May 27 - Last project (Horror Movie) 25 pts. Due June

Here is the link to the directions for the last project.

It is actually very cool.

All footage is on the link and you need to download it to your computer at HD 1080p.

Here is the script for the scene:

HORROR SCRIPT

INT. WAREHOUSE NIGHT
We see down a dark hallway, and BECKY’s head pops up against the wall on the right side of the frame, she’s panting.

the KILLER enters down the hall, Becky looks and sees him, starts to run.

KILLER follows, axe in hand. When she looks back, he’s on top of her.

Killer swings the axe down on her throat.

CUT TO:

INT. BEDROOM MORNING
Overhead shot of Becky, waking from bad dream. She checks her throat, gets out of bed.

INT. KITCHEN MORNING
ALLY, Becky’s roommate is making coffee. Becky enters.

BECKY
I just had the most terrifying dream.
I was in some warehouse, being
chased by this madman in a yellow
suit, and he grabbed me by the throat.

ALLY
Here, you need this more than me.

Ally hands her a cup of coffee.

May 13 Journalism -- Send me the rough draft* you have TODAY, May 13.

I want what you have in my email. That means all transcribed notes. joannagreer@mac.com THIS IS A DEADLINE. THE ROUGH WAS DUE TODAY. WHAT I DO NOT HAVE BY 5 p.m. today is a zero. Final draft is due on Tuesday. Not playing, Ms. Greer

May 13 -- Show critique

Here is the link to today'show. Watch it and write up your critique ON THE BACK OF THE CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ.

Next week is full on puppet production.

Journalism - May 5 Tainted Justice 20 pts.

Listen to the following and write up a comparison between Spotlight's investigative team and these two women.

Answer these questions:

1. What did these women uncover?
2. How was their reporting similar to the Spotlight team?
3. Where is this investigation today?
4. Write your personal opinion about the nature and purpose of journalism and try to link it to articles or news reports that have influenced you.

Here is the link to the reporters' interview with Terri Gross on her radio show Fresh Air.

Due: Next Friday, May 13.

Ms. Greer

May 2 - TV Production Assignment

Listen to this radio show about prom.

Think about the storytelling in this podcast.

We will be producing stories on prom stories this week.

Expect a quiz on this to make sure you listened.

Ms. Greer