Due Dates

 

Film Composition and Literature
Fourth Quarter/Spring Semester, 2003/Paugh

"What is due and when" - The MAJOR assignment due dates for 4th Quarter

IMPORTANT MAJOR DUE DATES AND INFORMATION

1. READ your long term/"ongoing" assignment sheet for instructions on how to complete the film binder. This document tells you how to do the journal, out of class film write ups and what to write for your media articles. We have reviewed this document several times in class. Please read it again, if necessary, and then follow the instructions. Learn from your 3rd quarter experience and don't procrastinate!

Remember you can find the major assignments on the "paly.net" web site under English and then my name: http://www.paly.net/~kpaugh

2. Due Dates as of Tuesday, April 21
(There may be other minor homework assignments and quizzes during 4th quarter; keep listening and checking the white board. The MAJOR ones are listed below.)

a. Open Note Test on Chapters 6 & 8 in Flashback (worth 50 pts.)
Period 5: Weds. April 22
Period 2: Thurs. April 23


b. Friday, May 2: Open Note Test on Chapter 10 in Flashback (worth 50 pts.) Periods 2 & 5: Friday, May 2


c. Monday, May 12 - "Artists/Lost Horizon" book unit paper due (worth 100 pts.) Read the book, select one of the options as listed on your assignment sheet and write/create your paper or project. Late papers will be marked down one full grade. Even if you are absent on May 12, make certain that I get the paper on Monday, May 12. The assignment is a month long one, please do NOT ask for extensions. Plan ahead. (Remember, as the assignment sheet indicated, ALSO write: THREE pages of thoughtful entries on your book selection (Lost Horizon, Asher Lev, Girl with the Pearl Earring or Girl in Hyacinth Blue) REFER to this book unit's assignment sheet that I gave you at the beginning of this book unit. Return the novel with the paper.


d. October Sky Book Unit - I will distribute these books on May 12 (if you want/ need it earlier, ask me for a copy.) You must read the book and write three journal entries - your reactions, comments, reflections - three complete pages total (reflections about the novel, connections between the novel and your life, other stories, films etc. but NOT plot summaries.) There is NO other paper assignment for this book. :-) The Journal Entries are very important. Write an entry after reading 1/3 of the book, then another entry after reading 2/3 of the book, and the third entry should be written after finishing the book. Caution: the film is different from the book.


e. Friday, May 16 (or before) Final Project Proposal - A paragraph neatly typed and carefully thought out which describes your final project. What are you doing? What is your intent/goal? What and how will you present the information to the class? Who are you working with IF you are doing the project with one or two other people. What, if any, equipment do you need to present your project to the class?

f. Tuesday, May 20 - "Mid-quarter" Journal Check - I will give you a list the week before this date reminding you of what needs to be in the journal by this date. (Worth 100 points)


g. Monday, May 26 - MEMORIAL DAY - Holiday! No School


h. Friday, May 30 - Film Binders due (worth 300 points) -- Refer to "ongoing assignment" instruction sheet - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT - DON'T PROCRASTINATE and SUBMIT ON TIME!


i. Friday, May 30 - ALL books must be returned on this date. (Flashback and The Critical Eye and October Sky plus any other books you still "owe me." Points will be deducted from the binder grade if your books are not returned by this date - ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Don't have your yearbook distribution held up by late books. Get them in on this date.


j. Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5 - Final Exam: Your projects are presented to the class throughout the week. All projects should be "ready to go" on Monday, June 2. Each student has five minutes to present his/her project. Refer to the end of the "ongoing assignment" sheet for ideas and listen to the explanations/examples given in class. Again, don't procrastinate. Remember: The final project IS the final exam. There is no written exam. :-)


k. Friday, June 6 - "Evaluation of the course" letter is due. Write a letter to me evaluating the course, content, teaching, etc. Everyone must turn in a course evaluation, but you do NOT need to sign it.


l. Monday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 11 - "Final Exams"

Seniors:
You are at the Senior Picnic and other Graduation activities -- enjoy and Happy Graduation!

Juniors:
Period 5 - Final "Exam" - watch a film :-) - 10:30 - 12:30
Period 2 - Final "Exam" - watch a film :-) - 10:30 - 12:30


m. Thursday, June 12 - Minimum day and last day of school!


n. Friday, June 13 - Last day of school for teachers.

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