Friday, September 11, 2009
Brit Lit:
Today we had shortened time to accommodate for summer reading. We began watching Beowulf and Grendel. Many of you were surprised that Grendel was in human form- did that add to the horror in any way? Or did it annoy you?
Monday we are in the lab for a block O' research. Enjoy the weekend, and good luck to the Football team, the band, and any other groups/teams playing/performing this weekend!
Monday we are in the lab for a block O' research. Enjoy the weekend, and good luck to the Football team, the band, and any other groups/teams playing/performing this weekend!
WOS:
Today we took notes on A Shakespearean Tragedy, and I gave preliminary notes on Hamlet. I also passed back your Day in the Life assignments. Please hold onto them, as we will be revisiting the character that you made next week.
I typically do not give weekend HW- so enjoy the weekend and rest up for next week.
I typically do not give weekend HW- so enjoy the weekend and rest up for next week.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
WOS:
Today you each introduced your character to the class. For each description, I paired you with a costume. I have to say, seeing you guys smile and have fun in costumes made any work writing that grant well worth it! Fun in education...go figure :-)
After you were given a costume, I presented you each with a scenario that would have been common in 1562. This activity was designed to introduce you to the costumes. Don't forget your character- we will be using them again next week when we begin Hamlet in earnest.
You have the evening off to focus on your Summer reading preparation. Enjoy the pictures from class today :-)
After you were given a costume, I presented you each with a scenario that would have been common in 1562. This activity was designed to introduce you to the costumes. Don't forget your character- we will be using them again next week when we begin Hamlet in earnest.
You have the evening off to focus on your Summer reading preparation. Enjoy the pictures from class today :-)
Brit Lit:
Today in class we listened to 3 short clips of Beowulf being read as it was written. We broke into groups and found examples of kenning and alliteration.
I assigned the following. due Sept 17th. We will have computer lab time this Monday and possibly Tuesday.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight:the Video Game Assignment:
You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing right for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:
1.) A cover that has the title and cover art. 10 points
2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each.20 Points
3.) Intro page, which summarizes the story.20 Points
4.) 10 Levels. For each, please title and give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective. 30 Points
5.) End boss picture or description, including the one weakness.20 Points.
Now HW to focus on Summer Reading.
I assigned the following. due Sept 17th. We will have computer lab time this Monday and possibly Tuesday.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight:the Video Game Assignment:
You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing right for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:
1.) A cover that has the title and cover art. 10 points
2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each.20 Points
3.) Intro page, which summarizes the story.20 Points
4.) 10 Levels. For each, please title and give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective. 30 Points
5.) End boss picture or description, including the one weakness.20 Points.
Now HW to focus on Summer Reading.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Beatles do Shakespeare...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOpEZM6OEvI
This clip is great. This was before they where mega stars...watch how they are heckled by the anti-Liverpool crowd. This would actually be very close how this scene in Midsummer Night's Dream would have been done in Shakespeare's day....very rough and playing on the impossible nature of the amateur performance...
This clip is great. This was before they where mega stars...watch how they are heckled by the anti-Liverpool crowd. This would actually be very close how this scene in Midsummer Night's Dream would have been done in Shakespeare's day....very rough and playing on the impossible nature of the amateur performance...
Wos:
Today we continued our look at Shakespeare and his times. I gave you a quiz on Shakespeare ALIVE! and we watched selections from the film Shakespeare in Love.
HW- please imagine that you are a specific person, with a specific job and life in the year 1562. In a one page narrative, please describe a day in your life. If you get stuck, use the Beatles song of the same title to start you off :-) Please use information gathered this week to poaint the picture of your world.
We will be reading some of these in class Thursday for your listening enjoyment.
Please type these if possible to help my aging eyes. :-)
HW- please imagine that you are a specific person, with a specific job and life in the year 1562. In a one page narrative, please describe a day in your life. If you get stuck, use the Beatles song of the same title to start you off :-) Please use information gathered this week to poaint the picture of your world.
We will be reading some of these in class Thursday for your listening enjoyment.
Please type these if possible to help my aging eyes. :-)
Brit Lit:
Today in class we had a quiz on your reading in Beowulf. We looked at Joesph Cambell's definition of a hero, and specifically the "hero's Quest". I gave notes on both.
We talked again about horror, and why we enjoy it in stories.
I gave no HW for this evening- please use the time to complete your Summer reading if you have not done so.
We talked again about horror, and why we enjoy it in stories.
I gave no HW for this evening- please use the time to complete your Summer reading if you have not done so.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Summer Reading
Summer reading tests will be conducted this Friday. Please make sure that you have completed all reading by this time. Please see me if you have any questions.
Word O' the Week:
Cruentation: [kroo-en-tay-shun] a term for oozing blood.
As always, try and use the word of the week for extra points on assignments. They are silly words, but like any vocab, they can make you a stronger thinker/speaker.
As always, try and use the word of the week for extra points on assignments. They are silly words, but like any vocab, they can make you a stronger thinker/speaker.
WOS:
Today we discussed the life of William Shakespeare and the very little that is known. We began talking about the Globe and some of the more interesting aspects around it and the impact on popular culture.
Please read ch 3-4 in S. Alive! for HW and please be prepared for a quiz on Wed.
Please read ch 3-4 in S. Alive! for HW and please be prepared for a quiz on Wed.
Brit Lit:
Today in class we defined alliteration, and kenning. After finishing the Seafarer, I asked you to write a tale is a similar "larger than life" formula using at least 3 examples of the terms discussed. Some of you elected to finish these for HW. It is your responsibility to remember to pass these in Wed.
Tonight for HW, please read Beowulf: pgs 24 to 36. Please be prepared to discuss this in class on Wed.
Tonight for HW, please read Beowulf: pgs 24 to 36. Please be prepared to discuss this in class on Wed.
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