Friday, April 30, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today we wrote poetry all block with our unconscious mind in a lesson that I call Dream Catching. We will take these random thoughts and process them on Monday into a new poem. This was an optional assignment- so if you did not wish to participate, or were not able to collect any dreams, I will have an alternative assignment for you on Monday.
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
World of Shakespeare:
Today we:
Completed Act 2. We did a new lesson that I call "a Monkey on my back." Basically we did the rest of Act 2 with doubles: One person said the line from the script, and the Monkey on the back said what they really were thinking. Even though this seemed silly at times- you were unknowingly doing some real higher level thinking.
We ended the block looking at Act 2 in movie form. We discussed the very different interpretations of Iago in the movie and debated if it worked for you as the viewer.
A Block dressed in costumes for the first time and was scared to use fake blood. We talked about drinking songs, and worked in audience feedback in the scene. We also looked at the difficulty in acting intoxicated.
Completed Act 2. We did a new lesson that I call "a Monkey on my back." Basically we did the rest of Act 2 with doubles: One person said the line from the script, and the Monkey on the back said what they really were thinking. Even though this seemed silly at times- you were unknowingly doing some real higher level thinking.
We ended the block looking at Act 2 in movie form. We discussed the very different interpretations of Iago in the movie and debated if it worked for you as the viewer.
A Block dressed in costumes for the first time and was scared to use fake blood. We talked about drinking songs, and worked in audience feedback in the scene. We also looked at the difficulty in acting intoxicated.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Soph Lit:
Updates to your post it note assignment.
I gave you the option to share your original poem.
We looked at 2 new poems: Jane Kenyon's Finding a Long Gray Hair, and Kenneth Koch's The Boiling Water
We stomped around the room demonstrating the sound pattern in Green Eggs and Ham.
I gave you the option to share your original poem.
We looked at 2 new poems: Jane Kenyon's Finding a Long Gray Hair, and Kenneth Koch's The Boiling Water
We stomped around the room demonstrating the sound pattern in Green Eggs and Ham.
World of Shakespeare:
A Block:
We took a quiz on Act 1.
I answered questions on your Macbeth Project. I reduced the quotes to 2 and answered questions. These are due Friday.
We reviewed Act 1.
B Block:
Some of you shared your Heralds. You made made me laugh out loud...
We performed our remix scenes- great stuff guys...
We reviewed act 2.
We acted Act 2, sc 3.
Have I mentioned that I love your class?
We took a quiz on Act 1.
I answered questions on your Macbeth Project. I reduced the quotes to 2 and answered questions. These are due Friday.
We reviewed Act 1.
B Block:
Some of you shared your Heralds. You made made me laugh out loud...
We performed our remix scenes- great stuff guys...
We reviewed act 2.
We acted Act 2, sc 3.
Have I mentioned that I love your class?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We started with journal #26: "Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood."
T.S.Elliot
We finished/completed our open mic night readings. I gave you notes on poetry. We read a few good poems and discussed them- specifically asking: what makes a good poem?
HW: Write a "good" original poem. These will be shared openly Thursday.
We started with journal #26: "Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood."
T.S.Elliot
We finished/completed our open mic night readings. I gave you notes on poetry. We read a few good poems and discussed them- specifically asking: what makes a good poem?
HW: Write a "good" original poem. These will be shared openly Thursday.
World of Shakespeare:
A Block:
We performed your modern Act 1 scenes in Othello. I hope to post some short video tonight...stay tuned....
HW: Please finish act 1.
B Block:
We completed Act 2, scene 3 in class. We learned about a Herald, fake blood, and drinking songs. We also explored the idea of audience participation. Specifically, we interacted with Iago and tried to warn Othello of his true nature.
The last 20 min. we completed your remix scenes. We will perform these Thursday (chica-chica)
HW: Please make a modern Herald. 1/2 page.
We performed your modern Act 1 scenes in Othello. I hope to post some short video tonight...stay tuned....
HW: Please finish act 1.
B Block:
We completed Act 2, scene 3 in class. We learned about a Herald, fake blood, and drinking songs. We also explored the idea of audience participation. Specifically, we interacted with Iago and tried to warn Othello of his true nature.
The last 20 min. we completed your remix scenes. We will perform these Thursday (chica-chica)
HW: Please make a modern Herald. 1/2 page.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Soph Lit:
C Block:
We had our first open mic night in room 3115. Each of you stood in front of the class and recited your favorite poem with a brief explanation as to why. Incredible stuff. Thank you for those that trusted us with personal feelings. You helped to illustrate the point: poems connect us with our humanity. They make us feel and connect to other people. The poems shared today exemplified this. Great job C Block!
D: Block:
We finished Dead Poets Society and looked at 5 poems mentioned/suggested in the film.
HW: Please bring in your favorite poem and be prepared to read it in front of the class. Please also be ready with a brief introduction to why you liked it.
We had our first open mic night in room 3115. Each of you stood in front of the class and recited your favorite poem with a brief explanation as to why. Incredible stuff. Thank you for those that trusted us with personal feelings. You helped to illustrate the point: poems connect us with our humanity. They make us feel and connect to other people. The poems shared today exemplified this. Great job C Block!
D: Block:
We finished Dead Poets Society and looked at 5 poems mentioned/suggested in the film.
HW: Please bring in your favorite poem and be prepared to read it in front of the class. Please also be ready with a brief introduction to why you liked it.
World of Shakespeare:
A Block: It was nice to meet you all today. We will finish your work on Act 1 in Othello.
B Block:
Today I hosted the first annual Willie Award Show. Congratulations to all winning movies.
We broke into our groups and spent time finishing your remix scenes. I am looking for you to perform these Wed. From walking around the room, I am excited to see these!
B Block:
Today I hosted the first annual Willie Award Show. Congratulations to all winning movies.
We broke into our groups and spent time finishing your remix scenes. I am looking for you to perform these Wed. From walking around the room, I am excited to see these!
Monday, April 26, 2010
WOS:
Directions: Throughout the course, you have met some very powerful, yet diverse characters. Most would agree that the development of these complex parts is one of the most lasting elements of his play construction. As we discussed in class, Hamlet can be performed at least 5 different ways.
1.) I would like you to step back and identify 5 of your favorite characters. In a 3-4 page script, I would like to have you work them into an original scene. The focus should be on showing each part.
2.) Start with listing all 5 parts, with a brief description of each to someone not familiar with any of the plays
3.) Next, identify a setting and scene. Please begin your play with a brief description of where the play takes place.
4.) Decide as a group the main conflict that they are facing and how it will be resolved. You are required to make these a tragedy, following the notes that I gave you on how this was crafted by Shakespeare. Your final moment of suspense needs to be clear and well defined.
5.) Last, we will make copies and perform these in class on Tuesday. You will have all of this block, and 15 minutes Tuesday to construct and rehearse.
Please select from the following plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet, The 12th Night, and Othello.
1.) I would like you to step back and identify 5 of your favorite characters. In a 3-4 page script, I would like to have you work them into an original scene. The focus should be on showing each part.
2.) Start with listing all 5 parts, with a brief description of each to someone not familiar with any of the plays
3.) Next, identify a setting and scene. Please begin your play with a brief description of where the play takes place.
4.) Decide as a group the main conflict that they are facing and how it will be resolved. You are required to make these a tragedy, following the notes that I gave you on how this was crafted by Shakespeare. Your final moment of suspense needs to be clear and well defined.
5.) Last, we will make copies and perform these in class on Tuesday. You will have all of this block, and 15 minutes Tuesday to construct and rehearse.
Please select from the following plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet, The 12th Night, and Othello.
Soph Lit:
Today we:
Finished/started Dead Poets Society
Looked at the poems from the movie
HW: Please bring in your favorite poem and be prepared to read it to the class and briefly explain why you like it.
Finished/started Dead Poets Society
Looked at the poems from the movie
HW: Please bring in your favorite poem and be prepared to read it to the class and briefly explain why you like it.
WOS:
A warm welcome to A block! I will be taking over your class while Mr. Earls is out on sick leave. Looking forward to meeting you...
B Block: Today we:
Finished our movies.
Started the remix of Will. I asked you to take 4 plays, and at least 5 characters and rework them into an original scene. The emphasis should be on character development; meaning they should act like their character. 3-4 pages min.
We will have our awards show for the movies and perform these Tuesday.
B Block: Today we:
Finished our movies.
Started the remix of Will. I asked you to take 4 plays, and at least 5 characters and rework them into an original scene. The emphasis should be on character development; meaning they should act like their character. 3-4 pages min.
We will have our awards show for the movies and perform these Tuesday.
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