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Twilight Zone The Bewitchin Pool https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174133?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C35%2C9e52540c-ae54-4bb2-a148-f408fe75704d-199576548%2C%2C Three Leather Jackets https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174119?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C17%2C9e52540c-ae54-4bb2-a148-f408fe75704d-199576548%2C%2C 6/5 Socratic Seminar Questions for the final: 1) What did you learn from "Iron Jawed Angels"? 2) What did you learn from "Selma"? 3) How might "The Family" be relevant today? 4) In all the war films that we watched, what stood out to your and why? 5) In "42", and "A League of Their Own" what messages were presented and how did they relate to the time period? 6) In "We Were Soldiers", "American Graffiti", and" Woodstock" what stood out to your about the 60s and why? 7) Is space Exploration right and or justified for the future? ( why or why not) 8) How is the Nixon era and today similar? 9) In what was did the Cold War effect society? 10) How might the political situation of today be similar or different than the Cold War? 6/4 Complete the C/R read on Nixon. 6/3 Continue watching All the President's Men" 5/23 Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrju2Daquss#action=share Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyB8NOMtMEM#action=share Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/burt_rutan_sees_the_future_of_space/discussion 5/22 C/R "11 Pros and Cons of Space Exploratioin' 5/20 Watching "The First Man" 5/17 Will the real martian please stand up? https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174066?trackId=14277281&tctx=0%2C0%2C85aac0fa-142b-42b4-8561-5bc7614effb1-14634378%2C%2C reflection https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174103?trackId=14277283&tctx=0%2C1%2Cdad6f91d-3a2b-488e-bb15-2fc61a823eea-15001751%2C%2C 5/16 Watch "No Survival" and reflect 5/13 Dr. Strange Love reflection due on Wednesday 5/22 5/10 Twilight Zone Friday The Shelter https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174070?trackId=14277283&tctx=0%2C2%2Cd0a12f27-8185-41e2-b297-130c0b38ff95-2 Hocus-Pocus and Frisby https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174097?trackId=14277283&tctx=0%2C29%2C7b35a472-6ae2-4262-a823-0a78c7a02ec2-202920637%2C%2C 5/9 C/Rs "The Cold War" and 'Surviving a Nuclear War" Due NLT Tuesday 5/21 1. Finished watching Fail Safe. 2. Watched the following clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLCF7vPanrY 5/2 Watching " A League of Their Own" 4/29 Watching "42" 4/24 1. Watching "Woodstock" 2. C/R "the 60s" 4/22 Watching "American Graffiti" 4/17 Watching "dear America Letters Home from Viet Nam" 4/15 Watching "We Were Soldiers" 4/5 Discussion about PTSD 4/3 Today we finished "Big Red One" and watched two Ted Talks on PTSD. Additionally I handed out a critical read on PTSD. The links to the videos and the related songs are below. Feel free to use the talks, song, and C/R in your reflection. Listen to both the songs on Youtube https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_junger_our_lonely_society_makes_it_hard_to_come_home_from_war/transcript?language=enhttps://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_junger_why_veterans_miss_war?language=e https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xxsZF_pqk0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFACrnTV58Y 4/1 Begin Big Red One 3/28 "Flags of Their Fathers" reflection - at some point try to reflect about the courage to go into battle in WWII in the Pacific. if you have time you might like the following to see another perspective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpWLhBPVFBk Due Sunday at 11:59 PM 3/22 Twilight Zone Season 2 Episode 2 "The Man in a Bottle" https://www.netflix.com/watch/70175803?trackId=200257859 1. Reflect on the ethical dilemma and moral. How could it relate today to you and your peers? 2nd TZ https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174088?trackId=200257859 2. Surprises? Describe ? Both reflections are due at the end of the period.Due at the end of the period. 3/21 View the Academic Video "The Great Depression". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtttXC9tFPU Feel free to take notes to add context to your write up for “Grapes of Wrath” 3/20 Finish viewing "Grapes of Wrath" discussion on the film. 3/19 Viewing "Grapes of Wrath" 3/18 1) Fly Boys reflection will be due to Turnitin on Thursday at Midnight. 2) Viewing "Grapes of Wrath" 3/15 Twilight Zone X 2 (only the first needs a reflection. Due on Monday. 3/14 Sorry I have been out! But alas I will be out tomorrow :-( The link for the Twilight Zone Episode is below: (Season 1, Episode 18) https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174033?trackId=200257859 What was the dilemma and or irony? What did you find interesting of fun about this episode? Pleas turn these end at the end of the period Friday. 3/12 Continue watching "Fly Boys" 3/11 Begin "Fly Boys" (Amazon Prime) -C/R on Immigration Due 3/8 Twilight Zone (Season One Episode 8 "Time enough at last"Twilight Zone https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174069?trackId=14170286&tctx=1%2C0%2C40afa215-db34-435d-9b72-772e2fbd7165-2237918
3/7 Critical Read on "Background on Emigration" Due on Friday. 3/5 We continued watching "My Family" 3/4 Video this week = “My Family” As we watch reflect on what being an immigrant from south of the border must be like. Is immigration from the south a problem? If so, why? If not, why not? “My Family” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYdawHjNlL8&t=50s 3/1 Twilight Zone Friday "Two" 1. As we watch this clip, record your thoughts: What do you think the the ethical dilemma was? What if anything surprised you? What did the episode say about life in the 60s? 2/28 Start on "Iron Jawed Angels" reflection . 2/27 Finish "Iron Jawed Angels" Discussion Questions for tomorrow: 1) Has the idea of Equality between the Sexes changed after the sighing of the 19th Amendment? How? If not why not. 2) How is your generation different in terms of equality between the sexes. 2/26 Continue "Iron Jawed Angels" 2/25 Make sure you have signed in and completed your response for "Selma" Due tonight at Midnight; We started "Iron Jawed Angels" today. 2/15 The Movie review template is as follows: The over arching question is " Have civil rights changed over time sense the 1960s? If so how and if not why not". For Mr. Blagg’s Film Class The reviews must be turned in to “TurnItIn.com” no later than the 12:00Pm Sunday after the movie that we watched. Movie Review Template Note: DON’T FORGET that movie titles are written within “quotation marks!” HEADLINE: Include the title of the movie (try to use a pun!) PARAGRAPH #1: Introduce the movie by stating that you’ve just seen this movie and would like to give an opinion about it. Mention a couple of details that might help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about. PARAGRAPH #2: Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did it take place? Who are the main characters? What is the story about? Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends! PARAGRAPH #3: Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t. PARAGRAPH #4: Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like. Be sure to include specific details and scenes. PARAGRAPH #5: What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/ moral)? What do you think others will learn from it? PARAGRAPH #6: What group of people would like this movie? Who would you recommend it to? Who would you not recommend it to? What’s the MPAA rating of the movie (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc…)? What is your final word on the film: Is it good or bad? RATING SYSTEM: Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (*** out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original… just don’t use “thumbs up” or “thumbs down. 2/7 Continued watching "Selma" Register for TurnItIn 2/6 Watching "Selma" Register for TurnItIn 2/1 Friday Twilight Zone - the Masks https://www.netflix.com/watch/70174125?trackId=200257859 1. As we watch this clip, record your thoughts: What do you think the the ethical dilemma was? 2. Do think that it could apply to today? Your generation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V12tRrJ3Is Monday 1/7/19 Hip Hop Friday 1/4/19 Hip Hop Thursday 1/3/19 Hip Hop Wednesday 1/2/19 Hip Hop Wednesday 12/19/18 80s & New Wave Tuesday 12/18/18 80s & New Wave Monday 12/17/18 Started 80s & New Wave Friday 12/14/18 Punk with Mr. King Gave take home test Thursday 12/13/18 Finished Woodstock, talked about events from Wednesday Wednesday 12/12/18 Homework: Read Punk Readings from Mr. King Daily Activities: Woodstock Woodstock impact readings Tuesday 12/11/18 Daily Activities: Woodstock Tuesday 12/4/18-Monday 12/10/18 Daily Activities: Genre Presentations Homework: Impact of Woodstock Reading
Monday 12/3/18 Daily Activities: Work on 60s/70s Genre Presentations Friday 11/30/18 Daily Activities: Work on 60s/70s Genre Presentations Thursday 11/29/18 Daily Activities: Work on 60s/70s Genre Presentations Wednesday 11/28/18 Daily Activities: Work on 60s/70s Genre Presentations Tuesday 11/27/18 Homework: Work on 60s/70s Genre Presentations Daily Activities: Finished 1960s progression of music Started on 1960s/70s Genre Presentations Journal Entry: Monday 11/26/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Finished Beatles debates Started 1960s culture and music Journal Entry: What was the best part about Thanksgiving? Wednesday 11/21/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Beatles Madness debates Journal: None Tuesday 11/20/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Beatles Madness debates Journal: None Monday 11/19/18 Homework: Work on Beatles Madness (see PP on right for assignment)
Daily Work: Work time on Beatles Madness Journal Entry: None Friday 11/16/18 Homework: Work on Beatles Madness (see PP on right for assignment) Daily Work: Finished documentary, had work time on Beatles Journal Entry: None Thursday 11/15/18 Homework: Work on Beatles Madness (see PP on right for assignment) Daily Activities: Beatles documentary Journal Entry: None Wednesday 11/14/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Beatles documentary Journal: None Tuesday 11/13/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Unit 2 assessment Journal Entry: None Friday 11/9/18 Homework: Study for test Daily Activities: Start Beatles Research (Due Wednesday at the beginning of class) Journal Entry: none Thursday 11/8/18 Homework: Study for test Daily Activities: Discuss the day the music died, discuss Johnny Cash Journal Entry: Wednesday 11/7/18 Homework: Finish Johnny Cash Research
Daily Activities: Johnny Cash research (see PP on right side of page) Journal Entry: None Tuesday 11/6/18 Homework: Finish Day the Music Died research
Daily Activities: Day the Music Died research (see PP on right side of page) Journal Entry: None Monday 11/5/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Finish Buddy Holly, started "the day the music died" research Journal EntryDid you see the new movie about Freddie Mercury (Bohemian Rhapsody), if so how was it? What is the best song to be released since the start of the school year? Friday 11/2/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Start Buddy Holly Journal Entry: What is the most interesting fact you learned about Buddy Holly? Thursday 11/1/18 Homework: Artist research Do contextual research on Buddy Holly Due 11/2/18 Daily Activities: Finished horror movie music - back into Rock n Roll history Journal Entry: What two artists do you want to learn about by the end of this unit Wednesday 10/31/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Horror movie music Journal Entry: What is your favorite scary movie? Tuesday 10/30/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Deeper look at Elvis Conspiracy Theories Drugs 1 Drugs 2 Elvis & Nixon Elvis Relationships Elvis - The Vegas Years Journal Entry: What is the most interesting thing you learned about Elvis? Monday 10/29/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Elvis Research
Journal Entry: None Friday 10/26/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Rock n Roll - Bill Haley Journal Entry: So how do we pick which song is the first rock song? Thursday 10/25/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Rock n Roll Journal Entry:
Homework: None Daily Activities: Rock n Roll Journal Entry: What was happening in the US during the 1950s from a political, social perspective? Tuesday 10/23/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Finished Oceans 11 Journal Entry: Define Rock 'n' Roll Music Monday 10/22/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Oceans 11 Journal Entry: None Friday 10/19/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Started Oceans 11 Journal Entry: None Thursday 10/18/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Crooner project presentations Journal Entry: None Wednesday 10/17/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Crooner project presentations Journal Entry: None Tuesday 10/16/18 Homework: Work on Crooner project Daily Activities: Crooner project work time Journal Entry: None Monday 10/15/18 Homework: Work on Crooner project Daily Activities: Finished Sinatra documentary Did the drawing for the Crooner project Discussed the importance of Frank Journal Entry: Based on the documentary and the reading you had from last week, what is the significance of Frank Sinatra? Friday 10/12/18 Homework: None Daily Activities: Started Sinatra documentary Journal Entry: None Thursday 10/11/18 Homework: Daily Activities: Finish context on late 40s/early 50s non rock pop Start Frank Sinatra Journal Entry: Wednesday 10/10/18 Homework: Finish HW from Tuesday Daily Activities: No class - PSAT day Journal Entry: None Tuesday 10/9/18 Homework: Read and take notes on Rise of the Big Singers
Daily Activities: Intro new unit Start talking about late 40s/early 50s pop My Blue Heaven Journal Entry: When you think of the 1950s what type of music do you (or musicians) do you think of? Unit 1: 20th Century Beginnings
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Homework: None Activities: Unit 1 test Journal: None Thursday 10/4/18 Homework: Study for test Activities: Watched part one of The History of Rock 'N' Roll Journal: None Wednesday 10/3/18 Homework: Study for test Daily Activities: Blues Project gallery walk & test prep time Journal Entry: None Tuesday 10/2/18 Homework: Study for test Activities: Blues Socratic Seminar Journal: None Monday 10/1/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Friday 9/28/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Thursday 9/27/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Wednesday 9/26/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Tuesday 9/25/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Monday 9/24/18 Homework: Blues Project Activities: work time on Blues project Journal: None Friday 9/21/18 Homework: Critically read - The Use of Drugs by Jazz Musicians Complete the song analysis on this PP
Activities: Jazz Journal: None Thursday 9/20/18 Curriculum Night Homework: Activities: Jazz Journal: Song analysis – In a Sentimental Mood
Wednesday 9/19/18 Homework: None Activities: Jazz Journal: Song analysis –
Tuesday 9/18/18 Homework: Critically read Swing Music and American Culture Due Wednesday 9/19/18 Activities: Started Jazz Journal: Read the article on my website titled The Advent of the two phones and the radio
Monday 9/17/18 Homework: Critically read Electric Shock Birth of Jazz Due Tuesday 9/18/18 Activities: 19th Century Music 19th Century Religious Songs Journal: Analyze the song Alexander’s Ragtime Band
Friday 9/14/18 Homework: None Activities: Discussed Minstrels Journal: What is the weirdest song you have ever heard (excluding I am the Walrus) and why was it weird? Thursday 9/13/18 Homework: None Activities: Minstrels Journal: When you think of music from the 19th century (and early 20th century) what style of music do you think of? Wednesday 9/12/18 Homework: None Activities: Started 19th Century Music Journal: How important is context when considering historical analysis? Tuesday 9/11/18 Homework: Critically read Streams of Music Streams of music pdf Due Wednesday 9/12/18 Activities: Finished up practicing how to analyze music. Journal: Does reading the lyrics to a song change your opinion of that song? Monday 9/10/18 Homework: None Activities: Finished talking about Myers answers to the Socratic seminar Started to practice analyzing music Journal: What is the best way to analyze a song? Friday 9/7/18 Project Spartan! Homework: None Activities: Talked about Myers' answers to the Socratic Seminar Journal: None Thursday 9/6/18 Picture day! Homework: Top Ten Due Monday 9/10/18 Activities: Socratic Seminar Journal: None Wednesday 9/5/18 Homework: Read and get the syllabus signed Get the Lyrical Permission Slip Signed (or talk to me about it)
Socratic Seminar Prep questions
Activities: Introductions Journal: •Why did you take this class? •What are you expectations for this class? |
Important Links
Syllabus 18/19 School Year Calendar turnitin.com Purdue Owl Lyrical Permission Slip Writing Resources Presentation Rubric Final Project NPR 100s List Artist Contextual Research Guide Unit 2 - 40s/50s Pop & Rock PP
Unit Intro & Crooners 1950s Rock n Roll Beatles Madness Assignment Beatles Madness Bracket |