1. Watch part of Russell Simmon’s Brave New Voices by clicking HERE.
2. Click HERE to read some spoken word poetry.
3. Pick one that you find powerful. Practice reading the poem in a way that brings out its power. Now, record yourself in IMovie reading it. Put the video on your blog (make sure to give credit to the author).
** BONUS **
4. Inspired? Write your own poem and record yourself saying it in IMovie. Publish the video on your blog.
1. Watch Sneakers Part 3 by clicking HERE .
2. Continue to fill out your Bubbl.us
3. Take a pic of one of your sneakers using Photobooth. Then do one of the following activities:
a) Post your sneaker pic and write a poem about all the things this shoe makes you think of.
b) Use Inspiration or Glogster to create a collage (words and pictures) of what you imagine when you see your sneakers.
Example:
–> If you’re not wearing sneakers, borrow a friends. If your friend’s sneakers are too stinky you can borrow Mr. Lahana’s.
Calling all 7th and 8th grade students! Tell the world your story and win a chance to make your own short film at a professional film school!
Here’s the deal:
The theme of this year’s festival is My Life, My Lens. This theme asks you to begin thinking about the moments in your life, both small and big; in school, at home, or in the community; alone or with family or friends, that are significant, memorable or unique. It’s all about your experiences, strengths, hopes and challenges that make you who you are.
–> Tell Mr. Lahana if you’re interested and I’ll help you with the application.
You’ve heard what the boyfriend says about his Text Monster Girlfriend, now CLICK HERE to see what the girlfriend has to say. Click below to choose your answer:
A) He’s probably cheating on you.
B) He’s lying, smash his phone.
C) Just talk to him and find out what’s going on.
In your blog answer the following questions:
1. Which choice did you pick? Why?
2. In Text Monster you saw how technology (email, texting, MySpace, AIM, etc.) can create problems in a relationship. In your life, has technology helped or hurt your friendships and/or relationships? How?
3. What are the differences between talking with your friends face-to-face versus the phone versus through the computer?
Click below to watch a cartoon about where all the plastic bags YOU use go:
In your blog, answer the following questions:
1) Where do all the plastic bags you buy go? Click HERE for more info.
2) Why is this bad? Watch the movie below for clues (click the word download to watch it.)
3) What can we do about it?
** BONUS **
Make a ToonDoo, Photoshop poster, XtraNormal movie, or poem about NOT using plastic bags.
Radio Rookies is a series of podcasts by teens about issues in their life. New podcasts each month…check ‘em out HERE and write what they make you think about in your blog.
As you know, the first African American president EVER has been elected. Some questions to blog about:
1) Does this mean anything to you? If so, why? If not, why?
2) What do you hope that Obama does as President?
Click HERE to see letters that students wrote to the next president
For another example, click HERE to watch a music video called In My Name by Will.i.am
Soooo…how was your summer?? Using Powerpoint tell us about everything you did! If you just sat on your behind and played with your PSP or road your bike around show us in Powerpoint. Click below to see my example.
Click below for a reminder on how to use Powerpoint:
