Hello Spring Breakers!
Let's celebrate our stories and our scripts. Today we will have some fun bringing your words, characters, and dialogue to life. Be supportive. Encourage one another. Feel free to share other works as well. Today belongs to you. Be cool.
1. SWT
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - Scripts
* We will be participating in April 30/30 and getting ready for our Spring Slam. Start to think about your teams - you will work in groups of four.
EC
* Sante Event TMRW - Ask for Info
* LE on TUES
* Sock Drive - 1% for each pair you bring. 4 pairs max.
Prompts
1. Spring Break
2. 11 weeks
3. The thing about June 11th is...
4. Bad habits..
5. My favorite classmate...
Friday, March 22, 2019
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Scripts - Last Day to Write
Hello Scriptwriters!
Work to complete your script. Focus on:format, characters, dialogue (is it believable? ping pong?, techniques (2 talking at same time, OS, VO), help each other to "complete" the scene/task. What is the purpose of your writing? So what? Why should anyone care?
1. Writing Time - Editing/Revising - Follow checklist above
2. Script to Screen - Follow examples. There is a flow and movement.
* Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYG0GGvErE
* Inside Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1d0MgzKAK8
HW
1. Final Scripts DUE TMRW.
* See Rubric
2. Authors Chair/Cipher
EC
* Sock Drive - 1% for each pair you bring. 4 pairs max.
Work to complete your script. Focus on:format, characters, dialogue (is it believable? ping pong?, techniques (2 talking at same time, OS, VO), help each other to "complete" the scene/task. What is the purpose of your writing? So what? Why should anyone care?
1. Writing Time - Editing/Revising - Follow checklist above
2. Script to Screen - Follow examples. There is a flow and movement.
* Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYG0GGvErE
* Inside Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1d0MgzKAK8
HW
1. Final Scripts DUE TMRW.
* See Rubric
2. Authors Chair/Cipher
EC
* Sock Drive - 1% for each pair you bring. 4 pairs max.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
WRG - Scripts
Hello Scriptwriters!
Work in groups today. Discuss format, characters, dialogue (is it believable? ping pong?, techniques (2 talking at same time, OS, VO), help each other to "complete" the scene/task. What is the purpose of your writing? So what? Why should anyone care? Why would an actor want these lines? Go.
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. WRG - See today's welcome!
2. Good Will Hunting Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6BLzivJMWA
3. Pulp Fiction Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvzKJTqrbg
4. Up Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYG0GGvErE
5. Inside Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1d0MgzKAK8
HW
1. Final Scripts DUE on Friday
* See Rubric
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Sock Drive - 1% for each pair you bring. 5 pairs max.
Work in groups today. Discuss format, characters, dialogue (is it believable? ping pong?, techniques (2 talking at same time, OS, VO), help each other to "complete" the scene/task. What is the purpose of your writing? So what? Why should anyone care? Why would an actor want these lines? Go.
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. WRG - See today's welcome!
2. Good Will Hunting Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6BLzivJMWA
3. Pulp Fiction Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvzKJTqrbg
4. Up Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYG0GGvErE
5. Inside Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1d0MgzKAK8
HW
1. Final Scripts DUE on Friday
* See Rubric
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Sock Drive - 1% for each pair you bring. 5 pairs max.
Monday, March 18, 2019
Scripts - Writing Day #2
Hello Scriptwriters!
This is our week. We will be done with our official Screenwriting unit. We write, we edit, we present. We are working on format and fun. Follow the week. Meet deadlines. Be ready with a working (not necessarily final) product. Here is the plan:
Tuesday - Writing
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. Writing Time - Use your class time effectively
2. Good Will Hunting Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6BLzivJMWA
3. Pulp Fiction Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvzKJTqrbg
4. Individual Conferencing Time?
HW
1. WRG - Script 5-7 pages draft due TMRW
* Bring TWO copies w/specific questions
EC
* LE TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
This is our week. We will be done with our official Screenwriting unit. We write, we edit, we present. We are working on format and fun. Follow the week. Meet deadlines. Be ready with a working (not necessarily final) product. Here is the plan:
Tuesday - Writing
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. Writing Time - Use your class time effectively
2. Good Will Hunting Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6BLzivJMWA
3. Pulp Fiction Scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIvzKJTqrbg
4. Individual Conferencing Time?
HW
1. WRG - Script 5-7 pages draft due TMRW
* Bring TWO copies w/specific questions
EC
* LE TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Script Writing Time
Hello Scriptwriters!
This is our week. We will be done with our official Screenwriting unit. We write, we edit, we present. We are working on format and fun. Follow the week. Meet deadlines. Be ready with a working (not necessarily final) product. Here is the plan:
Monday/Tuesday - Writing
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. SWT - Write a (or two) from the weekend in Script format. Be sure to include all 5 necessary parts. Follow format. Use your handout.
2. The Writers Room - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9hxdxUhvT4
* SNL Writers Room - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2D
* Take a few notes - revisit on your own Jxo5XpFI
HW
1. Script 7-10 pages draft due Wednesday - Writing Response Group
* Bring TWO copies w/specific questions
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
This is our week. We will be done with our official Screenwriting unit. We write, we edit, we present. We are working on format and fun. Follow the week. Meet deadlines. Be ready with a working (not necessarily final) product. Here is the plan:
Monday/Tuesday - Writing
Wednesday - WRG/Editing
Thursday - ReWriting
Friday - Authors Chair Present.
* You will all present at a future AC if not this Friday. Film Folks?
1. SWT - Write a (or two) from the weekend in Script format. Be sure to include all 5 necessary parts. Follow format. Use your handout.
2. The Writers Room - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9hxdxUhvT4
* SNL Writers Room - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2D
* Take a few notes - revisit on your own Jxo5XpFI
HW
1. Script 7-10 pages draft due Wednesday - Writing Response Group
* Bring TWO copies w/specific questions
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Scripts Partner/Group Time
Hello Seniors!
Today we will work with our partners and in small groups to discuss our current drafts, formatting, other ideas, etc...Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate and brainnstorm. If you have errors - fix them. We have spent a lot of time of the Essentials of Screenplay Format - you need to be able to show you understand this genre.
1. Work Check
2. Partners/Groups
3. Share Scripts
4. Clips?
HW
1. Script 7-10 pages draft due Friday 3/22
Today we will work with our partners and in small groups to discuss our current drafts, formatting, other ideas, etc...Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate and brainnstorm. If you have errors - fix them. We have spent a lot of time of the Essentials of Screenplay Format - you need to be able to show you understand this genre.
1. Work Check
2. Partners/Groups
3. Share Scripts
4. Clips?
HW
1. Script 7-10 pages draft due Friday 3/22
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Screenplay - Day 3
Hello Scriptwriters!
You now know the parts of a script and proper formatting technique. You have had time to brainstorm and practice. You read from a script and actually held it in your hands...a first for some! So now we need to HEAR what good writing sounds like - what it LOOKS like when brought to life - off of the page. Remember - it ALL starts on the page.
1. SWT - What are you excited about, intimidated about with this unit?
* Be specific. Write a poem about it ; )
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting
* Mentor Texts - SNL Skits,
* Master of None - Thanksgiving Episode
* Take Notes - Do you see the writers intentions, style, can borrow, can you emulate and make it your own. Think birthdays, holidays, different ages where you realized new insights about life/yourself.
HW
1. Screenplay 2-5 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* See "Write An Adaption" - handout
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. Poetry Club TODAY
2. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Two characters sitting on the edge of a bridge
2. Someone is saying hello/goodbye at an airport
3. A scene in which you introduce a character in a memorable way
4. A scene involving a medicine cabinet
5. A scene that begins with the description: "Smoke stings his/her eyes."
You now know the parts of a script and proper formatting technique. You have had time to brainstorm and practice. You read from a script and actually held it in your hands...a first for some! So now we need to HEAR what good writing sounds like - what it LOOKS like when brought to life - off of the page. Remember - it ALL starts on the page.
1. SWT - What are you excited about, intimidated about with this unit?
* Be specific. Write a poem about it ; )
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting
* Mentor Texts - SNL Skits,
* Master of None - Thanksgiving Episode
* Take Notes - Do you see the writers intentions, style, can borrow, can you emulate and make it your own. Think birthdays, holidays, different ages where you realized new insights about life/yourself.
HW
1. Screenplay 2-5 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* See "Write An Adaption" - handout
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. Poetry Club TODAY
2. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Two characters sitting on the edge of a bridge
2. Someone is saying hello/goodbye at an airport
3. A scene in which you introduce a character in a memorable way
4. A scene involving a medicine cabinet
5. A scene that begins with the description: "Smoke stings his/her eyes."
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Screenplay - Day 2
Hello Scriptwriters!
Let's learn from the best. Today we will play with some texts that are already living. Maybe a quick glance at "Finding Nemo" or a scene from "Good Will Hunting" - maybe we need to see how award winning writer Aziz Ansari constructs an episode of "Master of None" - what about some sketch writing - let's check out some SNL skits.
1. SWT - See Below
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting
* Handout - Notes, Activities
* Mentor Texts -
* Screenplay Sign Ups - Brainstorm.
HW
1. Screenplay 2-5 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* See "Write An Adaption" - handout
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. LE TONIGHT
3. Poetry Club Tmrw
4. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Two characters sitting on the edge of a bridge
2. Someone is saying hello/goodbye at an airport
3. A scene in which you introduce a character in a memorable way
4. A scene involving a medicine cabinet
5. A scene that begins with the description: "Smoke stings his/her eyes."
Let's learn from the best. Today we will play with some texts that are already living. Maybe a quick glance at "Finding Nemo" or a scene from "Good Will Hunting" - maybe we need to see how award winning writer Aziz Ansari constructs an episode of "Master of None" - what about some sketch writing - let's check out some SNL skits.
1. SWT - See Below
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting
* Handout - Notes, Activities
* Mentor Texts -
* Screenplay Sign Ups - Brainstorm.
HW
1. Screenplay 2-5 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* See "Write An Adaption" - handout
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. LE TONIGHT
3. Poetry Club Tmrw
4. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Two characters sitting on the edge of a bridge
2. Someone is saying hello/goodbye at an airport
3. A scene in which you introduce a character in a memorable way
4. A scene involving a medicine cabinet
5. A scene that begins with the description: "Smoke stings his/her eyes."
Monday, March 11, 2019
Screenplay Introduction
Hello Scriptwriters!
Today we begin our foray into the world of screenwriting. We will play with this format for a few weeks. It is fun. It is different. It is very specific. You will get to work with classmates and you will get to perform your script as well. There is a lot of opportunity and we will play with a variety of mentor texts to give you ideas. Yay!
1. SWT - See Below
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting Intro
* Handout - Notes, Activities
* Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZszextv6yE
* Screenplays
HW
1. Screenplay Partner - Tues
2. Screenplay 2-3 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. SD Slam TONIGHT - Make up a zero? Go!
2. LE Tmrw
3. Poetry Club on WED
4. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Your favorite movie because of the writing. Go into detail.
2. Write a favorite scene you know by heart.
3. Write an original idea you have right now.
* Characters and Conflict. Have them talk. How would this look in screenplay format - take a guess!
Today we begin our foray into the world of screenwriting. We will play with this format for a few weeks. It is fun. It is different. It is very specific. You will get to work with classmates and you will get to perform your script as well. There is a lot of opportunity and we will play with a variety of mentor texts to give you ideas. Yay!
1. SWT - See Below
* Discussion
2. Screenwriting Intro
* Handout - Notes, Activities
* Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZszextv6yE
* Screenplays
HW
1. Screenplay Partner - Tues
2. Screenplay 2-3 Pages (Idea, Draft, Format) - Friday
* Written or Typed. (We will be using CELTX)
EC
1. SD Slam TONIGHT - Make up a zero? Go!
2. LE Tmrw
3. Poetry Club on WED
4. Rudy Francisco at Glassless Minds on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Your favorite movie because of the writing. Go into detail.
2. Write a favorite scene you know by heart.
3. Write an original idea you have right now.
* Characters and Conflict. Have them talk. How would this look in screenplay format - take a guess!
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
WRG - Ballads
Hello Songwriters and Balladeers!
Today we check in with our classmates to see how we are going about our Ballad writing. There are so many options with this genre. Who is using mentor text? Structure? Who is trying something different? What do you notice about rhyme schemes? Meter? You are writers so give each piece it's deserved attention and speak with the authority that you have because your are actively participating.
1. SWT - Write 2-3 additional verses or alternative verses for your Ballad?
2. WRG - Ballads
* Use PQW. Please take the time to really invest in the process. You will all benefit.
HW
1. Mentor/Guest/Writer on Thursday. Veronica May 2,3 and TJ Moss 6
2. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. Poetry Club WED
2. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
3. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
4. Rudy Francisco - Glassless Minds 3/14
Today we check in with our classmates to see how we are going about our Ballad writing. There are so many options with this genre. Who is using mentor text? Structure? Who is trying something different? What do you notice about rhyme schemes? Meter? You are writers so give each piece it's deserved attention and speak with the authority that you have because your are actively participating.
1. SWT - Write 2-3 additional verses or alternative verses for your Ballad?
2. WRG - Ballads
* Use PQW. Please take the time to really invest in the process. You will all benefit.
HW
1. Mentor/Guest/Writer on Thursday. Veronica May 2,3 and TJ Moss 6
2. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. Poetry Club WED
2. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
3. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
4. Rudy Francisco - Glassless Minds 3/14
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Writing Day - Ballads
Hello Songwriters and Balladeers!
This week we bridge story and screenplay with ballads. Play with the format - most of it should feel familiar already. We have done some of this writing when we have work-shopped with guests. Think quatrains, rhyme schemes, relateble premise, personification, juxtaposition. Have fun with this format.
1. SWT - Characters for Ballads
2. Work Check - Guest Reflection/Inspired
3. Ballads - Examples, Questions, Suggestions, Songs
* Writing Time
HW
1. Ballad - Draft Due TMRW for WRG - Copies and Q's
2. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. LE TONIGHT
2. Poetry Club TOMORROW
3. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
4. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
5. Weekend Poetry Workshop at Liberty Station - FREE. Ask for Info
Prompts:
1. Jenny and Blake
2. Greg and Jamie
3. Goodbye to You
4. Daisy and Joaquin
5. What you really meant was goodbye...
This week we bridge story and screenplay with ballads. Play with the format - most of it should feel familiar already. We have done some of this writing when we have work-shopped with guests. Think quatrains, rhyme schemes, relateble premise, personification, juxtaposition. Have fun with this format.
1. SWT - Characters for Ballads
2. Work Check - Guest Reflection/Inspired
3. Ballads - Examples, Questions, Suggestions, Songs
* Writing Time
HW
1. Ballad - Draft Due TMRW for WRG - Copies and Q's
2. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. LE TONIGHT
2. Poetry Club TOMORROW
3. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
4. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
5. Weekend Poetry Workshop at Liberty Station - FREE. Ask for Info
Prompts:
1. Jenny and Blake
2. Greg and Jamie
3. Goodbye to You
4. Daisy and Joaquin
5. What you really meant was goodbye...
Monday, March 4, 2019
Ballads - Story Songs!
Hello Songwriters and Balladeers!
This week we bridge story and screenplay with ballads. Play with the format - most of it should feel familiar already. We have done some of this writing when we have work-shopped with guests. Think quatrains, rhyme schemes, relateble premise, personification, juxtaposition. Have fun with this format.
1. SWT - Juxtapositions
2. RRG Groups - Mitty
3. Ballads - Handout
* Ideas, Mentor Texts
4. Writing Time
HW
1. Natasha/Sheila - Reflection/Inspired By - Due TUES
2. Ballad - Draft Due WED for WRG - Copies and Q's
3. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. LE Tuesday
2. Poetry Club WED
3. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
4. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
5. Weekend Poetry Workshop at Liberty Station - FREE. Ask for Info
Prompts:
1. Joy and Grief
2. Hot and Cold
3. Up and Down
4. Loud and Quiet
5. ?
This week we bridge story and screenplay with ballads. Play with the format - most of it should feel familiar already. We have done some of this writing when we have work-shopped with guests. Think quatrains, rhyme schemes, relateble premise, personification, juxtaposition. Have fun with this format.
1. SWT - Juxtapositions
2. RRG Groups - Mitty
3. Ballads - Handout
* Ideas, Mentor Texts
4. Writing Time
HW
1. Natasha/Sheila - Reflection/Inspired By - Due TUES
2. Ballad - Draft Due WED for WRG - Copies and Q's
3. Ballad - Final Draft Due FRI
EC - 6 Week Grades Close Friday 3/8
1. LE Tuesday
2. Poetry Club WED
3. Symposium Reflection - Due Friday
4. Slam - Next Mon 3/11
5. Weekend Poetry Workshop at Liberty Station - FREE. Ask for Info
Prompts:
1. Joy and Grief
2. Hot and Cold
3. Up and Down
4. Loud and Quiet
5. ?
Friday, March 1, 2019
Workday/Authors Chair
Hello Seniors!
Today we write. Today we share. Today we help one another be better. Happy Friday.
Work hard. Play hard. See you at the Symposium.
1. Guest Reflections - Natasha/Sheila
2. Writing Time
* Mitty
* Reflections/Inspired By
3. Authors Chair
4. Turn in Work
HW
1. Mitty - 15 paragraphs due Monday
2. Guest Reflections/Inspired By due Tuesday
EC
1. Symposium Reflection
2. Additional Guest Reflection
Prompts:
1. So into you...
2. It never rains in Southern California..
3. Everybody's got to go..
4. 13 more weeks
5. Now I see...
Today we write. Today we share. Today we help one another be better. Happy Friday.
Work hard. Play hard. See you at the Symposium.
1. Guest Reflections - Natasha/Sheila
2. Writing Time
* Mitty
* Reflections/Inspired By
3. Authors Chair
4. Turn in Work
HW
1. Mitty - 15 paragraphs due Monday
2. Guest Reflections/Inspired By due Tuesday
EC
1. Symposium Reflection
2. Additional Guest Reflection
Prompts:
1. So into you...
2. It never rains in Southern California..
3. Everybody's got to go..
4. 13 more weeks
5. Now I see...
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