Friday, April 9, 2010
Foreshadowing in Film Examples:
Foreshadowing in "The Wizard of Oz" (1939)
1. In this classic film, Dorothy Gale is transported by a tornado into the fantastical land of Oz where she must contend with witches, odd creatures and supernatural happenings. The real message of the film is to help children learn the essential value of self-reliance; that they can succeed in life and survive great hardship through their own resourcefulness and determination.Examples of foreshadowing can be seen in the early black-and-white sequence. Every major character who will appear in Oz--the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard himself and, most famously, the Wicked Witch of the West--is introduced at the beginning of the film as a normal, readily identifiable character. Ms. Gulch is a hateful crone who attempts to take away Dorothy's dog Toto, representing a threat to the main character. Later, the same actress (Margaret Hamilton) will appear in Oz as the Wicked Witch, threatening Dorothy once again. A sham carnival worker who predicts phony fortunes will appear later in the film as the tricky Wizard of Oz, who is much less than he appears to be.The Wizard of Oz uses foreshadowing to encourage children to rely as much on their own wits and resources as they would depend on the kindness of strangers.
Foreshadowing in "Charlotte's Web" (1973 and 2006)
2. Charlotte is a spider who lives in the rafters of a barn in this classic story by E.B. White. In the two film adaptations, Charlotte resolves to save the life of a runt pig named Wilbur, who is destined for the dinner table.Early in the film, Charlotte explains to Wilbur that all living things eventually die. This foreshadowing sets the stage for the main plot struggle, which is saving Wilbur from the slaughterhouse. To do this, Charlotte weaves a web over the barn door with a message that startles the humans and spares Wilbur's life. In the process of spinning her web, Charlotte expends all her energy and dies, just as she had hinted to Wilbur at the beginning of the story.
Foreshadowing in "Bambi" (1942)
3. Bambi is a classic animated film produced by the Walt Disney Studios. The picture highlights the life of a young deer that grows to maturity in a deep forest while transcending tragedy. Early in the film, Bambi's mother warns him of the dangers in the forest, none greater than Man with his gun.The death of Bambi's mother is foreshadowed by her conversation about the threat of Man encroaching upon the forest. Her death is the catalyst that propels the story forward and drives Bambi, now determined and self-confident, to survive into adulthood.
1. In this classic film, Dorothy Gale is transported by a tornado into the fantastical land of Oz where she must contend with witches, odd creatures and supernatural happenings. The real message of the film is to help children learn the essential value of self-reliance; that they can succeed in life and survive great hardship through their own resourcefulness and determination.Examples of foreshadowing can be seen in the early black-and-white sequence. Every major character who will appear in Oz--the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard himself and, most famously, the Wicked Witch of the West--is introduced at the beginning of the film as a normal, readily identifiable character. Ms. Gulch is a hateful crone who attempts to take away Dorothy's dog Toto, representing a threat to the main character. Later, the same actress (Margaret Hamilton) will appear in Oz as the Wicked Witch, threatening Dorothy once again. A sham carnival worker who predicts phony fortunes will appear later in the film as the tricky Wizard of Oz, who is much less than he appears to be.The Wizard of Oz uses foreshadowing to encourage children to rely as much on their own wits and resources as they would depend on the kindness of strangers.
Foreshadowing in "Charlotte's Web" (1973 and 2006)
2. Charlotte is a spider who lives in the rafters of a barn in this classic story by E.B. White. In the two film adaptations, Charlotte resolves to save the life of a runt pig named Wilbur, who is destined for the dinner table.Early in the film, Charlotte explains to Wilbur that all living things eventually die. This foreshadowing sets the stage for the main plot struggle, which is saving Wilbur from the slaughterhouse. To do this, Charlotte weaves a web over the barn door with a message that startles the humans and spares Wilbur's life. In the process of spinning her web, Charlotte expends all her energy and dies, just as she had hinted to Wilbur at the beginning of the story.
Foreshadowing in "Bambi" (1942)
3. Bambi is a classic animated film produced by the Walt Disney Studios. The picture highlights the life of a young deer that grows to maturity in a deep forest while transcending tragedy. Early in the film, Bambi's mother warns him of the dangers in the forest, none greater than Man with his gun.The death of Bambi's mother is foreshadowed by her conversation about the threat of Man encroaching upon the forest. Her death is the catalyst that propels the story forward and drives Bambi, now determined and self-confident, to survive into adulthood.
Soph Lit:
Thank you for the positive report from my sub yesterday.
Yesterday we:
Journal #22 (courtesy of Mrs. Gervais)
"The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there."
We took a quiz on CH 9-10.
We finished our LOTF storyboards. Great job btw.
HW- Read Ch 11
Today we:
Journal #23
"Humanity can be quite cold to those whose eyes see the world differently."
Eric A. Burns
We presented our storyboards to the class.
We took notes on foresdaowing and defined some examples from the book and popular culture.
HW: You have the weekend off. We will be finishing the novel Monday- so if you are behind in your reading, please use this time to catch up.
Yesterday we:
Journal #22 (courtesy of Mrs. Gervais)
"The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there."
We took a quiz on CH 9-10.
We finished our LOTF storyboards. Great job btw.
HW- Read Ch 11
Today we:
Journal #23
"Humanity can be quite cold to those whose eyes see the world differently."
Eric A. Burns
We presented our storyboards to the class.
We took notes on foresdaowing and defined some examples from the book and popular culture.
HW: You have the weekend off. We will be finishing the novel Monday- so if you are behind in your reading, please use this time to catch up.
World of Shakespeare:
I had a great time on our field trip to Julious Caesar yesterday. Thanks as always for being such polite and respectful people. My favorite memory from the trip is when you all sang the Star Wars theme song on the bus ride. Thank you.
We are missing class today to see another production- this time Macbeth comes to Tantasqua. As you watch the play, look for the final moment of suspense that we disscussed in Act 4. It is a tradgedy, and follows out notes exactly.
What did you think of the ending? Was the woman born part of the last professy still interesting in 2010? Does it hold up?
We will work a bit on the Sonnet Movie Project on Monday. I hope to have examples to show you and hopefully inspire you towards greatness.
We are missing class today to see another production- this time Macbeth comes to Tantasqua. As you watch the play, look for the final moment of suspense that we disscussed in Act 4. It is a tradgedy, and follows out notes exactly.
What did you think of the ending? Was the woman born part of the last professy still interesting in 2010? Does it hold up?
We will work a bit on the Sonnet Movie Project on Monday. I hope to have examples to show you and hopefully inspire you towards greatness.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
I assigned the Sonnet Movie Project. These will be due the Friday before vacation.
We took the last 30 minutes outside and read "Sun" Sonnets.
Please report to the foyer by 7:30 if you are going with us to Julius Caesar tomorrow. See you guys then!
I assigned the Sonnet Movie Project. These will be due the Friday before vacation.
We took the last 30 minutes outside and read "Sun" Sonnets.
Please report to the foyer by 7:30 if you are going with us to Julius Caesar tomorrow. See you guys then!
Soph Lit:
Today we worked on storyboards for Ch 1-8.
Due to the unexpected summer day, your Capt'n Cusick gives you the night off to be kids and have fun outside for the night. Be good...
Due to the unexpected summer day, your Capt'n Cusick gives you the night off to be kids and have fun outside for the night. Be good...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We began term 4 with a return of the journal...
Journal #21: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones." Belzer Rabbi
We had a quiz on CH 7-8.
We discussed symbols/themes.
We defined foreshadowing. I broke you into groups of two and asked for you to look for examples that would foreshadow a character death.
HW: Please read CH 10.
We began term 4 with a return of the journal...
Journal #21: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones." Belzer Rabbi
We had a quiz on CH 7-8.
We discussed symbols/themes.
We defined foreshadowing. I broke you into groups of two and asked for you to look for examples that would foreshadow a character death.
HW: Please read CH 10.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
I collected your papers. I wanted to squeeze them into term 3, but they will need to be your first term 4 grade.
We read sonnets 1-5 and had a book talk style disscution.
I explained the sonnet film project. More to come
I played a sonnet rap and further explained the power of the iambic pentameter. We also did the foot drag stomp dance to prove the point. Video to follow....
I collected your papers. I wanted to squeeze them into term 3, but they will need to be your first term 4 grade.
We read sonnets 1-5 and had a book talk style disscution.
I explained the sonnet film project. More to come
I played a sonnet rap and further explained the power of the iambic pentameter. We also did the foot drag stomp dance to prove the point. Video to follow....
Monday, April 5, 2010
Soph Lit:
U2: Shadows and Tall Trees
Title and song has been credited by U2 to have been inspired by the imagery in the novel Lord of the Flies.
Back to the cold restless streets at night
I talk to myself about tomorrow night
Walls of white protest
A gravestone in name
Who is it now
It's always the same
Who is it now
Who calls me inside
Are the leaves on the trees
Just a living disguise
I walk the sweet rain tragicomedy
I'll walk home again
To the street melody
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Life through a window
Discoloured pain
Mrs. Brown's washing is always the same
I walk street rain tragicomedy
I'll walk home again
To the street melody
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
...out there...
Do you feel in me
Anything redeeming
Any worthwhile feeling
Is life like a tightrope
Hanging from the ceiling
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Don't be my shadow...shadow...shadow
It's only my shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadows and Tall Trees
Title and song has been credited by U2 to have been inspired by the imagery in the novel Lord of the Flies.
Back to the cold restless streets at night
I talk to myself about tomorrow night
Walls of white protest
A gravestone in name
Who is it now
It's always the same
Who is it now
Who calls me inside
Are the leaves on the trees
Just a living disguise
I walk the sweet rain tragicomedy
I'll walk home again
To the street melody
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Shadows and tall trees
Life through a window
Discoloured pain
Mrs. Brown's washing is always the same
I walk street rain tragicomedy
I'll walk home again
To the street melody
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
...out there...
Do you feel in me
Anything redeeming
Any worthwhile feeling
Is life like a tightrope
Hanging from the ceiling
But I know, oh no
But I know, oh no
But I know
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadows and Tall Trees
Shadows and Tall Trees
Don't be my shadow...shadow...shadow
It's only my shadow...shadow...shadow
Shadows and Tall Trees
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