Friday, December 4, 2009
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class we caught up on Othello in film form. Please look over acts 1-4, as there will be a quick quiz this Monday.
Brit Lit:
Happy Friday!
Today in class we diagrammed the foot and meter of the song lyrics that you brought in for HW.
Next, we looked at some examples from Robert Pinsky's America's Favorite Poem Project. We also looked at some of the DVD examples which were originally aired on PBS. If anyone would like to borrow the book and or DVD, please see me. It is real good stuff...
Today in class we diagrammed the foot and meter of the song lyrics that you brought in for HW.
Next, we looked at some examples from Robert Pinsky's America's Favorite Poem Project. We also looked at some of the DVD examples which were originally aired on PBS. If anyone would like to borrow the book and or DVD, please see me. It is real good stuff...
Thursday, December 3, 2009
World of Shakespeare:
Today we broke into groups of 5 and read Act 4, sc 2 in Othello. After lunch we took a quick quiz on Act 4, sc 1 and 2.
Brit Lit:
Today in class we shared your HW from last night. I explained the power of words- specifically, how a mere 3 words can create feeling. Sometimes less is more. There is a power in sharing emotion and connecting your voice inside to an audience.
After, we took notes on poetic devices: foot and meter. In attempting to make you hear the pattern, I read you a classic from Dr. Seuss- Green Eggs and Ham.
After, we marked another classic- the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Some of you did not finish, and asked to complete it for HW.
Speaking of...tonight please bring in a song that follows a beat. Specifically, an song that has a foot and meter that repeats. You will be diagramming it, so please make sure that you have a copy that you can mark up.
After, we took notes on poetic devices: foot and meter. In attempting to make you hear the pattern, I read you a classic from Dr. Seuss- Green Eggs and Ham.
After, we marked another classic- the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Some of you did not finish, and asked to complete it for HW.
Speaking of...tonight please bring in a song that follows a beat. Specifically, an song that has a foot and meter that repeats. You will be diagramming it, so please make sure that you have a copy that you can mark up.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
World of Shakespeare:
Today we reviewed act 3, acted Act 4, sc 1.
After lunch we broke into your journal groups and wrote your entries for Act 3. Iago has much in his head- so if you need more time to finish, please see me.
HW:
Themes in the play. Please identify at least 5 themes in Othello. Remember a theme is a universal idea that connects the audience to the play/book/story. Please choose one of the following assignments:
1. Collage
2. Musical Representation
3. Poetry
4. Connect each theme to a modern film.
These are due in class wed.
After lunch we broke into your journal groups and wrote your entries for Act 3. Iago has much in his head- so if you need more time to finish, please see me.
HW:
Themes in the play. Please identify at least 5 themes in Othello. Remember a theme is a universal idea that connects the audience to the play/book/story. Please choose one of the following assignments:
1. Collage
2. Musical Representation
3. Poetry
4. Connect each theme to a modern film.
These are due in class wed.
Brit Lit:
Today in class:
We shared our favorite poem. Each student explained why the poem was important and then read it to the class. We agreed that the best included the following:
About Real things
End in power/greatness/deep line
Beat
Connects to you
Sound
Honesty
We the read 4-5 poems from the Anthology.
HW: Please read the excerpt in your text from Paradise Lost
We shared our favorite poem. Each student explained why the poem was important and then read it to the class. We agreed that the best included the following:
About Real things
End in power/greatness/deep line
Beat
Connects to you
Sound
Honesty
We the read 4-5 poems from the Anthology.
HW: Please read the excerpt in your text from Paradise Lost
Monday, November 30, 2009
Brit Lit:
Today we began with an introduction to poetry. Over the next 12 class days we will be looking at Poetry from the anthology books. Please make sure that you have you "big books" with you in class each day.
HW:
Please bring in a poem that you connect with. Please be ready to share what you liked.
HW:
Please bring in a poem that you connect with. Please be ready to share what you liked.
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