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(31) Week of April 25th

4/25/2016

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TUESDAY:

Baroque

THURSDAY:

Cont. Baroque

FRIDAY:

Cont. Baroque (quiz moved to next Tuesday)

HOMEWORK:

THIS WEEK:
- Review current content: 1) annotated packet, "Baroque: The Ornate Age," 2) related Study Guide and Supplemental Information pages, 3) the textbook, as needed
- DUE TUESDAY - Semester 2 Project progress check #2:
  - Enter at least one source into the bibliography text block
    - NOTE: You have the option of posting a presentation in PDF format, if that is an easier way to present your content
  - Add at least 2 images to support your topic
  - Post a video related to your topic and (this can change if you find something better)
  - Make sure to SPECIFY the CONNECTIONS that you will try to illustrate between OLD and NEW.
  - Add additional information as "text" - use this opportunity to flesh-out what already exists and to plan for new content
  - Fully develop your topic statement/question
LOOKING AHEAD:
- DUE May 13 = Last progress check
- DUE May 31 = Semester 2 Project

HAPPENINGS:

May 5th - Architectural walking tour on VCU campus with Craig Reynolds, Director of the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design (2nd pd. only)
May 17th - Field trip to the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design AND the VMFA (extended SOL schedule, 2nd period only)

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(30) Week of April 18th

4/18/2016

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TUESDAY:

Connections: Printmaking - ancient, old, and new

THURSDAY:

Finish "Connections: Printmaking - ancient, old, and new"
Work on Sem. 2 projects

FRIDAY: Pep Rally schedule

Period 2 = 9:20-9:50
Work on Sem. 2 projects

HOMEWORK:

THIS WEEK: To-do:
- Review current content: 1) annotated packet, "Baroque: The Ornate Age," 2) related Study Guide and Supplemental Information pages, 3) the textbook
- Work on your Semester 2 project
NEXT WEEK:
- DUE April 26 - Progress check for Semester 2 Project:
  - Fully develop your topic statement/question
  - Add additional information as "text" - use this opportunity to flesh-out what already exists and to plan for new content
  - Make sure to SPECIFY the CONNECTIONS that you will try to illustrate between OLD and NEW.
  - Post a video related to your topic and (this can change if you find something better)
  - Add at least 2 images to support your topic
  - Enter at least one source into the bibliography text block
    - NOTE: You have the option of posting a presentation in PDF format, if that is an easier way to present your content
LOOKING AHEAD:
- DUE May 13 = Last progress check
- DUE May 31 = Semester 2 Project

HAPPENINGS:

FRIDAY - end of Q3
May 5th - Architectural walking tour on VCU campus with Craig Reynolds, Director of the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design (2nd pd. only)
May 17th - Field trip to the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design AND the VMFA (extended SOL schedule, 2nd period only)

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(29) Week of April 11th

4/11/2016

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TUESDAY:

Finalize Semester 2 web access and starting points - 1st check point has been moved to FRIDAY
Continue/finish N. Renaissance (Ch. 19)

THURSDAY:

Finish N. Renaissance (Ch. 22)

FRIDAY:

Quiz - N. Renaissance
- Review both presentations about the N. Renaissance (website/Study Guide), 2) While you are on the Study Guide guide page, also review the vocab. and required images (be able to identify them by artist and general characteristics), 3) Watch any videos (especially "Interactive Bosch") in order to fill in contextual info., 4) Review your classmates' posts on Facebook, 5) Check the textbook as well
- You will take the quiz, open notes, as per normal but will be allowed to check your work with your classmates before submitting.

HOMEWORK:

THIS WEEK: Check your email for an invitation to edit your specific page on the mosleyart.com website. If you do not have a Weebly account, please follow the directions to create an account.
- DUE FRIDAY (try this yourself but we'll go over it quickly at the start of class on Tuesday):
  - Semester 2 check #1 - Have the following elements added to your blog post: 1) Title = Your name, 2) "Block Quote" with the question to be answered/topic to be researched, 3) "Text" with some basic starting points (informal/brainstorming), and 4) "Text" with the word "BIBLIOGRAPHY" in caps
ONGOING:
- Review related Study Guide and Supplemental Information pages for current content and quiz prepration
- Review your classmates' posts on the assigned N. Renaissance artists - use that information to supplement information contained in both the packet and the text
- Read and annotate packet, "Baroque: The Ornate Age" (aligns with textbook chapter 23 and the start of chapter 30)
Progress check deadlines for Semester 2 Project: 4/15 (this is a change), 4/26, and week of 5/10
DUE May 31 = Semester 2 Project

HAPPENINGS:

FRIDAY - end of Q3
May 5th - Architectural walking tour on VCU campus with Craig Reynolds, Director of the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design (2nd pd. only)
May 17th - Field trip to the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design AND the VMFA (extended SOL schedule, 2nd period only)

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(28) Week of April 4th

4/4/2016

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TUESDAY:

Review quizzes as they relate to specific Italian Renessaince content
Discuss Semester 2 Project
General catch up/set the stage for the remainder of the year

THURSDAY: Special schedule/Asian Assembly during 6th period

N. Renaissance
(Move on to Baroque, Rococo next week)

FRIDAY:

Select project topics
Set up templates for Semester 2 Project (you will be invited to edit a specific page on my website, based on your selected topic)

HOMEWORK:

THIS WEEK:
- Review your classmates' posts on the assigned N. Renaissance artists - use that information to supplement information contained in both the packet and the text
- Read and annotate packet, "Baroque: The Ornate Age" (aligns with textbook chapter 23 and the start of chapter 30)
ONGOING: Review related Study Guide and Supplemental Information pages for current content
DUE FRIDAY: Choose topic for Semester 2 Project
Progress check deadlines for Semester 2 Project: 4/12, 4/26, and 5/10
DUE May 31 = Semester 2 Project

HAPPENINGS:

May 5th - Architectural walking tour on VCU campus with Craig Reynolds, Director of the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design (2nd pd. only)
May 17th - Field trip to the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design AND the VMFA (extended SOL schedule, 2nd period only)

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TEST DATES (subject to change):
March 17 (The quiz in 2 parts (Trecento through Cinquecento) + related writing assignment will be graded/averaged in lieu of this test)
April 14 (end Q3)
May 19 (@ Interim)
June 14 (Final Exam)

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