Thursday, March 7, 2013
WOS:
Meet the Characters
Viola: A noble woman who is rescued after a shipwreck. She believes her twin
brother to have drowned in the disaster. She decides to make her own
way in the world. She disguises herself as a boy and uses the name
"Cesario" so that she can work as a page in Duke Orsino's household.
Orsino: The powerful Duke of Ilyria. He is obsessed with the countess Olivia, who
does not return his love. Orsino seems to wallow in his own misery,
perhaps more concerned with 'being in love' than he is with the person he
claims to love. He is egotistical and misses what those around him are
feeling.
Olivia: A wealthy and very beautiful citizen of Ilyria. She has recently lost her
father and her brother. She claims that she will not show her face for
seven years while mourning. This rule gets quickly thrown away when it
suits her. Olivia also seems to enjoy the drama of her own suffering.
Malvolio: The steward (head servant) of Olivia's household. He keeps things in
very good order, but he also won't let anybody have any fun. He takes
himself very seriously and frowns upon those who do not act like he
thinks they should. He is very ambitious and thinks very highly of
himself.
Feste: Olivia's fool. His job is to make people laugh, but along the way he
manages to make a number of good points. Like many of Shakespeare's
fools, he tells the truth through the mask of his profession. He may be a
fool by trade, but he sees more of what is going on than most.
Maria: Olivia's gentlewoman, or chief maid. She also helps run the household,
but she doesn't look down on those around her. A very intelligent
woman, she is able to both help Olivia and keep order, while at the same
time have a bit of fun with Sir Toby.
Toby Belch: Olivia's Uncle who lives in her household. He is a drunk and likes to
spend his evenings (and most days) drinking with his friends and playing
tricks on people. He is a smart person, but spends so much time drunk it
is hard to see. His foolishness is starting to get on Olivia's nerves (as well
as everyone else's).
Andrew Aguecheek: A foolish knight who joins Sir Toby in his drunken sport.
He likes to think of himself as handsome, clever, charming, a good
dancer, and many other things, but really he is just an idiot and a coward.
Toby convinces Sir Andrew that Olivia could fall in love with him, but
really it is a ploy so Toby can keep living off Sir Andrew's money.
Sebastian: Viola's twin brother. He also believes his sibling died in the shipwreck.
As he travels through Ilyria he is confused that so many people seem to
know him. A noble man, he knows how to take care of himself.
Antonio: A sailor on the ship that sank. He rescued Sebastian and they become
close friends. He insists on accompanying his friend to help and protect
him in Ilyria. This is dangerous for him, though, since he is a wanted man.
Fabian: Another servant of Olivia. Fabian occasionally helps Sir Toby in his
schemes and enjoys his pranks.
Valentine and Curio: Gentlemen working for Duke Orsino
Sea Captain: The kind captain who rescues Viola when her ship sinks.
Viola: A noble woman who is rescued after a shipwreck. She believes her twin
brother to have drowned in the disaster. She decides to make her own
way in the world. She disguises herself as a boy and uses the name
"Cesario" so that she can work as a page in Duke Orsino's household.
Orsino: The powerful Duke of Ilyria. He is obsessed with the countess Olivia, who
does not return his love. Orsino seems to wallow in his own misery,
perhaps more concerned with 'being in love' than he is with the person he
claims to love. He is egotistical and misses what those around him are
feeling.
Olivia: A wealthy and very beautiful citizen of Ilyria. She has recently lost her
father and her brother. She claims that she will not show her face for
seven years while mourning. This rule gets quickly thrown away when it
suits her. Olivia also seems to enjoy the drama of her own suffering.
Malvolio: The steward (head servant) of Olivia's household. He keeps things in
very good order, but he also won't let anybody have any fun. He takes
himself very seriously and frowns upon those who do not act like he
thinks they should. He is very ambitious and thinks very highly of
himself.
Feste: Olivia's fool. His job is to make people laugh, but along the way he
manages to make a number of good points. Like many of Shakespeare's
fools, he tells the truth through the mask of his profession. He may be a
fool by trade, but he sees more of what is going on than most.
Maria: Olivia's gentlewoman, or chief maid. She also helps run the household,
but she doesn't look down on those around her. A very intelligent
woman, she is able to both help Olivia and keep order, while at the same
time have a bit of fun with Sir Toby.
Toby Belch: Olivia's Uncle who lives in her household. He is a drunk and likes to
spend his evenings (and most days) drinking with his friends and playing
tricks on people. He is a smart person, but spends so much time drunk it
is hard to see. His foolishness is starting to get on Olivia's nerves (as well
as everyone else's).
Andrew Aguecheek: A foolish knight who joins Sir Toby in his drunken sport.
He likes to think of himself as handsome, clever, charming, a good
dancer, and many other things, but really he is just an idiot and a coward.
Toby convinces Sir Andrew that Olivia could fall in love with him, but
really it is a ploy so Toby can keep living off Sir Andrew's money.
Sebastian: Viola's twin brother. He also believes his sibling died in the shipwreck.
As he travels through Ilyria he is confused that so many people seem to
know him. A noble man, he knows how to take care of himself.
Antonio: A sailor on the ship that sank. He rescued Sebastian and they become
close friends. He insists on accompanying his friend to help and protect
him in Ilyria. This is dangerous for him, though, since he is a wanted man.
Fabian: Another servant of Olivia. Fabian occasionally helps Sir Toby in his
schemes and enjoys his pranks.
Valentine and Curio: Gentlemen working for Duke Orsino
Sea Captain: The kind captain who rescues Viola when her ship sinks.
WOS:
We took the Hamlet Test. Please see me if your were absent to arrange a make-up date.
I collected your books.
I collected your books.
Brit Lit:
Today:
I passed around samples of previous projects.
We worked on:
Your One page summary introducing the story
Your 14th century weapons page
5 of your 10 levels due.
The rest of your video game manual project remains due on Friday.
I passed around samples of previous projects.
We worked on:
Your One page summary introducing the story
Your 14th century weapons page
5 of your 10 levels due.
The rest of your video game manual project remains due on Friday.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
WOS:
Today:
Journal #12: If you could add or remove a death in act V, who would you choose and why? How specifically would it change the play? CP/CPA: 1/2 page H: 1 page
I gave you a review sheet for the test. Please use this to study. Many of these questions could be on the test.
HW: Study for the Hamlet test. Plan on school and be ready to take this on Thursday, or possibly Friday.
Journal #12: If you could add or remove a death in act V, who would you choose and why? How specifically would it change the play? CP/CPA: 1/2 page H: 1 page
I gave you a review sheet for the test. Please use this to study. Many of these questions could be on the test.
HW: Study for the Hamlet test. Plan on school and be ready to take this on Thursday, or possibly Friday.
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal Prompt #12: Please describe all of the things that you love/hate about high school. You can talk openly about your experience, but please do not list specific staff by name. 1/2 page
We took an open book quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
We looked at the requirements for the video game project. With or without snow days, these are due on Friday. Please make sure that you have your book, the assignment and your research home with you tonight. I have a feeling you won't be able to get them on Thursday....
HW: Please work on your project.
Journal Prompt #12: Please describe all of the things that you love/hate about high school. You can talk openly about your experience, but please do not list specific staff by name. 1/2 page
We took an open book quiz on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
We looked at the requirements for the video game project. With or without snow days, these are due on Friday. Please make sure that you have your book, the assignment and your research home with you tonight. I have a feeling you won't be able to get them on Thursday....
HW: Please work on your project.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Today:
We started with journal #11: Imagine that you are a stage designer. In the play, Hamlet, act IV takes place over 7 different locations. Please design a set that would allow all 7 to share a stage.
Alt: Imagine that you were going to place things into act V that would allow for a sequel. What would you add without changing the story, but also making it interesting?
I gave you a quiz on act IV.
We watched one of the Hamlet projects.
Great job to that group! I tried to explain that Shakespeare often leaves a bit of comedy after a real heavy scenes to lighten the play. We see this in Act V, with the gravedigger scenes.
I used a drum roll to try and show the funny lines. I believe it needs the physical humor to still be funny today. Plus I hate clowns.
Did you also notice a relaxed Hamlet at the start of act V? Is Hamlet crazy, faking crazy, or himself in this scene?
HW: Please read act V. Please be ready to talk about the ending in detail and avoid a quiz.
Future, long range: Test on Thursday-Friday depending on the storm. Be ready for one on Thursday. I will give you a review sheet Wed.
We started with journal #11: Imagine that you are a stage designer. In the play, Hamlet, act IV takes place over 7 different locations. Please design a set that would allow all 7 to share a stage.
Alt: Imagine that you were going to place things into act V that would allow for a sequel. What would you add without changing the story, but also making it interesting?
I gave you a quiz on act IV.
We watched one of the Hamlet projects.
Great job to that group! I tried to explain that Shakespeare often leaves a bit of comedy after a real heavy scenes to lighten the play. We see this in Act V, with the gravedigger scenes.
I used a drum roll to try and show the funny lines. I believe it needs the physical humor to still be funny today. Plus I hate clowns.
Did you also notice a relaxed Hamlet at the start of act V? Is Hamlet crazy, faking crazy, or himself in this scene?
HW: Please read act V. Please be ready to talk about the ending in detail and avoid a quiz.
Future, long range: Test on Thursday-Friday depending on the storm. Be ready for one on Thursday. I will give you a review sheet Wed.
Brit Lit
Today
Journal #11: Please describe a moment when you made a bet where you though there was no way that you could lose- but you lost anyways. If you can't think of one from your own life, please describe an unexpected loss that happened to someone you know. 1 page
We looked at the characteristics of Medieval Romance:
Chivalry
Remote time/place
Rank- social distinctions
Hero in adventure
Supernatural events.
We went to the lib. to research 14th century weapons.
I assigned your video game project.
HW: Please read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in your anthologies. Quiz tomorrow.
Journal #11: Please describe a moment when you made a bet where you though there was no way that you could lose- but you lost anyways. If you can't think of one from your own life, please describe an unexpected loss that happened to someone you know. 1 page
We looked at the characteristics of Medieval Romance:
Chivalry
Remote time/place
Rank- social distinctions
Hero in adventure
Supernatural events.
We went to the lib. to research 14th century weapons.
I assigned your video game project.
HW: Please read Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in your anthologies. Quiz tomorrow.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Progress Reports:
Progress reports are due by this Wed.
I will be after school both Tuesday and Wed. for anyone needing extra help or to make up missing work. Reminder: work that is not made up by this time results in a zero- so please get those missing HW assignments in ASAP.
I will be after school both Tuesday and Wed. for anyone needing extra help or to make up missing work. Reminder: work that is not made up by this time results in a zero- so please get those missing HW assignments in ASAP.
Word of the Week:
Dotty: (Dot-ee) Adj. Eccentric, mentally unbalanced, unconventional
Use for extra credit this week....
Use for extra credit this week....
WOS:
Today:
We looked at the stage direction that has survived in Shakespeare's plays.
Aside: Words an actor speaks to the audience which other actors on the stage cannot hear.
Enter: Indicates the entrance on to the stage of a character or characters.
Epilogue: Last words after the conclusion of a play.
Excursion: Indication that a military attack is taking place.
Exeunt: Indicates the departure of two or more characters from the stage.
Exit: Indicates the departure of a character from the stage.
Flourish: Music usually introducing the entrance or exit of a king or another important person. It’s usually a short trumpet piece.
Prologue: Introduction of a play where someone comes on and tells the audience something important about the play that’s about to be performed.
Within: Indicates that a person speaking or being spoken to is somewhere offstage.
I broke you into 4 groups and asked you to block and perform the first 4 scenes of act 4.
I gave you:
10 minutes to complete a cold reading.
20 Min. to write new stage directions.
15 minutes to rehearse and practice the stage directions.
We performed these for the class :-)
HW: Please look over the scenes performed, and finish reading Act 4. Quiz on Tuesday.
We looked at the stage direction that has survived in Shakespeare's plays.
We looked at his top 10:
Alarum: Indication of the coming of a battle – a bugle call to armsAside: Words an actor speaks to the audience which other actors on the stage cannot hear.
Enter: Indicates the entrance on to the stage of a character or characters.
Epilogue: Last words after the conclusion of a play.
Excursion: Indication that a military attack is taking place.
Exeunt: Indicates the departure of two or more characters from the stage.
Exit: Indicates the departure of a character from the stage.
Flourish: Music usually introducing the entrance or exit of a king or another important person. It’s usually a short trumpet piece.
Prologue: Introduction of a play where someone comes on and tells the audience something important about the play that’s about to be performed.
Within: Indicates that a person speaking or being spoken to is somewhere offstage.
I broke you into 4 groups and asked you to block and perform the first 4 scenes of act 4.
I gave you:
10 minutes to complete a cold reading.
20 Min. to write new stage directions.
15 minutes to rehearse and practice the stage directions.
We performed these for the class :-)
HW: Please look over the scenes performed, and finish reading Act 4. Quiz on Tuesday.
Brit Lit:
Today:
I collected any late projects. These are passed due.
We finished A Knight's Tale
I passed out plagiarism sheets. Please have these signed and returned.
I assigned you your next project:
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: the Video Game
Assignment: You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing right for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:
1.) A cover that has the title of your game and cover art for the game.
10 points
2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each. These need to be in your own words.
20 Points
3.) Intro page, which summarizes the entire story. 250 words min.
20 Points
4.) 10 Levels. For each, please do the following:
Create a title for the level
Give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective of the level.
30 Points
5.) End boss
Include a detailed picture or description, including the one weakness that allows you to destroy the boss and win the game.
20 Points.
Due: This Friday.
HW: Please read Sir Gawian and the Green Knight in your anthology. Please be ready for a quiz on your reading.
I collected any late projects. These are passed due.
We finished A Knight's Tale
I passed out plagiarism sheets. Please have these signed and returned.
I assigned you your next project:
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: the Video Game
Assignment: You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing right for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:
1.) A cover that has the title of your game and cover art for the game.
10 points
2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each. These need to be in your own words.
20 Points
3.) Intro page, which summarizes the entire story. 250 words min.
20 Points
4.) 10 Levels. For each, please do the following:
Create a title for the level
Give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective of the level.
30 Points
5.) End boss
Include a detailed picture or description, including the one weakness that allows you to destroy the boss and win the game.
20 Points.
Due: This Friday.
HW: Please read Sir Gawian and the Green Knight in your anthology. Please be ready for a quiz on your reading.
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