Thursday, October 7, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We did some group improve to get us ready for comedy. Specifically, we worked on timing, sound, and how a common word can be used to mean something else. These will all be important tools in understanding and appreciating the humor in his plays.
Have a nice break. Please remember: 14 line sonnet to be recited Tuesday. Sonnet movie project due Friday. Both are test/paper/project grades (40%)
We did some group improve to get us ready for comedy. Specifically, we worked on timing, sound, and how a common word can be used to mean something else. These will all be important tools in understanding and appreciating the humor in his plays.
Have a nice break. Please remember: 14 line sonnet to be recited Tuesday. Sonnet movie project due Friday. Both are test/paper/project grades (40%)
Soph Lit:
This morning I gave you the majority of the block to work with your partner on your propaganda projects, Please be reminded that these are due Tuesday.
Have a wonderful 4 day break!
Have a wonderful 4 day break!
Brit Lit:
Today in class:
We defined: Stress and inflection and gave examples.
Each person found a line that they could demonstrate either in.
We tossed Baby Vader around the room and tried the lines.
We finished Act 1, took review notes, and a quiz on Act 1
HW: Please learn the following for Tuesday:
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death.
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more.
It is a taleTold by an idiot, full of sound and fury,Signifying nothing.
We defined: Stress and inflection and gave examples.
Each person found a line that they could demonstrate either in.
We tossed Baby Vader around the room and tried the lines.
We finished Act 1, took review notes, and a quiz on Act 1
HW: Please learn the following for Tuesday:
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death.
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more.
It is a taleTold by an idiot, full of sound and fury,Signifying nothing.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
WOS:
Today, I asked you to convert your sonnet into a new dialect. We shared 10 of them.
Next, we went around the room reading one line each, as I played the blues matching the sound of the line.
We moved the project to next Friday, and the learning of the line to Tuesday when we get back from the break. Remember, this is a test grade.
I passed back a bunch of old papers.
soph Lit:
Today:
We reviewed ch 4-5. I gave you a quiz on your reading and notes.
We talked about the Propaganda project. I agreed to allow you to have some of the block Thursday to allow you to work in your group.
HW: Please read ch 7-8 and work on your project.
We reviewed ch 4-5. I gave you a quiz on your reading and notes.
We talked about the Propaganda project. I agreed to allow you to have some of the block Thursday to allow you to work in your group.
HW: Please read ch 7-8 and work on your project.
Brit Lit:
Today we finished Act 1, sc3.
I broke you into 5 groups and gave you small skits to introduce the themes in the play.
I passed back a bunch of stuff. Progress reports this week.
I broke you into 5 groups and gave you small skits to introduce the themes in the play.
I passed back a bunch of stuff. Progress reports this week.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
The Sonnet Movie Project
Introduction:
As we have been discussing in class, Shakespeare’s sonnets revealed a much deeper and complex picture of his heart. For your next project, you will need to visualize the feeling and emotion in the sonnet.
Procedure:
Pick a sonnet that you connect with, or just like. It will be easier if you pick one that holds a special connection to you specifically. If not, that is ok- just try and have one that you have feeling towards.
Next, you are to make a visual representation of the images and feelings in the sonnet. Here are some suggestions:
A short film:
This needs to be 3 minutes long. Please narrate your sonnet over the footage. The footage and images in the movie must tie in with the sonnet.
Powerpoint/slideshow:
For each of the 14 lines, please pick an image that expresses the feeling or imagery of the line. Please use background music to score these emotions as well.
Painting/Drawing:
Draw an emotional representation for each of the 14 lines. You will need to read your sonnet to the class, and hold up each image.
You will be graded on the following rubric:
You successfully understood the poem……………………30 points
You had a correct visual representation for each of the 14 lines
………30 points
You presented it live in front of the class…………………..40 points
Introduction:
As we have been discussing in class, Shakespeare’s sonnets revealed a much deeper and complex picture of his heart. For your next project, you will need to visualize the feeling and emotion in the sonnet.
Procedure:
Pick a sonnet that you connect with, or just like. It will be easier if you pick one that holds a special connection to you specifically. If not, that is ok- just try and have one that you have feeling towards.
Next, you are to make a visual representation of the images and feelings in the sonnet. Here are some suggestions:
A short film:
This needs to be 3 minutes long. Please narrate your sonnet over the footage. The footage and images in the movie must tie in with the sonnet.
Powerpoint/slideshow:
For each of the 14 lines, please pick an image that expresses the feeling or imagery of the line. Please use background music to score these emotions as well.
Painting/Drawing:
Draw an emotional representation for each of the 14 lines. You will need to read your sonnet to the class, and hold up each image.
You will be graded on the following rubric:
You successfully understood the poem……………………30 points
You had a correct visual representation for each of the 14 lines
………30 points
You presented it live in front of the class…………………..40 points
ReMiX
Three april purfumes in three hot junes burnd My love shall in my verse ever live young If they were filled with your high deserts Oh, him she stares to show what wealth she had; You to your beautious blessing add a curse.
Past cure i am, now reason is past care- My tongue tied patience with too much disdain.
Then this rich praise- that you alone are you?
Chiding that tongue- that ever sweet.
And time, that gave, that doth now his gift confound; No longer moun for me when i am dead.
Past cure i am, now reason is past care- My tongue tied patience with too much disdain.
Then this rich praise- that you alone are you?
Chiding that tongue- that ever sweet.
And time, that gave, that doth now his gift confound; No longer moun for me when i am dead.
World of Shakespeare:
Today I gave you my notes on sonnets. We looked at the structure of a sonnet.
We remixed your sonnet. I broke you into 2 groups and you needed to see how your line might fit structural.
Examples above.
We remixed your sonnet. I broke you into 2 groups and you needed to see how your line might fit structural.
Examples above.
Soph Lit:
Today:
We looked at your HW from last night: 7 laws that define your utopia.
Today we combined the laws into one new world. we then looked at a dystopia.
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopia
We tried to destroy another world based on the weakness of the laws.
We reviewed CH 4-5.
HW please read CH 7-8. Expect a quiz.
We looked at your HW from last night: 7 laws that define your utopia.
Today we combined the laws into one new world. we then looked at a dystopia.
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystopia
We tried to destroy another world based on the weakness of the laws.
We reviewed CH 4-5.
HW please read CH 7-8. Expect a quiz.
Brit Lit:
Today in class:
We took a quiz on your Macbeth reading for HW last night.
We took notes on a Shakespearean Tragedy, talked about the Macbeth curse, and looked at the power of lady Macbeth.
We acted out the first part of the play.
We took a quiz on your Macbeth reading for HW last night.
We took notes on a Shakespearean Tragedy, talked about the Macbeth curse, and looked at the power of lady Macbeth.
We acted out the first part of the play.
Monday, October 4, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
We are first drawn to Shakespeare’s plays
We are drawn to him first as a dramatist
We like his plays
He is a master of words
Then we are drawn to the sonnets as
A painter uses color
A sculptor uses form and shape
As a poet uses words
Keep this book of sonnets for the course
Just about no one reads all sonnets at once 1-154
But rather people jump around
Read reread to enjoy and see potential of meaning
Find your favorites
Some are quite simple yet upon further analysis some are quite complex
I’ll give you a brief outline of the sonnets
Some background and interpretations/insights
We are drawn to him first as a dramatist
We like his plays
He is a master of words
Then we are drawn to the sonnets as
A painter uses color
A sculptor uses form and shape
As a poet uses words
Keep this book of sonnets for the course
Just about no one reads all sonnets at once 1-154
But rather people jump around
Read reread to enjoy and see potential of meaning
Find your favorites
Some are quite simple yet upon further analysis some are quite complex
I’ll give you a brief outline of the sonnets
Some background and interpretations/insights
Soph Lit:
Sophomore English DUE DATE _____________
PROPAGANDA PROJECT
HYPE - an elaborate, exaggerated promotion or advertisement.
PROPAGANDA - a biased, one-sided communication meant to influence the thoughts and actions of an audience. STRONG PERSUASION where a propagandist may conceal contradictory information, distort facts, LIE, and rely on simple and repetitive messages/slogans. He/she uses powerful symbols and loaded language and words in order to manipulate and control the audience.
Remember, the propagandist works to gain the audience's trust.
Directions: Each TEAM is to develop an advertisement for a particular PRODUCT or PROMOTE A PARTICULAR EVENT.
Please choose from the following:
Commercial (TV or Radio)
Poster
Radio ad
Jingle/song
Please use at least 4 terms successfully from my lecture on how to take over the world.
PROPAGANDA PROJECT
HYPE - an elaborate, exaggerated promotion or advertisement.
PROPAGANDA - a biased, one-sided communication meant to influence the thoughts and actions of an audience. STRONG PERSUASION where a propagandist may conceal contradictory information, distort facts, LIE, and rely on simple and repetitive messages/slogans. He/she uses powerful symbols and loaded language and words in order to manipulate and control the audience.
Remember, the propagandist works to gain the audience's trust.
Directions: Each TEAM is to develop an advertisement for a particular PRODUCT or PROMOTE A PARTICULAR EVENT.
Please choose from the following:
Commercial (TV or Radio)
Poster
Radio ad
Jingle/song
Please use at least 4 terms successfully from my lecture on how to take over the world.
Brit Lit:
Today we looked at Shakespearean insults.
HW: Please read the section on Shakespeare's Macbeth. Expect a quick quiz on your reading...
HW: Please read the section on Shakespeare's Macbeth. Expect a quick quiz on your reading...
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