Today in class:
A Block: We performed Act 4, sc 1 with the Tivo effect. We passed around the TivO remote and used it to pause the action and ask questions. In my home it is referred to as "the force," but we will just stick with Tivo for now.
We will be using the Tivo all of next week, with a new controller of the force each day.
B Block: Due to the comment about ewokes, we spent some time analysing one of the most disturbingly real pieces of pop culture; The Star Wars Holiday Special. This train wreck of a gem was only aired once, and has been since destroyed. It redefined the term jumping the shark....
We are now both caught up. Be ready to rock act 4 next week!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The
Shortest Sentence in the English Language
The shortest English language sentence is not “I am.” Follow along now—it does get technical.
“I am,” first of all, is not a sentence. An English sentence must have a subject / predicate relationship, and the key element in that relationship is the type of verb that creates the predicate. Verbs either show action or they do not. Verbs without action, such as “am,” when used as a predicate, must have something to complete the meaning—a complement. So you “am” “something.” “I am happy” is a sentence since “happy” is fulfilling the complement role. Therefore, “I am” is not a sentence.
The shortest English sentence is probably “Go.” “Go” is an action verb and can be used in imperative mood, which means that it can be used with good, old “You Understood.” So “Go” actually means “You go.” On the other hand, if that interpretation doesn’t strike your fancy, let’s say that understood meanings are disallowed, then “I go” is the shortest sentence. “Go” doesn’t require a complement since it is an action verb nor does it require a direct object. With a total of three letters—the same number as the illegal “I am” contender—“I go” should reign as the champion, unless someone out there knows of a single letter verb. (No fair pulling in Old English and foreign languages.)
Shortest Sentence in the English Language
The shortest English language sentence is not “I am.” Follow along now—it does get technical.
“I am,” first of all, is not a sentence. An English sentence must have a subject / predicate relationship, and the key element in that relationship is the type of verb that creates the predicate. Verbs either show action or they do not. Verbs without action, such as “am,” when used as a predicate, must have something to complete the meaning—a complement. So you “am” “something.” “I am happy” is a sentence since “happy” is fulfilling the complement role. Therefore, “I am” is not a sentence.
The shortest English sentence is probably “Go.” “Go” is an action verb and can be used in imperative mood, which means that it can be used with good, old “You Understood.” So “Go” actually means “You go.” On the other hand, if that interpretation doesn’t strike your fancy, let’s say that understood meanings are disallowed, then “I go” is the shortest sentence. “Go” doesn’t require a complement since it is an action verb nor does it require a direct object. With a total of three letters—the same number as the illegal “I am” contender—“I go” should reign as the champion, unless someone out there knows of a single letter verb. (No fair pulling in Old English and foreign languages.)
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We broke into small groups and looked at the many lies that Holden tells. I asked you to formulate an opinion on whether Holden is honest/good, or dishonest/evil. Does he lie for fun? Is it a form of sarcasm? Does his lies hurt other people around him? Would you want to be friends with a kid like Holden?
Next, we worked on an activity called You Act the Scene. I asked you to re-create the following scenes:
1. Old Spencer Says Goodbye (pg. 6)
2. Holden and Ackley-Kid (pg. 20)
3. Holden vs. Stradlater (pg. 27)
4. Holden tries to woo Ernest's Mom (pg. 54)
We had our 2nd quiz on the book.
HW: Please read 10-11.
We broke into small groups and looked at the many lies that Holden tells. I asked you to formulate an opinion on whether Holden is honest/good, or dishonest/evil. Does he lie for fun? Is it a form of sarcasm? Does his lies hurt other people around him? Would you want to be friends with a kid like Holden?
Next, we worked on an activity called You Act the Scene. I asked you to re-create the following scenes:
1. Old Spencer Says Goodbye (pg. 6)
2. Holden and Ackley-Kid (pg. 20)
3. Holden vs. Stradlater (pg. 27)
4. Holden tries to woo Ernest's Mom (pg. 54)
We had our 2nd quiz on the book.
HW: Please read 10-11.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We took a quiz on Act 3. Please see me ASAP if you missed it to schedule a make-up.
We completed you mini productions of Othello, ending in greatness with Act 4, sc 1
We took a quiz on Act 3. Please see me ASAP if you missed it to schedule a make-up.
We completed you mini productions of Othello, ending in greatness with Act 4, sc 1
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
Journal #27: What is the largest lie that you have ever told?
Quiz on CH 4-7
End of Debate.
Start/finish Ferris Bueller and go over compare and contrast paper.
Journal #27: What is the largest lie that you have ever told?
Quiz on CH 4-7
End of Debate.
Start/finish Ferris Bueller and go over compare and contrast paper.
World of Shakespeare:
Today:
We performed Act III sc 3, 4 Act IV sc 1
We will have a quiz on Thursday
HW: Please review above in preparation for the quiz
We performed Act III sc 3, 4 Act IV sc 1
We will have a quiz on Thursday
HW: Please review above in preparation for the quiz
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We reviewed CH 4-5. We had a quick quiz. We completed our class debate on censorship of books and media.
HW: Please read CH 6-7
Tomorrow we will be starting our compare and contrast essays. Specifically we will be looking at two of my favorite characters: Holden and Ferris Bueller.
We reviewed CH 4-5. We had a quick quiz. We completed our class debate on censorship of books and media.
HW: Please read CH 6-7
Tomorrow we will be starting our compare and contrast essays. Specifically we will be looking at two of my favorite characters: Holden and Ferris Bueller.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We reviewed up to Act 4. I broke you into groups and we worked on staging your scene. These will be performed tomorrow- so make sure you end in super greatness!
HW: Please review your lines. You need to be super familiar with them for this to flow.
We reviewed up to Act 4. I broke you into groups and we worked on staging your scene. These will be performed tomorrow- so make sure you end in super greatness!
HW: Please review your lines. You need to be super familiar with them for this to flow.
Monday, May 10, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
A Block:
We looked at the film. I broke you into two groups- each responsible for an scene in act 3.
B Block:
We missed our senior friends. We did a few acting exercises showing: weight, smell, and sound without words. As always, so cool to see you all smile while learning.
We will get back to Othello Tueday.
We looked at the film. I broke you into two groups- each responsible for an scene in act 3.
B Block:
We missed our senior friends. We did a few acting exercises showing: weight, smell, and sound without words. As always, so cool to see you all smile while learning.
We will get back to Othello Tueday.
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