Today in class:
We finished the film.
We reviewed the questions on the test.
We took the All my Sons test during the last 1/2.
After vacation, we will be reading a book that you may have heard about in the news this month, Catcher in the Rye. Over vacation, please find time to ask different people about their opinion of the novel. Were they allowed to read it? Do they remember liking the book? Please be prepared to discuss different reactions on Monday.
Have a great vacation!
Friday, February 12, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class we played a game based on the hit TV show Survivor. Besides being a fun class before we head into vacation, this was designed to help you identify the different character parts in the play and to speculate on their relationships.
Due to the snow day, our quiz on the comedy terms will be Tuesday when we get back. I will go over them on Monday.
Have a great vacation!
Due to the snow day, our quiz on the comedy terms will be Tuesday when we get back. I will go over them on Monday.
Have a great vacation!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
Journal #10: "No moral system can rest solely on authority."
A.J. Ayer
I collected journals #1-#10. Please see me asap if you did not pass them in. I will have these back after vacation.
We finished watching the movie version of All My Sons. Tomorrow, you will have a test on the play. Please use the following to review tonight. You should be able to answer all questions:
All My Sons –Study Questions for the test on 2.12.10
1. Compromise is a theme in the play. Describe the compromise that three of the characters have had to make. What is your opinion of their compromise?
2. Do you think Chris and Ann will be happy together? Give reasons for your
answer based on the play.
3. Larry does not appear in the play but is mentioned. What is his role in the play?
4. What picture do we get of the American society?
5. Why is the play called “All My Sons”? How does the title reflect the human and moral issues of the play?
6. There are two different concepts in the play; on the one hand – idealism, and on the other – practicality. Classify each of the following characters – Chris, Ann, Joe, and Kate according to the above concepts. Do they undergo any change during the course of the play?
7. How do family loyalties conflict with other kinds of responsibilities (to one’s
principles, conscience, society) in this play? Give at least TWO examples.
8. Choose ONE of the following characters:
Joe Keller / Ann Deever / Chris Keller / Kate Keller / Jim Bayliss
a. Give a description of this character.
b. Choose a decision made by this character and state your opinion of it, giving reasons for your opinion.
Journal #10: "No moral system can rest solely on authority."
A.J. Ayer
I collected journals #1-#10. Please see me asap if you did not pass them in. I will have these back after vacation.
We finished watching the movie version of All My Sons. Tomorrow, you will have a test on the play. Please use the following to review tonight. You should be able to answer all questions:
All My Sons –Study Questions for the test on 2.12.10
1. Compromise is a theme in the play. Describe the compromise that three of the characters have had to make. What is your opinion of their compromise?
2. Do you think Chris and Ann will be happy together? Give reasons for your
answer based on the play.
3. Larry does not appear in the play but is mentioned. What is his role in the play?
4. What picture do we get of the American society?
5. Why is the play called “All My Sons”? How does the title reflect the human and moral issues of the play?
6. There are two different concepts in the play; on the one hand – idealism, and on the other – practicality. Classify each of the following characters – Chris, Ann, Joe, and Kate according to the above concepts. Do they undergo any change during the course of the play?
7. How do family loyalties conflict with other kinds of responsibilities (to one’s
principles, conscience, society) in this play? Give at least TWO examples.
8. Choose ONE of the following characters:
Joe Keller / Ann Deever / Chris Keller / Kate Keller / Jim Bayliss
a. Give a description of this character.
b. Choose a decision made by this character and state your opinion of it, giving reasons for your opinion.
World of Shakespeare:
Today:
We continued to look at comedy. We acted out Act 1 and I continued to answer any questions that you have.
We broke into small groups and generated examples of the terms covered.
Tomorrow, we will begin playing Survivor. Bring your best game face to class and be ready to have some fun before we break.
We continued to look at comedy. We acted out Act 1 and I continued to answer any questions that you have.
We broke into small groups and generated examples of the terms covered.
Tomorrow, we will begin playing Survivor. Bring your best game face to class and be ready to have some fun before we break.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Survivor: Illyria
A fun game coming this Friday to your class (cue tv show intro music in background....)
Details soon....
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
Journal #9: "The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves."
Sophocles
We finished act 2. Block C had a quiz today, block D had this yesterday.
We came close to finishing the play. Review Thursday, test on Friday.
Journal #9: "The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves."
Sophocles
We finished act 2. Block C had a quiz today, block D had this yesterday.
We came close to finishing the play. Review Thursday, test on Friday.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We defined 10 terms on the board. Please make sure that you have solid definitions. You will have a quiz on the terms this Friday.
We discussed comic timing and how a beat or pause can make the joke. The pacing of delivery of a joke has a strong impact on the comic effect in this play.
I asked you to break into small groups and develop 3 jokes that use timing for the humor.
HW: Please study the terms.
We defined 10 terms on the board. Please make sure that you have solid definitions. You will have a quiz on the terms this Friday.
We discussed comic timing and how a beat or pause can make the joke. The pacing of delivery of a joke has a strong impact on the comic effect in this play.
I asked you to break into small groups and develop 3 jokes that use timing for the humor.
HW: Please study the terms.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We started with journal topic #8:
You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts will take you....
We finished our discussion of stage directions in the play and why they are important.
We read/acted act 2.
We started with journal topic #8:
You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts will take you....
We finished our discussion of stage directions in the play and why they are important.
We read/acted act 2.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We completed our Sonnet toss and wrapped up our discussion on stress and inflection.
I introduced some of the characters and themes in The Twelfth Night.
We started our first play with a shipwreck reenactment landing us on the magical shores of fictional Illyria.
I passed out the play and we began Act 1.
We completed our Sonnet toss and wrapped up our discussion on stress and inflection.
I introduced some of the characters and themes in The Twelfth Night.
We started our first play with a shipwreck reenactment landing us on the magical shores of fictional Illyria.
I passed out the play and we began Act 1.
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