Friday, October 22, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We reviewed Act 2. I broke you into groups of 6 and we assigned parts and read/acted out sc 3-4.
I asked each group to make a 5 question quiz on Act 2, and each group took another group quiz.
We finally finished all the sonnet movie projects.
I gave awards for the top three.
Honors go to:
Jessicca J, CL, and Melanie. Great job guys!
We reviewed Act 2. I broke you into groups of 6 and we assigned parts and read/acted out sc 3-4.
I asked each group to make a 5 question quiz on Act 2, and each group took another group quiz.
We finally finished all the sonnet movie projects.
I gave awards for the top three.
Honors go to:
Jessicca J, CL, and Melanie. Great job guys!
Soph Lit:
Today, we started our oral presentations. I have posted a few videos below. Please make sure that you know your presentation date and that you are ready to go! We are off to a great start!
I also passed back your Animal Farm Exams.
I also passed back your Animal Farm Exams.
Brit Lit:
Today in class:
We watched the Macbeth movie up to the end of Act 2.
I answered questions on your reading yesterday.
We discussed the suspicions that Macbeth's staff are starting to have and why.
We ended with a prelude to next week: scary ghost stories. We wrote short stories and swapped them three times. The end result was some real funky tales!
I will be telling you are true ghost story from my time in Ireland on Friday....
We watched the Macbeth movie up to the end of Act 2.
I answered questions on your reading yesterday.
We discussed the suspicions that Macbeth's staff are starting to have and why.
We ended with a prelude to next week: scary ghost stories. We wrote short stories and swapped them three times. The end result was some real funky tales!
I will be telling you are true ghost story from my time in Ireland on Friday....
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class we worked on understanding the "funny."
Specifically, we looked at comic timing, and non-verbal humor. We watched some classic examples, and talked about how they are both used in his plays.
Last call for your Sonnet Project this wed. Please see me after that to complete.
Specifically, we looked at comic timing, and non-verbal humor. We watched some classic examples, and talked about how they are both used in his plays.
Last call for your Sonnet Project this wed. Please see me after that to complete.
Soph Lit:
Oral Report Projects
For the next week, we are going to take a break from our study of novels. The study of English typically focuses on two main points: reading comprehension (what you understand when reading) and writing. Communicating through speech is also an important side of the subject. Everyone, no matter what your profession, will need to know how to communicate verbally. Even though some of you look at speaking in front of a group as painful as dental surgery, it is something that you all will eventually need to do.
Think of something that you know how to do well. This can be a hobby, a sport, or a skill. You job is to give a 5-10 minute oral report on your topic. You will be graded on the following points:
1. Introduction
2. Eye contact
3. Successful use of time
4. Thorough review / explanation of topic
5. Use of visual aids
6. Use of voice
7. Conclusion
You may wish to use note cards to organize your thoughts. Visual aids such as video, overheads, and charts are part of your grade. Remember, your final report needs to teach something. Your report needs to have set objectives. In other words, what do you want the class to know at the end? We will have a research day in the library. You will be able to obtain research from books, databases and the Internet.
Here is a timetable for the reports:
Tues, 10/19: Topics due. List 5 things that you may wish to give a report on.
Wed, 10/20: Research in the library.
Thurs, 10/21: Additional research if necessary. Outline for speech due. These may be on note cards.
Fri, 10/22- Tues 10/26: Oral reports. These should be 5-10 minutes.
For the next week, we are going to take a break from our study of novels. The study of English typically focuses on two main points: reading comprehension (what you understand when reading) and writing. Communicating through speech is also an important side of the subject. Everyone, no matter what your profession, will need to know how to communicate verbally. Even though some of you look at speaking in front of a group as painful as dental surgery, it is something that you all will eventually need to do.
Think of something that you know how to do well. This can be a hobby, a sport, or a skill. You job is to give a 5-10 minute oral report on your topic. You will be graded on the following points:
1. Introduction
2. Eye contact
3. Successful use of time
4. Thorough review / explanation of topic
5. Use of visual aids
6. Use of voice
7. Conclusion
You may wish to use note cards to organize your thoughts. Visual aids such as video, overheads, and charts are part of your grade. Remember, your final report needs to teach something. Your report needs to have set objectives. In other words, what do you want the class to know at the end? We will have a research day in the library. You will be able to obtain research from books, databases and the Internet.
Here is a timetable for the reports:
Tues, 10/19: Topics due. List 5 things that you may wish to give a report on.
Wed, 10/20: Research in the library.
Thurs, 10/21: Additional research if necessary. Outline for speech due. These may be on note cards.
Fri, 10/22- Tues 10/26: Oral reports. These should be 5-10 minutes.
Brit Lit:
Today we acted out Act 2 in Macbeth.
HW: Please review your reading. We will have a quiz first thing wed. Also, please bring a jacket or something warm, as we will be doing the banquo murder scene by the woods outside.
HW: Please review your reading. We will have a quiz first thing wed. Also, please bring a jacket or something warm, as we will be doing the banquo murder scene by the woods outside.
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