Brit Lit:

Today:

A and B watched Jane Eyre.

C Block- Epic 4th annual Shakespeare Olympics!  Pictures soon...

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Brit Lit:

Today:

A + C:  Sr's went to the computer lab to begin work on their final portfolio.  End in greatness.

Jr's:  A Block:  You watched Jane Eyre

C Block:

You broke into small groups and researched:

Research Topic #1:  Define feminism.  Please examine how Jane Eyre fits this definition.  Please also have 3-4 from the same relative time period that also fit this mode.  Please find two other authors’ that claim to have been inspired or influenced by the novel.

 

Research Topic #2:  Bio of Charlotte Bronte.  Please present a well thought out and detailed description of her life.  Your presentation should also include her famous sister Emily.  Please make sure to include important dates.  How did her real life influence the writing of Jane Eyre?

 

Research Topic #3:  Define the Coming of Age novel.  What are the characteristics?  Please examine at least 4 ways the novel fits the definition.  Please discuss 3-4 other novels that can be defined in a similar way in terms of the structure of the story.

 

Research Topic #4:  Define Gothic Literature.  What are the characteristics? Please include 3-4 other novels in your group discussion.    Thus far, how has Jane Eyre fit this definition?  Please also examine how this form of writing has impacted movie making, giving examples where possible.

 

 

B Block:  You took the test for Macbeth.

 

Brit Lit:

Today:

I collected your projects.

A + C took notes on act 4-5

They also took a quiz on 5

B:  We finished the play.  Test tomorrow for those that did not complete the final assignment.  You may use all of your notes.

Seniors- I will be collecting all books Thursday.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal Prompt:  As you look back of HS, who was your best teacher?  Why?  What was your favorite memory?  If you could change one part of HS, what would you change and why?  1 page

A + C:  Came close or finished the play (act V)

B:  Finished act 4
We took notes on act IV
We ended with a quiz on act IV

Reminder:  Your final Macbeth projects are due Wed.  End in greatness.

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