Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
WOS
We had a much smaller class with just the 10th grade present, so we took a field trip outside and sat by the fountain thingy in the pond. We started off looking at one syllable words, and how Shakespeare uses them as power. I asked you to create an argument that only uses one syllable words.
Next we rehearsed small scenes using our index fingers as swords. I asked you to show size and weight in your sword. Everyone had a secret weak spot behind their neck, that when hit, would kill you in an unusual way.
We also did some fun improve games. Ask those in class. :-)
HW: Remember to find 25 stress words in the opening argument in Othello. We will be working on them Thursday.
Next we rehearsed small scenes using our index fingers as swords. I asked you to show size and weight in your sword. Everyone had a secret weak spot behind their neck, that when hit, would kill you in an unusual way.
We also did some fun improve games. Ask those in class. :-)
HW: Remember to find 25 stress words in the opening argument in Othello. We will be working on them Thursday.
Soph Lit:
Today we took our Midsummer Night's Dream Test. Please remember to bring us your book if you did not have it in class today.
Brit Lit:
This morning we Read Araby by James Joyce. Specifically, we examined symbols and how they are used within the story. Joyce is a gourmet meal, that you must chew softly to taste everything that is going on. If Araby challenged you- I challenge you to his opus: Ulysses. People have spent their entire lives on that one....Pick it up and try.
HW: Please think about a main symbol to use within your short story. We start the writing process Thursday.
HW: Please think about a main symbol to use within your short story. We start the writing process Thursday.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Soph Lit:
Today in class we finished Midsummer Night's Dream. We will be having a review game for the test this Tues. with the test Wed. Reminder- you may use any notes that you take on the play.
The second part of class, we defined how something can be so bad, that it becomes funny. I suggested: mistakes, singing, random dancing, physical humor, and atrocious acting. Award for best bad skit in a classroom situation goes to group one, with their dance off reference. It took me right back to the 1980's with the Break dance movie craze. Required viewing of a "so bad it is good" movie- Breakin' 2 Electric boogaloo.
HW: Please find 3 examples of alliteration in the play.
The second part of class, we defined how something can be so bad, that it becomes funny. I suggested: mistakes, singing, random dancing, physical humor, and atrocious acting. Award for best bad skit in a classroom situation goes to group one, with their dance off reference. It took me right back to the 1980's with the Break dance movie craze. Required viewing of a "so bad it is good" movie- Breakin' 2 Electric boogaloo.
HW: Please find 3 examples of alliteration in the play.
Brit Lit:
Today we took notes on Short Stories as we began a week long look at the small novel. We read the Demon Lover, and I assigned your Short Story Assignment. This is due June 8th- so get writing....
HW: Please read Across the Bridge on Pg 895
HW: Please read Across the Bridge on Pg 895
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