Mood Music for Othello

Soph Lit:

Today in class:

I introduced our next unit; a week on poetry.

I showed you the movie that once inspired me during my senior year of HS, Dead Poets Society. We will begin on the Monday when we return examining poems and poets that were used in the film.

HW: You have the vacation week 100% off. Please rest and recharge and come ready to learn on Monday!

World of Shakespeare:

Today in class:

Sonnet Premiere! Today we watched your Sonnet movies. Hopefully I will be able to post a few examples soon.

Have a wonderful break....

Soph Lit:

Today in class:

We watched the end of the Lord of the Flies Film.
We discussed the ending and concluded our debate on evil. Did the book change your opinion at all?

I collected books.

World of Shakespeare:

Today:

I asked you to remix the following plays:

Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, 12th Night, Othello, Julius Caesar and Hamlet.

Specifically, I had you break into groups to create a new scene with characters from all the plays that you have seen or read. 1 page.

I again gave you time to work on your sonnet project and ask questions.

HW:
Friday: Showtime! Sonnet film festival before break- be ready!

A note:

I apologize for the lack of posts this week. We are having some issues with our blocking software at school which is preventing me from posting. Thanks!

Soph Lit:

Today in class:

We worked on the Lord of the Flies exam. I will do my best to get these back to you before we break.

Please have your books for Thursday, as I will be collecting them.

WOS:

Today in class:

A thank you to Jenn from the Town Common. Jenn is working on a story showcasing the great things that the TED grants make possible. Thanks Jenn for your time!

We showed off our use of the costumes purchased last year with our TED grant. Specifically, we began Act 2. I also answered remaining questions about you Sonnet Movie Project. Reminder- these are due Friday.

I am after-school today if anyone needs technical help. If you are having issues, stop by for some free help.

HW: Please work on your projects.

Think:

Acorns on oak trees do not come out until the tree is about 50 years old.

World of Shakespeare:

Today in class:

I showed you 2 solid examples from last year of the Sonnet Movie Project. I will be after Wed if anyone needs help, or does not have the ability to complete this at home. I gave you the rubric for the assignment orally, so please see me if you need it. These are due on Friday. We will have a movie premiere in class, with awards for best picture, etc...

We began Othello today. We had a very open discussion on race relations in terms of love, and how jealousy can destroy.

HW: Please finish Act 1, sc1.

Soph Lit:

Today in class:

Journal #24 "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get."
DC
We reviewed Foreshadowing, and each row examined in detail one ch looking for examples that might hint at future events. Remember, foreshadowing can be very subtle. How does this add to the enjoyment of the story?

We began reviewing for the test. We will be playing Who Wants to Win a Pizza Party Tuesday. Tentative plans will have us taking a test on the book Wed.

HW: Please finish the book for Tuesday.