Soph Lit:

Today in class:

C Block: You finished your Animal farm essay portion of the exam.

D Block: We took the Animal Farm exam.

We will be moving from a novel to a 2 weeks intensive MCAS prep section of the class. While this may not be the most enjoyable thing that we do in class this semester, it will certainly help you prepare for the MCAS. If anyone would like extra practice examples, I will have them available and will be willing to give feedback on your response. Please see me if interested. Remember, knowledge makes you stronger....

World of Shakespeare:

Today in class we looked at act 1 in Hamlet.

We began class with a quick two person skit. Each pair needed to show a scene with only two words to capture our attention. Shakespeare does this well in Hamlet with "Who's there?"

We had a discussion based on your 5 HW questions from Act 1; sc 1-2.

We acted out live Act 1; sc 3.

HW: Please finish Act 1.

Think:

Thank you for the new "Think" added on the board Monday:

There are 1.9 calories in every Tic-Tac.

Word O' the Week:

Thank you to the student that added the word of the week in my absence:

Fop (fop): A man preoccupied with clothes and manners; dandy.

Soph Lit:

Today in class:

Journal #19: "He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist in our helper." Edmund Burke

We finished the film for review.

Animal Farm Test. Please see me to make up if you were missing.

I collected your books. Please have them for Wed if you did not pass in.

World of Shakespeare:

Today in class:

I collected your books.

I passed out a collection of the most famous quotes from Shakespeare. I broke you into small groups and asked to to take ten lines and work them into a skit. As always, it is so much fun watching you have some much fun with Will. I have posted videos above.

We began notes on Hamlet.

HW: Please reas Act 1, sc 1-2. Please have 5 questions/comments/feedback on the 2 scenes. We will use these as starter questions for class tomorrow, so please try to have insightful comments that may lead to good conversation.

Soph Lit:

I was not in class today. Here is the work completed with the sub:

C Block: Mrs. G reviewed for the test.
Journal #18 "Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking." Clement Atlee

We watched about 2/3 of the Animal Farm film to help review the story.

D: Block: Journal #18 "Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking." Clement Atlee

I broke you into small groups and had you work most of the block on a Utopia project. Please make sure all names are on it and it is passed in.

Today in class:

I was unfortunately out today. I gave your exam on The 12th Night. Please see me if you need to complete, or did not have ample time to finish.

I will be collecting books on Tuesday, so please have them ready to pass in.