A Block prompt:
Please describe the most vivid smell that you remember, without telling me what you are specifically describing. 1 page
B and D Block: "Curiosity is the key to creativity." Akio Morita 1 page
You act the scene:
15 minutes to storyboard your Hero's Quest group project
10 minutes fro scene prep
20 minutes to perform
I will try and share some video of these afterschool.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Brit Lit:
I used different journal prompts today:
A Block: Describe a moment of intense pain. This can be phsical, or if you are brave emotional.
B and D Block: Smell is your greatest memory. Use the memory of smell to write a 1 page descriptive piece.
All classes: Today we broke into groups and constructed a Hero's Quest following the notes that I have given to you. We will be trading these and performing them in front of the class this Friday.
HW: Please study the Hero's Journey and be ready for a quiz on the terms. You should be able to explain each in your own words.
A Block: Describe a moment of intense pain. This can be phsical, or if you are brave emotional.
B and D Block: Smell is your greatest memory. Use the memory of smell to write a 1 page descriptive piece.
All classes: Today we broke into groups and constructed a Hero's Quest following the notes that I have given to you. We will be trading these and performing them in front of the class this Friday.
HW: Please study the Hero's Journey and be ready for a quiz on the terms. You should be able to explain each in your own words.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
D Block:
Today:
We started with journal prompt #3
We had M complete the Beowulf chant challenge. He lost and was forced to sing the chant on pg 73.
We took a timeline quiz (20 events) from pgs 1-83.
HW: Please read pg 83-101. Please be ready for a quiz on these pages.
Please be ready to share a specific image from a recent dream. We will be using them as symbols in or class writing project Thursday.
We started with journal prompt #3
We had M complete the Beowulf chant challenge. He lost and was forced to sing the chant on pg 73.
We took a timeline quiz (20 events) from pgs 1-83.
HW: Please read pg 83-101. Please be ready for a quiz on these pages.
Please be ready to share a specific image from a recent dream. We will be using them as symbols in or class writing project Thursday.
Brit Lit Paper assignment
The Hero’s Quest
Over the last week, we have looked at the classical definition of a hero. Specifically, we discussed the research and findings of Joseph Campbell. He believed that mythology was our one single truth as humans, and these stories connected us all in a very deep and spiritual way.
In a 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph typed paper, please take a popular movie, play, or novel, and examine how it fits Campbell’s classical definition. Please use the sheet that I gave you on this. You may pick any hero that you feel fits this mold, however, here are some suggestions that would work well: Pinocchio, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter
Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.
Please use the following outline to help you formulate your ideas:
Opening Paragraph
Your Thesis:
Example: Many stories in literature are often influenced by stories and writers before them. In the movie Star Wars, we are told the story of a Young Luke Skywalker, and follow his quest into outerspace on his way to defining himself and finding the hero inside him. The movie Star Wars follows the tradional hero’s quest.
Main body paragraph 1:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 2:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 3:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Conclusion:
Closing wrap up. Here you re-state your thesis statement.
Final Due:________________
Over the last week, we have looked at the classical definition of a hero. Specifically, we discussed the research and findings of Joseph Campbell. He believed that mythology was our one single truth as humans, and these stories connected us all in a very deep and spiritual way.
In a 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph typed paper, please take a popular movie, play, or novel, and examine how it fits Campbell’s classical definition. Please use the sheet that I gave you on this. You may pick any hero that you feel fits this mold, however, here are some suggestions that would work well: Pinocchio, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter
Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.
Please use the following outline to help you formulate your ideas:
Opening Paragraph
Your Thesis:
Example: Many stories in literature are often influenced by stories and writers before them. In the movie Star Wars, we are told the story of a Young Luke Skywalker, and follow his quest into outerspace on his way to defining himself and finding the hero inside him. The movie Star Wars follows the tradional hero’s quest.
Main body paragraph 1:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 2:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 3:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Conclusion:
Closing wrap up. Here you re-state your thesis statement.
Final Due:________________
A and B Block
Today we started with the following journal prompt:
"When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing." Enrique Poncela
We continued our great class discussions on The Hero's Quest. I gave you a 2nd handout detailing some of the things that we have been working on.
We will be writing a class story collectively on Thursday.
"When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing." Enrique Poncela
We continued our great class discussions on The Hero's Quest. I gave you a 2nd handout detailing some of the things that we have been working on.
We will be writing a class story collectively on Thursday.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Word O' the Week:
Vamoose: (va-Moos) verb intr. To leave in a hurry. From Spanish vamos (let's go.)
Use in class for bonus points and dum-dums...
Use in class for bonus points and dum-dums...
D Block:
Today in class we:
Journal #2:
"Everyone is necessarily the hero of his (her) own life story." John Barth
One page free-write.
We defined hero.
We defined the hero's quest.
We looked at the power of mythology.
I asked you to brainstorm on stories/movies that follow specific parts.
HW:
Read Beowulf: pgs 43-83. Please be ready for a quick quiz on your reading.
Journal #2:
"Everyone is necessarily the hero of his (her) own life story." John Barth
One page free-write.
We defined hero.
We defined the hero's quest.
We looked at the power of mythology.
I asked you to brainstorm on stories/movies that follow specific parts.
HW:
Read Beowulf: pgs 43-83. Please be ready for a quick quiz on your reading.
A Block:
Today:
We tracked down your journals and started the first 15 minutes doing a free-write.
I attempted to make the connection with what you wrote to the core concepts of heroic deeds.
We defined hero and examined modern day examples. We had a good talk about 911 and your feelings on the vents 10 years ago. I find it still hard to talk about.
I introduced you to the hero's quest, and passed out notes defining the concept.
I asked you to brainstorm on popular movies and stories that follow this mold. Please finish this for HW.
We looked at the power of mythology and had a discussion on why stories tied to these things have a deep lasting impact on us as humans.
These notes will be leading us towards our 1st paper assignment that I will assign this week.
We tracked down your journals and started the first 15 minutes doing a free-write.
I attempted to make the connection with what you wrote to the core concepts of heroic deeds.
We defined hero and examined modern day examples. We had a good talk about 911 and your feelings on the vents 10 years ago. I find it still hard to talk about.
I introduced you to the hero's quest, and passed out notes defining the concept.
I asked you to brainstorm on popular movies and stories that follow this mold. Please finish this for HW.
We looked at the power of mythology and had a discussion on why stories tied to these things have a deep lasting impact on us as humans.
These notes will be leading us towards our 1st paper assignment that I will assign this week.
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