Lit. and the Arts
F: 12/17
W: 12/15
M: 12/13
1.Mental Drill#30: Answer one of the two discussion topics
HW:
TH:12/09
ii.Grammatically correct and easy to read
ii.Grammatically correct and easy to read
F:12/03
1. Mental Drill#27: Art is usually characterized into periods. Contemporary (up to Today) Art is characterized by having no distinct feature. Research this art period and find the following:
3. Finish Holiday Décor
W:12/01
M:11/29
1.Mental Drill#25: Art is usually characterized into periods. Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art are characterized by exploring art in its purest form. Research this art period and find the following:
HW:
M: 11/22
HW:
TH: 11/18
F:11/5
1.Mental Drill #20: Art is usually characterized into periods. Fauvism and Expressionism is characterized by intense color and bold brushwork. Research this art period and find the following:
3. Activity: Movie Comparison – Historical – Animated- Action
W:11/3
M: 11/1
M: 10/25
TH 10/21
T 10/19
1.Mental Drill#17: Art is usually characterized into periods. Impressionism is recognized as the first modern movement in art. Research this art period and find the following:
F 10/15
1.Mental Drill#16: Art is usually characterized into periods. Realism is recognized as the first modern movement in art. Research this art period and find the following:
3. Open Mic Friday
HW:
W 10/13
M 10/11
1.Mental Drill #15: Art is usually characterized into periods. Romanticism, with its emphasis on the imagination and emotion, gained momentum as an artistic movement in France and Britain. Research this art period and find the following:
3. Continue presentations from Teaching Tuesday: Magical Realism
4. Door Decoration Contest
HW:
TH 10/07
1.Mental Drill#14: Art is usually characterized into periods. Neoclassical Art is a Western cultural movement. Research this art period and find the following:
Within a work of magical realism, the world is still grounded in the real world, but fantastical elements are considered normal in this world. Like fairy tales, magical realism novels and short stories blur the line between fantasy and reality. Works of magical Realism usually include the following:
T 10/05
1.Mental Drill #13: Art is usually characterized into periods. Baroque art is known for being complex and contradictory. Research this art period and find the following:
HW:
F 10/01
1. Mental Drill #11-12: Finish the Dancing with the Stars/Voice Episode and complete the questions for a grade
A. What was the most memorable dance/performance for you—in a GOOD way...
3 – Aesthetics – Describe the following aesthetic elements of the production, and discuss your opinion of them:
1. Did the judges mention the steps/beats?
2. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the performance?
3. Why do you think your dancers/performances earned the scores they earned? Did you agree with the scores?
4. Can you imagine learning this dance/performance? How would you do after a week of rehearsals? Explain why you think this.
5. What was one other dance/performances you liked as much, or almost as much as this one? Explain.
B – Review and think about the scoring: Do you feel the judges are consistent?
Bad dances/performances get low scores; good ones get high scores, and mediocre ones get average scores?
Are there any dancers/artists who received higher or lower scores than you may have given based on the scores that others received?
2. Open Mic Friday – Presentations
HW:
W 9/29
3 – Aesthetics – Describe the following aesthetic elements of the production, and discuss your opinion of them:
B – Review and think about the scoring: Do you feel the judges are consistent?
Bad dances/performances get low scores; good ones get high scores, and mediocre ones get average scores?
Are there any dancers/artists who received higher or lower scores than you may have given based on the scores that others received?
M 9/27
TH 9/23
ii.Characteristics of the time period
iii.Influential work/works that define the period
iv.Main contributors/famous artists
2. Activity: Magical Realism and Art
ii.What is post-expressionism and how does it relate to Magical Realism?
ii.Melquiades
HW:
1. Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due NEXT CLASS
T 9/21
1.Mental Drill #8: Ancient and Medieval– Art Period
a.Art is usually characterized into periods. Pre-historic art begins the timeline, followed by Ancient and Medieval Art. Research this art period and find the following:
i.Dates or time frame
ii.Characteristics of the time period
iii.Influential work/works that define the period
iv.Main contributors/famous artists
2. Activity: Art Evolution Through Time and Forms-Project
ii.Power Point Completed
iii.Quiz Creation
HW:
F 9/17 (TH Teacher Planning Day)
a. Continue working on project- Today’s target:
T 9/14
ii.Explanation of how each theme is developed
iii.Selection of the 3 forms of art that will be linked to project
HW:
1.Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due 9/27
F 9/10
1. Mental Drill #5: Finish and turn in “Dangerous Minds” articles
2. Activity: Art and Transformation Reflection Piece: Taking in all we have learned these weeks from each and every one of the pieces of art covered (Psalm 23, Johnson’s Painting, Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise, Gangsta’s Paradise video, Weird Al’ Yakovich’s Amish Paradise, Dangerous Minds -movie-, LouAnne Johnson’s My Posse Don’t Do Homework), respond in a 500-750 word essay the following questions.
a. Make sure you include:
i. Evidence from at least 5 of the art pieces covered and at least 1 of the articles read (there were 5 altogether).
ii. Correct grammar and formatting (MLA)
iii. 500-750 words
iv. a visual representation to aid your response (chart, picture, clip art, etc.)
v. How and why does art, through time and cultures (history), transform itself and inspire?
3. Open Mic Fridays- take a few minutes to practice/rehearse your chosen piece
a. Watch video: Lyiscott’s 3 Ways to Speak English
https://www.ted.com/talks/jamila_lyiscott_3_ways_to_speak_english?language=en
b. Presentations- While volunteer performers present, students fill out Glow/Grow review
HW:
1. Finish Art and Transformation Reflection Piece DUE 9/14
2. Prepare piece to share on Open Mic Friday
W 9/8
TH/F 9/2-9/3
1. Mental Drill # 3:
a. Research the lyrics to Wonder’s Pastime Paradise.
i.How is the message in Stevie Wonder’s hit in the 70’s different from that of Coolio’s in the 90’s?
ii.What from the musical aspect aids both songs in presenting such diverse themes?
iii.What has learning about these two songs, taught you about art transformation, cycling of art and generational connections when presenting important themes? How can we see the same lessons presented in written art (think short stories, novels, poems that recondition themselves through time)?
b. Reflect on the articles you read for HW:
i.What came first, the movie or the song by Coolio?
ii.How and why was Stevie Wonder’s inclusion important? Why did Coolio have to revise the song?
iii.What have you learned these last few days about art, that you never knew, contemplated and/or realized before?
2. Parody as a result of art--
a. Watch the original video of Gangsta’s Paradise.
i.What makes it captivating or bland?
b. Watch Weird Al Yankovic’s spoof “Amish Paradise”
i.What does this show about the evolution and “piggy backing” of different forma of art and creation?
ii.Did Coolio approve of this? `
3. Movie – Dangerous minds
a. Research the trailer of the movie. What is the premise of the movie?
b. Research what came first, the song or the movie?
4. Movie- Watch the movie keeping the following in mind
T/W 8/31-9/1
1.Mental Drill #2: BACK TO SCHOOL PLAYLIST. Choose three songs to create a playlist that contains the following
1 - “That made me Happy” Song
2 - “That was a Bummer” Song
3 - “That was Unexpected!” Song
Explain why each song was chosen and how the beat, lyrics, tempo, musicality, rhythm and/or structure reflect the feelings going into this school year
2. Painting- Reflect on the article on the NY Times article about the painting. https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/painting-freedom/
F/M 8/27-8/28
1. Mental Drill #1: LAST SCHOOL YEAR PLAYLIST: Choose three songs to create a playlist through which you discuss your Last School year experience. Explain why each song was chosen and how the beat, lyrics, tempo, musicality, rhythm and/or structure reflect your mood/feelings/experiences of last school year
2. Lesson: How does literature become music and in turn become cinema?
a. Discuss by brainstorming what literature has inspired music. Research
i. Why do you think certain written pieces inspire musical creations?
b. Brainstorm songs inspired by music that have become soundtracks for a movie or have been a reflection of cinema
i. Find 3 concepts that may represent why some written pieces become songs/movies/musicals, and others don’t.
3. Orientation 10-12th grade
4. Activity: Read Psalm- 23. What is this Psalm about? Why is it so popular?
a. Research the origin: Who wrote it? When was it written? What was it in reference to?
b. Divide the Psalm into stanzas – What is the main claim/theme from each stanza
c. Display Art – “The Lord id my Shepherd”
d. Discuss how does the painting portray the Psalms’ meaning? What new interpretation/insight does it give?
HW:
1. Print out the lyrics to Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio. Bring them to class. You can find a copy of the lyrics on the Class Website under docs. This doc. Will also have information on the art piece we discussed. I suggest you read the ariticle linked to it.
2. Complete the Syllabus Doodle that will be graded.--DUE NEXT CLASS
3. Reflect on the “transformation” of written art, to visual art, to performing art.
W/TH 8/25-8/26
3. Website and Syllabus
1. review how to access website and navigate it
2. Review Syllabus and complete Syllabus Doodle activity
4. Activity: Birthday Name Tag
HW:
M/T 08/23-08/24
1.Welcome and First day procedures.
2.Class Introductions: Name, previous English Teacher, lesson learned
3. Begin reviewing 1st Day Class PP with overview of expectations and introductions.
HW:
- Mental Drill #30: Complete reflection on DWTS finale. Answer one of the following prompts:
- Judging by the results of the 4 finalist dances, how accurate and realistic is the scoring and evaluation of the dances? Which couple should have gotten a lower score? What do you think prompts these judges to score so off?
- Ballroom/professional dancing is a calculated art. Music and dancing, however, is more about letting the rhythm move you. From watching the 4 finalists, discuss how it is evident the beat and rhythm often times do not follow the steps perform and yet, this is praised by the judges. Why? Is it harder to dance like this? Which one is more entertaining to watch? To dance?
- Activity: Finish watching Nightmare Before Christmas
- Work on project parts 1 and 2. Final project due Jan 14th
- Complete DWTS reflection (prompt on Teams under General Posts)
W: 12/15
- Activity: Work on outline and sketch portion of Picture Book
- Activity: Begin watching Nightmare Before Christmas to make connection with dance show
- Work on project parts 1 and 2. Final project due Jan 14th
- Complete DWTS reflection (prompt on Teams under General Posts)
M: 12/13
1.Mental Drill#30: Answer one of the two discussion topics
- Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?
- A real Christmas tree or an artificial tree?
- Discuss Mental Drill
- Picture Book Project
- Discuss guidelines and deadlines
HW:
- Work on project parts 1 and 2 due Jan 14th
TH:12/09
- Mental Drill #29 – Review Art Period PP
- Activity: Read and analyze Hot or Cold Short story https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/12/22/hot-or-cold
- What was the story really about?
- Paraphrase the story into 8-10 key phrases. Make sure the phrases are:
ii.Grammatically correct and easy to read
- Finalize Holiday Décor
- Mental Drill#28: Review Art Period Notes for upcoming quiz
- Complete questions and discuss: What is the moral/theme or subject of this story?
- Paraphrase the story into 8-10 key phrases. Make sure the phrases are:
ii.Grammatically correct and easy to read
- Finish Holiday Decorations
- Study Art Periods
F:12/03
1. Mental Drill#27: Art is usually characterized into periods. Contemporary (up to Today) Art is characterized by having no distinct feature. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
3. Finish Holiday Décor
W:12/01
- Mental Drill#26: Art is usually characterized into periods. Postmodernism and Deconstructivism are characterized by a reaction to previous movements and exploring art in its purest form. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Activity: Waltz Wednesday- Watch Dancing with the Stars finale- take notes od dance styles, scores and performances
- Review Art Periods for Quiz coming soon
- Bring supplies to complete decorations next class
M:11/29
1.Mental Drill#25: Art is usually characterized into periods. Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art are characterized by exploring art in its purest form. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Makeup Monday- Work on any outstanding assignments/projects. No late assignments will be accepted after this class.
- Christmas Décor: Create a classroom decoration as a group or individually.
HW:
- Review Art Periods for Quiz coming soon
- Bring supplies to complete decorations
M: 11/22
- Mental Drill#24: Write a visual Thank You Note in the style of Snider.
- Thanksgiving Painting Reflection: Look at the painting on the screen by Norman Rockwell. Jot down what you notice. How are the people distributed? What is on the table? Who/What is the main focus of the painting? What does the painting represent? How did Rockwell use art to depict an important part of the US cultural makeup?
- Look at the reimagined paintings that emulate Rockwell’s idea. What do you notice? What elements are kept intact? Which change?
- Activity: Cooking Art Contestà Desserts
HW:
- Make sure you finish all assignments pending
- Have a wonderful 3 day break!!
TH: 11/18
- Mental Drill #23: Write a Thank You note to a teacher who has made a difference in your life. Use the leaf template provided (on Teams). Make sure there are no grammatical errors. Once you are done with it, have a classmate proofread it. Then email it or print it to give to your teacher
- Activity: Finish washing The New World and write a 500 words reflection about the following
- The story of our nation’s beginning sis both questionable and powerful. It is a dichotomy of the myth and the real, the vantage point of the native and the colonizer and the stories and experiences of the religious and the secular. Through the reading of the articles about Pocahontas (under Class Material, under Files on Teams), the Poem by Thackery and both Disney’s Pocahontas and The New World, write a response that explains how art (in the visual form – films) allows us to pass down, tell, reflect and be inspired by a history that is both unknown and full of truth. Make sure you include textual evidence from at least ONE written source (poem, articles) and BOTH Movies. BE SPECIFIC!! And make sure you discuss the films as words of ART. (2 GRADES)
- Pie Baking Contest Guideline s
- Finish reflection: The story of our nation’s beginning sis both questionable and powerful. It is a dichotomy of the myth and the real, the vantage point of the native and the colonizer and the stories and experiences of the religious and the secular. Through the reading of the articles about Pocahontas (under Class Material, under Files on Teams), the Poem by Thackery and both Disney’s Pocahontas and The New World, write a response that explains how art (in the visual form – films) allows us to pass down, tell, reflect and be inspired by a history that is both unknown and full of truth. Make sure you include textual evidence from at least ONE written source (poem, articles) and BOTH Movies. BE SPECIFIC!! And make sure you discuss the films as words of ART. (2 GRADES)
- Pie/Dessert cooking contest - DUE MONDAY
- Mental Drill#22: Art is usually characterized into periods. Dada and Surrealism are characterized by exploring the unconscious. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Activity: Discuss how Pocahontas has become more of a myth than a historical figure.
- Activity: Begin watching “New World”
- Reflect on the film- New World- What aspects of Pocahontas’ story are being depicted?
F:11/5
1.Mental Drill #20: Art is usually characterized into periods. Fauvism and Expressionism is characterized by intense color and bold brushwork. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Pocahontas: Facts vs. Myth articles
- What determines what a society sees as truth/fiction?
- How can art be influenced by history and perspective?
- Evaluate the art pieces that reflect “Pocahontas” .
3. Activity: Movie Comparison – Historical – Animated- Action
- Begin watching Disney’s Pocahontas
- Reflection on Like Water for Chocolate excerpt and movie due NEXT CLASS at the beginning of period. Please print out reflection if it was typed.
W:11/3
- Quiz on Art Periods
- Waltz Wednesday:
- Complete Survey for Dance Style
- Review Basic Steps of Dance style
- Practice and learn about the music and rhythm
- Complete the reflection on Like Water for Chocolate: In a short response (about 500 words), reflect on how successful/ or not, was the rendition of Magical Realism in the movie.
M: 11/1
- Mental Drill#19: Review PP Notes for Art Period Quiz (2 grades)
- Magical Realism: Read excerpt from Esquivel’s “Like Water for Chocolate”
- What aspects of this piece made it a staple of Magical Realism?
- How is it similar/different from the first chapter of Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude?
- Differences and similarities
- How did the producers bring the magical realism to life, without fictionalizing the storyline to the point of making it lose the essence of realism?
- Study for Art Period Quiz
- Think of one of the following dance forms. Which one would you like to learn some basic steps for? Salsa, Samba, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Waltz. Answer the survey https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j_Z4Rc2G-UqzF5Pjgmyg9Ychde4o0_5IhKVtlifzndpUOFVPTUpMN1dXSzAySVhMSTBVT0NLQk4xWi4u
- Try wearing comfortable bottoms next class so we can “practice” some dance steps on Waltz Wednesday
M: 10/25
- Mental Drill #19: Take notes on the Art Period PP up to Post Impressionism
- Discuss what marked each period.
- Complete Live Performance Evaluations for the Quarter
- Plan/Work on Open Mic Presentations
- Plan Open Mic Presentation for next class
- Review notes on Art Periods PP
TH 10/21
- Mental Drill#18: Art is usually characterized into periods. Post-Impressionism is recognized as the first modern movement in art. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Activity: Watch Miami City Ballet’s- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Complete the Live Performance Evaluation assignment on Teams
- Finish watching the Ballet and Complete the Live Performance Evaluation.
T 10/19
1.Mental Drill#17: Art is usually characterized into periods. Impressionism is recognized as the first modern movement in art. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Finish presentations for Magical Realism
- Tinker Tuesday: Identifying Paintings- Art Periods
- On the fillable PDF provided, study the paintings provided
- Using your Mental Drill notes, try to guess from what time period/era is each painting and give 3 reasons why you believe it belongs to that time
- Lastly, Explain which of the time periods is more intriguing to you and which painting caught your attention the most
- Finish Identifying Paintings- Art Periods -- DUE NEXT CLASS
- Bring donations for United Way (1st period) and Ballet performance
F 10/15
1.Mental Drill#16: Art is usually characterized into periods. Realism is recognized as the first modern movement in art. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
3. Open Mic Friday
HW:
- Review Magical Realism and Art Time Periods—Quiz in near future
W 10/13
- PSAT EXAM
M 10/11
1.Mental Drill #15: Art is usually characterized into periods. Romanticism, with its emphasis on the imagination and emotion, gained momentum as an artistic movement in France and Britain. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
3. Continue presentations from Teaching Tuesday: Magical Realism
4. Door Decoration Contest
HW:
- 1st period, work on flags for door contest
- Review Magical Realism and Art Time Periods—Quiz coming soon
TH 10/07
1.Mental Drill#14: Art is usually characterized into periods. Neoclassical Art is a Western cultural movement. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
Within a work of magical realism, the world is still grounded in the real world, but fantastical elements are considered normal in this world. Like fairy tales, magical realism novels and short stories blur the line between fantasy and reality. Works of magical Realism usually include the following:
- Realistic setting: take place in a setting in this world that’s familiar to the reader.
- Magical elements: From talking objects to dead characters to telepathy, every magical realism story has fantastical elements that do not occur in our world. However, they’re presented as normal within the novel.
- Limited information: Magical realism authors deliberately leave the magic in their stories unexplained in order to normalize it.
- Critique: Authors often use magical realism to offer an implicit critique of society, most notably politics and the elite.
- Unique plot structure: Magical realism does not follow a typical narrative arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end like other literary genres. This makes for a more intense reading experience, as the reader does not know when the plot will advance or when the conflict will take place.
- State the author and piece where it comes from
- Examine the excerpt and analyze what aspect of it makes it Magical Realism
- Find an example of it in another form of art (painting, song, dance, sculpture, etc.)
- Share with the class
- Finish Drawing/Sketch of Macondo
- Brainstorm – model for Hispanic Heritage Door Contest
- Finish Teaching Thursday: Magical Realism presentation
- Review Mental Drills on art time periods.
T 10/05
1.Mental Drill #13: Art is usually characterized into periods. Baroque art is known for being complex and contradictory. Research this art period and find the following:
- Dates or time frame
- Characteristics of the time period
- Influential work/works that define the period
- Main contributors/famous artists
- Turn in Dancing with the Stars review
- Read silently
- Discuss what aspects of the chapter deal with magical realism
HW:
- Review Chp. 1 of One Hundred Years of Solitude to finish Drawing/Sketch
F 10/01
1. Mental Drill #11-12: Finish the Dancing with the Stars/Voice Episode and complete the questions for a grade
A. What was the most memorable dance/performance for you—in a GOOD way...
- Who are the dancers/performers? Give the name of the professional dancer, and the name and occupation of the “star.” Does he/she dance as part of his or her occupation?
3 – Aesthetics – Describe the following aesthetic elements of the production, and discuss your opinion of them:
- Lighting
- Costumes
- Music
1. Did the judges mention the steps/beats?
2. What were the strengths and weaknesses of the performance?
3. Why do you think your dancers/performances earned the scores they earned? Did you agree with the scores?
4. Can you imagine learning this dance/performance? How would you do after a week of rehearsals? Explain why you think this.
5. What was one other dance/performances you liked as much, or almost as much as this one? Explain.
B – Review and think about the scoring: Do you feel the judges are consistent?
Bad dances/performances get low scores; good ones get high scores, and mediocre ones get average scores?
Are there any dancers/artists who received higher or lower scores than you may have given based on the scores that others received?
2. Open Mic Friday – Presentations
HW:
- Finish Mental Drill #12 – Waltz Wednesday Reflection - DUE NEXT CLASS
W 9/29
- Mental Drill #11: Dancing with the Stars or The Voice. On this Waltz Wednesday…we are going to discuss the following
- What was the most memorable dance/performance for you—in a GOOD way...
- Who are the dancers/performers? Give the name of the professional dancer, and the name and occupation of the “star.” Does he/she dance as part of his or her occupation?
3 – Aesthetics – Describe the following aesthetic elements of the production, and discuss your opinion of them:
- Lighting
- Costumes
- Music
- Did the judges mention the steps/beats?
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of the performance?
- Why do you think your dancers/performances earned the scores they earned? Did you agree with the scores?
- Can you imagine learning this dance/performance? How would you do after a week of rehearsals? Explain why you think this.
- What was one other dance/performances you liked as much, or almost as much as this one? Explain.
B – Review and think about the scoring: Do you feel the judges are consistent?
Bad dances/performances get low scores; good ones get high scores, and mediocre ones get average scores?
Are there any dancers/artists who received higher or lower scores than you may have given based on the scores that others received?
- Art Evolution/Transformation Presentations -continue
- Watch or continue watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars or The Voice –
- Finish Mental Drill#11 and Be ready to discuss next kind.
M 9/27
- Mental Drill #10: Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest – and Live Arts Performance Channel (On Teams)
- Show guidelines and participation
- Art Evolution/Transformation Presentations
- Watch an episode of Dancing with the Stars or The Voice – Be ready to discus next class.
TH 9/23
- Mental Drill#9: Renaissance Period
- Art is usually characterized into periods. Renaissance art is known for the great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. Research this art period and find the following:
ii.Characteristics of the time period
iii.Influential work/works that define the period
iv.Main contributors/famous artists
2. Activity: Magical Realism and Art
- Research: Who is Franz Roh and what is Magical Realism?
ii.What is post-expressionism and how does it relate to Magical Realism?
- Discuss findings and individual responses
- Discuss Magical Realism in the description of
ii.Melquiades
HW:
1. Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due NEXT CLASS
T 9/21
1.Mental Drill #8: Ancient and Medieval– Art Period
a.Art is usually characterized into periods. Pre-historic art begins the timeline, followed by Ancient and Medieval Art. Research this art period and find the following:
i.Dates or time frame
ii.Characteristics of the time period
iii.Influential work/works that define the period
iv.Main contributors/famous artists
2. Activity: Art Evolution Through Time and Forms-Project
- Continue working on project- Today’s target and grade:
ii.Power Point Completed
iii.Quiz Creation
HW:
- Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due 9/27
F 9/17 (TH Teacher Planning Day)
- Mental Drill #7: Read the links to “Evolution of Visual Art” and “Evolution of the Idea of Art”
- What is the purpose or primary function of Art, according to the website? What are the different ways it is expressed?
- How has art changed through time?
a. Continue working on project- Today’s target:
- Description and analysis for each art form
- Power Point Creation
- Quiz Creation
- Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due 9/27
- Review websites on Evolution of Art
T 9/14
- Mental Drill #6: We love September! First a holiday weekend, then a Teacher Planning Day! And soon on the list ANOTHER planning day! Today write about two different art pieces, and you can use any art form you wish. Maybe a movie, a story, a song, a poem, a play, a painting, etc. that reflects how you feel when you find out you have a day off. REMEMBER, to always include a quote from any written form of art you choose, and a scene from a movie, details from a painting, etc.
- Activity: Art Evolution Through Time and Forms-Project
- Read project directions and rubric
- Work on group project – Due 9/27
- Progress on process
ii.Explanation of how each theme is developed
iii.Selection of the 3 forms of art that will be linked to project
HW:
1.Continue working on Art Evolution Project – Due 9/27
F 9/10
1. Mental Drill #5: Finish and turn in “Dangerous Minds” articles
2. Activity: Art and Transformation Reflection Piece: Taking in all we have learned these weeks from each and every one of the pieces of art covered (Psalm 23, Johnson’s Painting, Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise, Gangsta’s Paradise video, Weird Al’ Yakovich’s Amish Paradise, Dangerous Minds -movie-, LouAnne Johnson’s My Posse Don’t Do Homework), respond in a 500-750 word essay the following questions.
a. Make sure you include:
i. Evidence from at least 5 of the art pieces covered and at least 1 of the articles read (there were 5 altogether).
ii. Correct grammar and formatting (MLA)
iii. 500-750 words
iv. a visual representation to aid your response (chart, picture, clip art, etc.)
v. How and why does art, through time and cultures (history), transform itself and inspire?
3. Open Mic Fridays- take a few minutes to practice/rehearse your chosen piece
a. Watch video: Lyiscott’s 3 Ways to Speak English
https://www.ted.com/talks/jamila_lyiscott_3_ways_to_speak_english?language=en
b. Presentations- While volunteer performers present, students fill out Glow/Grow review
HW:
1. Finish Art and Transformation Reflection Piece DUE 9/14
2. Prepare piece to share on Open Mic Friday
W 9/8
- Mental Drill #4:
- Reflect on one detail from the film that somehow reflects the themes from Psalm 23 and/or Eastman Johnson’s painting.
- Aside from the song being presented as the background to the introductory scenes in the movie, where else do you see elements and themes from the song Gangsta’s Paradise in the movie Dangerous Mind?
- Continue Watching – Dangerous Minds
- How much from the literary piece (psalm) and visual art (painting) transmitted in terms of theme and purpose
- Activity: Read the articles: “Dangerous Minds at 20: has the ultimate white savior story aged well?” and “Dangerous Tropes: How the Michelle Pfeiffer hit Dangerous Minds put an overtly paternalistic twist on a saccharine genre.” Then answer the following questions (for a grade)
- What inspired the movie and how faithful to the inspiration was the script?
- What were the significant differences between one form and the other? Name at least 3
- What is the film mostly criticized for? Do you agree with the criticism?
- One of the articles compares the premises of 2 other movies that target the “save-our-students” theme. What are the movies and what does the article show is the connection between all 3?
- How influential was the movie? The song?
- What can you infer was the role of “art” (visual or performing) in this film?
- Finish Dangerous Minds Response on Film Articles – Due Next Class
- Brainstorm a poem/song/short story, etc. that you will share/perform for the class’ Open Mic Fridays
TH/F 9/2-9/3
1. Mental Drill # 3:
a. Research the lyrics to Wonder’s Pastime Paradise.
i.How is the message in Stevie Wonder’s hit in the 70’s different from that of Coolio’s in the 90’s?
ii.What from the musical aspect aids both songs in presenting such diverse themes?
iii.What has learning about these two songs, taught you about art transformation, cycling of art and generational connections when presenting important themes? How can we see the same lessons presented in written art (think short stories, novels, poems that recondition themselves through time)?
b. Reflect on the articles you read for HW:
i.What came first, the movie or the song by Coolio?
ii.How and why was Stevie Wonder’s inclusion important? Why did Coolio have to revise the song?
iii.What have you learned these last few days about art, that you never knew, contemplated and/or realized before?
2. Parody as a result of art--
a. Watch the original video of Gangsta’s Paradise.
i.What makes it captivating or bland?
b. Watch Weird Al Yankovic’s spoof “Amish Paradise”
i.What does this show about the evolution and “piggy backing” of different forma of art and creation?
ii.Did Coolio approve of this? `
3. Movie – Dangerous minds
a. Research the trailer of the movie. What is the premise of the movie?
b. Research what came first, the song or the movie?
4. Movie- Watch the movie keeping the following in mind
- How much from the literary piece (psalm) and visual art (painting) actually transmitted in terms of theme and purpose
- Make sure to review the articles posted and the questions discussed in class (see above)
- Think of songs that have borrowed either melodies, lyrics, or themes from other songs or some form of literature.
T/W 8/31-9/1
1.Mental Drill #2: BACK TO SCHOOL PLAYLIST. Choose three songs to create a playlist that contains the following
1 - “That made me Happy” Song
2 - “That was a Bummer” Song
3 - “That was Unexpected!” Song
Explain why each song was chosen and how the beat, lyrics, tempo, musicality, rhythm and/or structure reflect the feelings going into this school year
2. Painting- Reflect on the article on the NY Times article about the painting. https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/30/painting-freedom/
- What did you learn from it?
- a. Separate the song into stanzas/sections that are divided by “themes”
- b. What themes from the psalm are reflected?
- c. What relationship, if any, does the song lyrics have to the painting?
- a. What part of the song is the “catchiest?”
- How does the beat/rhythm and tempo aid in the development of the themes?
- To what extend did Coolio borrow from this piece? Why?
- What does this tell you about different art forms presented in different mediums? (Ex: paintings in movies, songs derived from paintings/literature, songs that borrow beats from other songs, etc.?
- From what we have studied so far today, answer the following:
- What does Wonder’s Pastime Paradise and Coolio’s Gangasta’s Paradise teach you about different art forms presented in different mediums? (Ex: paintings in movies, songs derived from paintings/literature, songs that borrow beats from other songs, etc.?
- Read the following articles (click on link) that are about the creation of Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise
F/M 8/27-8/28
1. Mental Drill #1: LAST SCHOOL YEAR PLAYLIST: Choose three songs to create a playlist through which you discuss your Last School year experience. Explain why each song was chosen and how the beat, lyrics, tempo, musicality, rhythm and/or structure reflect your mood/feelings/experiences of last school year
2. Lesson: How does literature become music and in turn become cinema?
a. Discuss by brainstorming what literature has inspired music. Research
i. Why do you think certain written pieces inspire musical creations?
b. Brainstorm songs inspired by music that have become soundtracks for a movie or have been a reflection of cinema
i. Find 3 concepts that may represent why some written pieces become songs/movies/musicals, and others don’t.
3. Orientation 10-12th grade
4. Activity: Read Psalm- 23. What is this Psalm about? Why is it so popular?
a. Research the origin: Who wrote it? When was it written? What was it in reference to?
b. Divide the Psalm into stanzas – What is the main claim/theme from each stanza
c. Display Art – “The Lord id my Shepherd”
d. Discuss how does the painting portray the Psalms’ meaning? What new interpretation/insight does it give?
HW:
1. Print out the lyrics to Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio. Bring them to class. You can find a copy of the lyrics on the Class Website under docs. This doc. Will also have information on the art piece we discussed. I suggest you read the ariticle linked to it.
2. Complete the Syllabus Doodle that will be graded.--DUE NEXT CLASS
3. Reflect on the “transformation” of written art, to visual art, to performing art.
W/TH 8/25-8/26
- Create seating chart
- First Week Procedures: Continue going over PP and discuss rules/expectations
- Decipher Teacher Activity –
3. Website and Syllabus
1. review how to access website and navigate it
2. Review Syllabus and complete Syllabus Doodle activity
4. Activity: Birthday Name Tag
HW:
- Finish the Syllabus Doodle activity and the Birthday tag – DUE NEXT CLASS
M/T 08/23-08/24
1.Welcome and First day procedures.
2.Class Introductions: Name, previous English Teacher, lesson learned
3. Begin reviewing 1st Day Class PP with overview of expectations and introductions.
HW:
- Review First Day PP
- Work on getting to know the class website and printing/signing the class syllabus (under documents)