Today:
Journal: We learn in act 1 that Hamlet keeps a journal. Please think about what we know about Hamlet in the beginning of the play and write a 1/2 page entry.
I collected books.
Last day for field trip forms and $$$. See me if you still want to go on Monday.
We continued act 1,sc2.
Each group presented your Elizabethan research topics via the ipads.
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Brit Lit.
Today:
Journal: What was/is the hardest decision that you have had to make? 1/2 page
We printed out your paper and did a focused peer review. I asked you to look for specific areas of improvement.
I broke you into 4 groups and had each group research different anglo-saxton research topics using the ipads. Each group then presented their findings.
HW: Reminder that your paper is due today by midnight via turnitin. It is your responsibility to submit and check that it has received. Late papers -10 each school day late.
Journal: What was/is the hardest decision that you have had to make? 1/2 page
We printed out your paper and did a focused peer review. I asked you to look for specific areas of improvement.
I broke you into 4 groups and had each group research different anglo-saxton research topics using the ipads. Each group then presented their findings.
HW: Reminder that your paper is due today by midnight via turnitin. It is your responsibility to submit and check that it has received. Late papers -10 each school day late.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal: Please describe a time when you had your love rejected. This can be any form of love. 1/2 pg
I broke you into small groups with the ipads. Each group was responsible for making a 5 slide min. on the topic that you were given. We will present this to class on Friday.
I collected Field trip forms and $. Friday is the last day.
Journal: Please describe a time when you had your love rejected. This can be any form of love. 1/2 pg
I broke you into small groups with the ipads. Each group was responsible for making a 5 slide min. on the topic that you were given. We will present this to class on Friday.
I collected Field trip forms and $. Friday is the last day.
Brit Lit.
We went to the lab to finish your paper.
I met with those done to give suggestions.
Reminder: These must be submitted to www.turnitin.com Friday.
I met with those done to give suggestions.
Reminder: These must be submitted to www.turnitin.com Friday.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal: Please describe a time when nobody believed you even though you were telling the truth. 1/2 pg
We used the ipads to finish researching the Globe via the globe 360 app.
We quickly went around the room and shared 2 things that your group learned.
We began act 1, sc 2. I introduced the new characters.
I collected permission forms for the in-school field trip. These need to be in by Friday!
We took a quiz on Ch 5 of Shakespeare ALIVE!!!!!
Please bring books, as I will be collecting these Thursday.
Journal: Please describe a time when nobody believed you even though you were telling the truth. 1/2 pg
We used the ipads to finish researching the Globe via the globe 360 app.
We quickly went around the room and shared 2 things that your group learned.
We began act 1, sc 2. I introduced the new characters.
I collected permission forms for the in-school field trip. These need to be in by Friday!
We took a quiz on Ch 5 of Shakespeare ALIVE!!!!!
Please bring books, as I will be collecting these Thursday.
Brit Lit.
Today:
No journal.
We went to the computer lab for day 2 of 3 workdays.
Final draft is still due this Friday.
No journal.
We went to the computer lab for day 2 of 3 workdays.
Final draft is still due this Friday.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Shakespeare:
Today:
We looked at words and phrased coined by Shakespeare.
Journal prompt: Please write a summary of your school year using 10 of the words that you were given. Please underline each word/phrase. 1/2 page
We watched a doc on the rebuilt Globe
We used the Globe 360 app on the ipads to research the building and place it in VR on any spot in the room.
We acted Act 1 sc 2.
HW: Please read CH 5 in Shakespeare ALIVE!!!
We looked at words and phrased coined by Shakespeare.
Journal prompt: Please write a summary of your school year using 10 of the words that you were given. Please underline each word/phrase. 1/2 page
We watched a doc on the rebuilt Globe
We used the Globe 360 app on the ipads to research the building and place it in VR on any spot in the room.
We acted Act 1 sc 2.
HW: Please read CH 5 in Shakespeare ALIVE!!!
Brit Lit:
Today I went over the setup for your paper.
Outlines were due.
We went to the computer lab for work day 1of 3
Monday, January 30, 2017
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C Block: Login- 14596756 Password- savage
Please use these to link to your class. See me with any questions.
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal: Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? Have you or anyone that you know ever seen a ghost? Any good ghost stories? 1/2 page
We began Hamlet- intro notes
Who's there? 2 word start to the play. We discussed the importance of the first scene. If the groundlings were no entertained, you were pelted with rotten food. We each did or best to created two words to begin a play. We pelted some of the bad ones with fake food and guts.
We began acting act 1.
HW: Read ch 5 in Shakespeare Alive!!!!!
Journal: Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? Have you or anyone that you know ever seen a ghost? Any good ghost stories? 1/2 page
We began Hamlet- intro notes
Who's there? 2 word start to the play. We discussed the importance of the first scene. If the groundlings were no entertained, you were pelted with rotten food. We each did or best to created two words to begin a play. We pelted some of the bad ones with fake food and guts.
We began acting act 1.
HW: Read ch 5 in Shakespeare Alive!!!!!
Brit Lit.
Today:
MEGA Journal: Following the stages of the Hero's Journey, please write an original hero based story. Your short story must include all stages. 2-3 pages.
We shared what you wrote with another person in class. Each of you then had to id with a color marker each of the stages.
We finished the outline for your paper and were given additional time to research your topic.
You will have Tuesday-Thursday to write your 4-5 page paper in class.
We set up Turnitin.com for you to submit all major writing assignments electronically.
MEGA Journal: Following the stages of the Hero's Journey, please write an original hero based story. Your short story must include all stages. 2-3 pages.
We shared what you wrote with another person in class. Each of you then had to id with a color marker each of the stages.
We finished the outline for your paper and were given additional time to research your topic.
You will have Tuesday-Thursday to write your 4-5 page paper in class.
We set up Turnitin.com for you to submit all major writing assignments electronically.
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