Comp. Lit II:

Today:

We finished the LotF film

We took a test on the novel.

I passed back all of your remaining term 3 assignments.

I gave you your term grade.

HW:  Enjoy the nice weather and your time off.

Brit Lit:

Today:

I passed back a ton of assignments from term 3 and gave you your final grade.

Day 2 of 2 workday for you Macbeth video project.  Reminder- this is a test grade- make them great!

These are due on the Tuesday we return.

HW:  Have a great break and enjoy the well earned time off to be a kid.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We started with a quiz on your reading: ch 7-8

I gave you 20 min. to finish the draft of your liner notes for the Lord of the Flies Soundtrack assignment.

We went down to the lib for 20 min to type these out.

HW:  Please finish novel for tonight
We will have a review Thursday, and the test Friday.  Reminder: You may use any notes that you took.  These need to be your own- not just summaries printed out.

Brit Lit:

Today:
We finished act V and the play- I am proud of your effort.  I told you it could be fun....

I gave you time to prep for Thursday.  Be ready to film- have your script, costumes, props, locations all set.

 

Comp. Lit.II:

Today:

We started with a quiz on ch 5.

We looked at the lyrics for the U2 song Shadows and Tall Trees.  This song was written and inspired by the band after they read the chapter of the same name.

I assigned the Lord of the Flies Soundtrack project:
Lord of the Flies soundtrack assignment

 As a conclusion to our Lord of the Flies unit, your tribe will be creating a partial soundtrack for the book. As with any soundtrack, you should choose music to represent the mood and the feel of the text. You will also create a CD cover and creative liner notes to be enjoyed while listening to the CD.

 

With your group members you should:

v Choose your songs. As a group, you should decide on songs that represent each of the chapters of the novel (pick 2 chapters and so 2 songs total for each person in your group – each chapter can only be covered once in a group).  You can consider the lyrics of the song or simply the style and mood of the song. Be sure to choose music that is appropriate for the class. If you wish, you may write and perform a song for your CD.

v Create liner notes. Design liner notes that list the songs you have chosen with the information for the song and an explanation for why you chose each song. Your explanations should clearly demonstrate an understanding of the text and explain your rationale for choosing each song. You should have parenthetical citations referencing a specific moment in the text that you are trying to capture the feel of. It is not enough to simply say, ”this is the chapter where there is the fire…” Therefore, an “A” explanation would refer to specific points in the chapter and clearly describe the connection to the song. Your liner notes should also include the lyrics for each song.

v Design a CD cover. Design an original CD cover for your soundtrack. You can create images by hand or you can use a computer.

v Present your CD to the class. We will play selections of CDs during class.


HW:  Please read ch 8-9

Brit Lit:

We started class with Act V, sc1.  We looked at the deterioration of Lady Macbeth.

I assigned the Macbeth Video project.  This is due the Tuesday after break.  Thursday and Friday are both work days.

I showed you some samples from past classes.

I gave you time to form groups and generated roles and ideas for the project.  I introduced the equipment and went over the basics of storyboarding.

Comp. Lit. II

Today:
We started with our Lord of the Flies journal prompt.
Today we established:
What life is like with missing student
What is your innovatory list from all members?
You went to war with another tribe and some groups lost or gained 3 things from the raid.

We reviewed reading

We watched a parody of the novel made by the Simpsons.

HW:  6-7  Start thinking about songs for your soundtrack.

Brit Lit:

Today:
We finished act IV

Lady Macbeth suicide note:  Imagine that she left a note detailing her unhappiness.  Please include 5 of the 6 Shakespeare language tricks.