Comp. Lit. II:

We watched act 1-2 of a film version of All My Sons.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We watched a film version of Othello.

We gave time to a group that did not have time to perform their scene on Thursday.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

You cast the play.  I asked you to look at all ten parts and cast them with a dream cast.  Specifically I asked you to examine character descriptions and actions and pick an actor that could play that role.

We then shared these in groups of three.  Each of you explained your selections.  As a group you constructed a new list of your best picks.  We shared these with the class and voted on the best.

We finished act 2

This Friday, we will look at a film version of All My Sons.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We reviewed all of act 2 and took notes.  A reminder- these can be used on the quizzes.

We played 3 Strikes and you quiz.  You had a few good hits and avoided the quiz for act 2.  Thank those that played hard for you.

I broke you into small groups and asked you to base a talk show on the characters and plot of act 1-2.  We performed these.

We ended class again breaking into groups and selecting a memorable scene and making a still image/photograph.  We guessed at these.  I also posted them below.

HW:  Enjoy a night off.

We will be watching a movie version of Othello Friday.  Popcorn is encouraged.

Class Selfie

Comp. Lit. II:

I collected your journals.

We looked at glossary terms from the 40's to help understand references in the play that are no longer used.

I asked you to make a glossary for 2014 terms and expressions.

We did most of act 2.

We again looked at the power of symbols.  We broke into groups and identified 10 objects in the play that could be symbols.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We went around and shared the Tantasqua Heralds that you wrote for HW.
Those that shared will have 2 points added to their lowest quiz.

We looked at Sonnet 40, 57, 61, 87.  We looked for lines that suggest passion or jealousy.  We looked at how both can cloud your thoughts.

We reviewed act 2.

HW:  Please finish act 2.

Comp. Lit. II:

I will be collecting your journals on Wed.  Please make sure that they are up to date and ready.

B Block too a quiz on act 1

We broke into groups and did: You act the scene.  Each group was given a mystery prop that they needed to include.

We began act 2

Shakespeare:

Journal Prompt:  Write a one page letter to Desdemona's father, from Othello.  Please try to explain your love.                                                                                                                   1 page

We reviewed and took notes on act 1.

We took a quiz on act 1

We looked at a fun collection of phrases that were invented and first used by Shakespeare.  Many are used today.  Which have you used.  Sound wicked smaaart when you hear these and let the person know that Shakespeare invented them.

HW:  Act 2, s1-2.  Look at pg 67 and write a Tantasqua based Herald to announce to the class Wed.  These can be funny.

Comp. Lit. II:

Journal:  On this National Day of Writing, please write a page about anything.  We shared these and offered feedback.

We went down to the main lobby and left sticky note comments on pieces that you liked.

We finished act 1.

Quiz on Act 1, possibly Tuesday if we run short on time.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  What makes you jealous?  Please describe a time when jealousy consumed you.  1/2 pg

We took a pre- Othello survey and went over your opinions.

We came close to finishing act 1.

I gave you a cheat sheet on the connection between the characters.

HW:  Please finish act 1