Today:
We selected a line (or two) of powerful verse. I asked you to write the line down on a stickie note and stick it in a random spot. I suggested: school, home, work, Patrick's football helmet...
We talked about the discovery of a line.
I went over dramatic language and imagery in the poem.
We define the structure of a Shakespeare sonnet.
We defined an iambic pentameter.
I made each of you a unstressed, or stressed syllable.
We stomped around the room to illustrate the pattern. I suggested that this is the heartbeat of the poet. We talked about why this has an impact on us( mother's heartbeat, ocean waves, etc.)
I asked you to write you own sonnet.
We looked at a few samples of previous sonnet projects. These will be assigned officially on Monday and due next Friday.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Brit Lit:
Today:
A Block: We finished the play.
We took notes on acts 4.2-5.8
We will have a test on Macbeth this Monday.
We went to the computer lab to select one of our last 5 creative writing prompts, You were asked to select the one that you feel best showcases your writing. I asked you to clean it up and make it sparkle. We will finish these on Tuesday in the lab.
C Block: We finished our notes. We reviewed for the test Monday. We went to the computer lab to type one of your last 5 creative prompts.
A Block: We finished the play.
We took notes on acts 4.2-5.8
We will have a test on Macbeth this Monday.
We went to the computer lab to select one of our last 5 creative writing prompts, You were asked to select the one that you feel best showcases your writing. I asked you to clean it up and make it sparkle. We will finish these on Tuesday in the lab.
C Block: We finished our notes. We reviewed for the test Monday. We went to the computer lab to type one of your last 5 creative prompts.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Shakespeare:
We all had a chance to share the sonnet that you brought in and covered the following:
Read the poems slowly. Savor all of the richness of the poem. We race through life- consider smelling the flower from time to time.
Two lines can stick and stand on their own beauty.
We covered the themes found in the sonnets.
We looked at the life experience that might be needed to understand the complexity of feeling.
HW: Please read the four sonnets that I gave you at least twice. S L O W L Y.... Find the two lines that you most connect to and be ready to explain why.
Read the poems slowly. Savor all of the richness of the poem. We race through life- consider smelling the flower from time to time.
Two lines can stick and stand on their own beauty.
We covered the themes found in the sonnets.
We looked at the life experience that might be needed to understand the complexity of feeling.
HW: Please read the four sonnets that I gave you at least twice. S L O W L Y.... Find the two lines that you most connect to and be ready to explain why.
Brit Lit:
Today: A Block shred their Macbeth videos and worked on finishing the play.
C Block:
We watched a few more Macbeth projects.
We finished the play
We reviewed for the test
After lunch, I broke you into small groups to write an outline for a sequel to the play.
Test this Monday. Please make sure that you have your notes and review the play.
C Block:
We watched a few more Macbeth projects.
We finished the play
We reviewed for the test
After lunch, I broke you into small groups to write an outline for a sequel to the play.
Test this Monday. Please make sure that you have your notes and review the play.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Shakespeare:
We took the test on The Twelfth Night. If you were absent, please schedule a time with me to make it up.
We began our look at the sonnets. I gave you my lecture notes.
HW: Find a sonnet that connects to you and have it ready to share in class on Thursday. If you can't find one, you are also able to write your own.
We began our look at the sonnets. I gave you my lecture notes.
HW: Find a sonnet that connects to you and have it ready to share in class on Thursday. If you can't find one, you are also able to write your own.
Brit Lit:
Today:
A Block:
Each group was given a 15 minute block to edit their video project.
I broke you into your same groups and asked you to speculate how act 5 will resolve. I asked you to brainstorm on 10 fictitious events that would resolve the main 10 problems in the play. I hate to say it, but most of you came up with endings that are better than the real one.
Speaking of the true ending, we will be finishing the play this week.
We will be world premiering your videos on Thursday. I am greatly looking forward to seeing what you all came up with.
C Block:
We went down to the auditorium and watched your projects.
We worked on finishing act 5.
We took a quick quiz on 4-5.
A Block:
Each group was given a 15 minute block to edit their video project.
I broke you into your same groups and asked you to speculate how act 5 will resolve. I asked you to brainstorm on 10 fictitious events that would resolve the main 10 problems in the play. I hate to say it, but most of you came up with endings that are better than the real one.
Speaking of the true ending, we will be finishing the play this week.
We will be world premiering your videos on Thursday. I am greatly looking forward to seeing what you all came up with.
C Block:
We went down to the auditorium and watched your projects.
We worked on finishing act 5.
We took a quick quiz on 4-5.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
WOS:
Today:
We watched the origional Obi-Wan (Sir Alec Guiness) in a horrible vesrion of the play. I bet that you never expected to see Obi-Wan in yellow leggings....
We took a quiz on Act 5.
I reviewed for the mini test Wed. You may use one page of notes if needed. I also gave the three essay questions. You may wish to prepare these at home tonight.
We broke into 2 groups and I asked you to show the love resolutions at the end of the play. Unlike past plays, it was refreshing that everyone did not die...
Up Next...we look at the poetry of Shakespeare...and the keys to his heart..
We watched the origional Obi-Wan (Sir Alec Guiness) in a horrible vesrion of the play. I bet that you never expected to see Obi-Wan in yellow leggings....
We took a quiz on Act 5.
I reviewed for the mini test Wed. You may use one page of notes if needed. I also gave the three essay questions. You may wish to prepare these at home tonight.
We broke into 2 groups and I asked you to show the love resolutions at the end of the play. Unlike past plays, it was refreshing that everyone did not die...
Up Next...we look at the poetry of Shakespeare...and the keys to his heart..
Brit Lit:
Today:
We made a horrible stew. 15 gross ingredients that are worse than the stew in act 4.
We read act 4.
We took a quiz on act 3-4.
All Macbeth movies are due Thursday. I will be after school on Tuesday Wed. and Thursday if any group needs additional time.
We made a horrible stew. 15 gross ingredients that are worse than the stew in act 4.
We read act 4.
We took a quiz on act 3-4.
All Macbeth movies are due Thursday. I will be after school on Tuesday Wed. and Thursday if any group needs additional time.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Shakespeare:
I gave you class today to write/type your She's the Man parody paper in the library.
The play is due Tuesday. We will be taking a quiz on the ending of the play, so please make sure that you are ready.
The play is due Tuesday. We will be taking a quiz on the ending of the play, so please make sure that you are ready.
Brit Lit:
Today, we completed journal #25:
If you had the ability to change and three events over thanksgiving, what would you choose. What would change as a result? Would your Thanksgiving be better or worse?
A Block: I gave you this block to finish filming your Macbeth video projects.
C Block: We worked on ACT III-IV
For this Friday, please select one of your 5 creative journal prompts and work it into a polished piece of writing. We will be typing these in the computer lab this Friday.
We will be watching your Macbeth projects this Friday on the big screen. If any group needs additional time, I will be after school this Tuesday and Wed. Please make a point of arranging a time that you can meet to finish.
If you had the ability to change and three events over thanksgiving, what would you choose. What would change as a result? Would your Thanksgiving be better or worse?
A Block: I gave you this block to finish filming your Macbeth video projects.
C Block: We worked on ACT III-IV
For this Friday, please select one of your 5 creative journal prompts and work it into a polished piece of writing. We will be typing these in the computer lab this Friday.
We will be watching your Macbeth projects this Friday on the big screen. If any group needs additional time, I will be after school this Tuesday and Wed. Please make a point of arranging a time that you can meet to finish.
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