We started with a essay prompt from UPENN:
What is the best advice that you have ever received. Why? Did you follow it?
I suggested that one way of answering this would be to answer it from bad advice that you did not take. Answering the question like this will show the college that you have the ability to think differently and show intelligence in doing so.
1/2 page
Next, we did Act 1-2, and the start of 3 in 32 seconds. For extra credit, I gave you the option of doing it in 32 sec without words or props. Hopefully this helped review what has happened so far. I will post video tonight....
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Today
Today in class, I showed you the 2010 Patrick Stewart version of Macbeth for the first part of class. The 2nd part, I tasked you with the idea that you were a film critic for the Boston Globe.
Your task was to write a one page review on this new film version. This counts as Journal #23. 1 page.
Your task was to write a one page review on this new film version. This counts as Journal #23. 1 page.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven
Had I the heaven's embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
William Butler Yeats
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
William Butler Yeats
Today in class
Journal prompt #22:
You've just written a 300 page autobio. Send us page 217 College essay prompt, UPENN
1 page.
We continued to talk about strategies in picking topics and how to answer them. For this one, I suggested that you start in the middle of a story, without explaining the beginning. You can do a similar twist at the end. This makes it 10 times more interesting.
Remember- they want to see that you have the ability to write well, and to learn a bit about you and how you think. This is a great prompt that allows for all of this.
We finished act 2 and talked about the climax at the start of Act 3.
We moved the class outside and acted out the Banquo murder scene. I posted a video bellow from B Block:
You've just written a 300 page autobio. Send us page 217 College essay prompt, UPENN
1 page.
We continued to talk about strategies in picking topics and how to answer them. For this one, I suggested that you start in the middle of a story, without explaining the beginning. You can do a similar twist at the end. This makes it 10 times more interesting.
Remember- they want to see that you have the ability to write well, and to learn a bit about you and how you think. This is a great prompt that allows for all of this.
We finished act 2 and talked about the climax at the start of Act 3.
We moved the class outside and acted out the Banquo murder scene. I posted a video bellow from B Block:
Monday, November 14, 2011
Today
Today in class:
Journal prompt #21:
Select a creative work -- a novel, a film, a poem, a musical piece, a painting or other work of art -- that has influenced the way you view the world and the way you view yourself. Discuss the work and its effect on you. (New York University)
This week, we will have a new college essay prompt each day. We will also be spending some time looking at what makes a strong essay.
We finished acting Act 2, sc3. I broke you into small groups and had you translate the sc in a modern adaptation.
Journal prompt #21:
Select a creative work -- a novel, a film, a poem, a musical piece, a painting or other work of art -- that has influenced the way you view the world and the way you view yourself. Discuss the work and its effect on you. (New York University)
This week, we will have a new college essay prompt each day. We will also be spending some time looking at what makes a strong essay.
We finished acting Act 2, sc3. I broke you into small groups and had you translate the sc in a modern adaptation.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Today in class:
A bit overdue due to the missed week, I told my Irish Ghost story from my time teaching there.
I hope I was able to show you a bit of the oral tradition that is storytelling. More importantly, I hope that you enjoyed class. Remember, the oral tradition is meant to be shared- so tell a friend next time that you find yourself around a warm fire....
I hope I was able to show you a bit of the oral tradition that is storytelling. More importantly, I hope that you enjoyed class. Remember, the oral tradition is meant to be shared- so tell a friend next time that you find yourself around a warm fire....
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Today in class:
We watched Act 1 in the Polanski ver. of Macbeth up to the death of Duncan.
We caught up on notes.
I gave you a short quiz on Act 2.
Last call for anyone that has yet to do their lines...
Thursday in class we are going to revisit the oral tradition with my overdue Halloween ghost story that happened the year that I taught in Ireland. I am looking forward to it :-)
We caught up on notes.
I gave you a short quiz on Act 2.
Last call for anyone that has yet to do their lines...
Thursday in class we are going to revisit the oral tradition with my overdue Halloween ghost story that happened the year that I taught in Ireland. I am looking forward to it :-)
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Today in class:
We went over examples from the Shakespeare terms covered. At this point, you should all have solid examples in your notes.
We acted Act 2, sc 1-2.
We took a short quiz.
We enacted Duncan's death.
Anyone needing to still recite your lines: last call on Wed.
I am also after-school Wed night if anyone needs make-up work or extra help with the play.
We acted Act 2, sc 1-2.
We took a short quiz.
We enacted Duncan's death.
Anyone needing to still recite your lines: last call on Wed.
I am also after-school Wed night if anyone needs make-up work or extra help with the play.
Monday, November 7, 2011
A + B Block
This morning:
I funneled your nervous returning energy into the following:
I asked you each to write and share a page detailing a part of your experience this week. We shared many of these and realized that we all share so much in common- including our collective experiences.
We reviewed your notes on the Shakespeare terms. I broke you into small groups and asked you to find examples of each and share them with the class. We decided on the best examples and recorded them in your notes. You can use this if asked on future assignments.
A Block: I extended the time that you have to memorize the 10 lines from Macbeth. These are now due this Wed. A reminder: this is a test grade- so make it count!
I funneled your nervous returning energy into the following:
I asked you each to write and share a page detailing a part of your experience this week. We shared many of these and realized that we all share so much in common- including our collective experiences.
We reviewed your notes on the Shakespeare terms. I broke you into small groups and asked you to find examples of each and share them with the class. We decided on the best examples and recorded them in your notes. You can use this if asked on future assignments.
A Block: I extended the time that you have to memorize the 10 lines from Macbeth. These are now due this Wed. A reminder: this is a test grade- so make it count!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Today in class:
We defined:
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Reverse thought
Reverse Sentence
Reversed Word
Classical Allusion
Aside
Suspension of Disbelief
We looked at how these are all used in the play Macbeth. These are all very important in helping you understand Shakespeare.
We watched 5 minutes of The Empire Strikes Back; specifically looking at how the character Yoda speaks using reverse thoughts and sentences. Much like Shakespeare, this gives the audience the feeling of mystical coolness. It is hard to do, and most view it as impressive. In HS, it tends just to frustrate you.
Also:
B Block: read their 10 learned lines.
A Block: were assigned this- due Wed.
D Block: make up today for those not ready or absent.
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Reverse thought
Reverse Sentence
Reversed Word
Classical Allusion
Aside
Suspension of Disbelief
We looked at how these are all used in the play Macbeth. These are all very important in helping you understand Shakespeare.
We watched 5 minutes of The Empire Strikes Back; specifically looking at how the character Yoda speaks using reverse thoughts and sentences. Much like Shakespeare, this gives the audience the feeling of mystical coolness. It is hard to do, and most view it as impressive. In HS, it tends just to frustrate you.
Also:
B Block: read their 10 learned lines.
A Block: were assigned this- due Wed.
D Block: make up today for those not ready or absent.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
A + B + D:
Today:
We defined:
Reversed Word
Suspension of disbelief
Aside
We finished Act 1, sc5. We took a quiz on The reading and notes that I have given you.
D Block read their Macbeth 10 lines.
A + B these remain due this Friday.
We defined:
Reversed Word
Suspension of disbelief
Aside
We finished Act 1, sc5. We took a quiz on The reading and notes that I have given you.
D Block read their Macbeth 10 lines.
A + B these remain due this Friday.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
A +B + D
We looked at the lines:
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death.
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more.
It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
I asked you to convert the lines to modern English. What is being said?
Some of you selected a challenge...convert the lines in a stylized way: Sci-fi, a western, gangster glam, etc...
Many of you were selected to read your This I believe statement in front of the school today. Thank you for representing a great idea, and our class..
Reminder: You need to memorize the above lines (or your choice for D Block). This will count as a test grade.
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death.
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more.
It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
I asked you to convert the lines to modern English. What is being said?
Some of you selected a challenge...convert the lines in a stylized way: Sci-fi, a western, gangster glam, etc...
Many of you were selected to read your This I believe statement in front of the school today. Thank you for representing a great idea, and our class..
Reminder: You need to memorize the above lines (or your choice for D Block). This will count as a test grade.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Today in class:
We started with the journal prompt:
Please write a well crafted story in exactly 182 words that begins with:
"He could see the tears in her eyes, as the light moved across her face."
We looked at Shakespeare in Love to show some of the things about Shakespeare from my intro notes.
HW: Please continue to learn your 10 lines for this Wed.
It was a pleasure to meet so many of your parents last night. Please pass along my thanks for their patience in dealing with the wait to meet with me.
Please write a well crafted story in exactly 182 words that begins with:
"He could see the tears in her eyes, as the light moved across her face."
We looked at Shakespeare in Love to show some of the things about Shakespeare from my intro notes.
HW: Please continue to learn your 10 lines for this Wed.
It was a pleasure to meet so many of your parents last night. Please pass along my thanks for their patience in dealing with the wait to meet with me.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
D Block:
Today:
We completed the journal prompt (please see below)
I explained the rehersal for This I believe, October 25th at 8:00 am. I gave passes to those participating.
We went outside and:
Took a group of words from act 1 and tried to show them in a still picture. Please see examples bellow:
We worked on showing weight by making small skits where your pinky is a 4 foot, 30 pound sword.
We acted Act 1 sc 3.
HW: Learn your 10 lines by next Wed. Encourage your parents to come out tonight and meet me: 6:30-8:30.
We completed the journal prompt (please see below)
I explained the rehersal for This I believe, October 25th at 8:00 am. I gave passes to those participating.
We went outside and:
Took a group of words from act 1 and tried to show them in a still picture. Please see examples bellow:
We worked on showing weight by making small skits where your pinky is a 4 foot, 30 pound sword.
We acted Act 1 sc 3.
HW: Learn your 10 lines by next Wed. Encourage your parents to come out tonight and meet me: 6:30-8:30.
Reminder
You are reminded that tonight is parent/teacher conferences. Please remind your parent/guardian and encourage them to come out. I promise to say nice things (mostly.)
A + B + D:
Journal Prompt:
Describe in detail one day from the last 7 days. 1 page.
We talked about the This I Believe Assembly. You are invited to share your one line in front of the school October 25th.
We finished Act 1 sc3 and took notes on the first three scenes.
Describe in detail one day from the last 7 days. 1 page.
We talked about the This I Believe Assembly. You are invited to share your one line in front of the school October 25th.
We finished Act 1 sc3 and took notes on the first three scenes.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Word O' the Week:
Chad: (CHAD) Noun. A small piece of paper generated from punching holes in a paper.
A + B + D:
Journal Prompt:
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Often credited to Plato, but may be anonymous. 1 pg.
I gave intro notes on Shakespeare and Macbeth.
During our study of Macbeth I have the following objectives:
You will enjoy the play and understand why his stories have lasted over 400 years.
You will do well academically and fully understand the play.
To help us accomplish this, we act the play out 100% in class. You may use any notes on any quiz/test. During Macbeth, we work very hard in class, but no outside reading or HW is given provided that we get everything done in class.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
Often credited to Plato, but may be anonymous. 1 pg.
I gave intro notes on Shakespeare and Macbeth.
During our study of Macbeth I have the following objectives:
You will enjoy the play and understand why his stories have lasted over 400 years.
You will do well academically and fully understand the play.
To help us accomplish this, we act the play out 100% in class. You may use any notes on any quiz/test. During Macbeth, we work very hard in class, but no outside reading or HW is given provided that we get everything done in class.
Friday, October 14, 2011
A + B + D
Today:
We looked at the popular NPR series: This I believe. I challenged you to write 1-2 sent. on an index card defining what you believe. We voted on the best one, which will be read at a future assembly.
We defined mortality plays.
We looked at using character names to symbolize.
We read the mortality play, Everyman.
We looked at the popular NPR series: This I believe. I challenged you to write 1-2 sent. on an index card defining what you believe. We voted on the best one, which will be read at a future assembly.
We defined mortality plays.
We looked at using character names to symbolize.
We read the mortality play, Everyman.
See me if you want more info:
This I Believe Essay-Writing Guidelines
We invite you to contribute to this project by writing and submitting your own statement of personal belief. We understand how challenging this is—it requires such intimacy that no one else can do it for you. To guide you through this process, we offer these suggestions:
Tell a story: Be specific. Take your belief out of the ether and ground it in the events of your life. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. Think of your own experience, work, and family, and tell of the things you know that no one else does. Your story need not be heart-warming or gut-wrenching—it can even be funny—but it should be real. Make sure your story ties to the essence of your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your beliefs.
Be brief: Your statement should be between 350 and 500 words. That’s about three minutes when read aloud at your natural pace.
Name your belief: If you can’t name it in a sentence or two, your essay might not be about belief. Also, rather than writing a list, consider focusing on one core belief, because three minutes is a very short time.
Be positive: Please avoid preaching or editorializing. Tell us what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Avoid speaking in the editorial “we.” Make your essay about you; speak in the first person.
Be personal: Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speak. We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and simplify it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly echo your belief and the way you speak.
For this project, we are also guided by the original This I Believe series and the producers’ invitation to those who wrote essays in the 1950s. Their advice holds up well and we are abiding by it. Please consider it carefully in writing your piece.
In introducing the original series, host Edward R. Murrow said, “Never has the need for personal philosophies of this kind been so urgent.” We would argue that the need is as great now as it was 50 years ago. We are eager for your contribution.
Submit Your Essay
We invite you to contribute to this project by writing and submitting your own statement of personal belief. We understand how challenging this is—it requires such intimacy that no one else can do it for you. To guide you through this process, we offer these suggestions:
Tell a story: Be specific. Take your belief out of the ether and ground it in the events of your life. Consider moments when belief was formed or tested or changed. Think of your own experience, work, and family, and tell of the things you know that no one else does. Your story need not be heart-warming or gut-wrenching—it can even be funny—but it should be real. Make sure your story ties to the essence of your daily life philosophy and the shaping of your beliefs.
Be brief: Your statement should be between 350 and 500 words. That’s about three minutes when read aloud at your natural pace.
Name your belief: If you can’t name it in a sentence or two, your essay might not be about belief. Also, rather than writing a list, consider focusing on one core belief, because three minutes is a very short time.
Be positive: Please avoid preaching or editorializing. Tell us what you do believe, not what you don’t believe. Avoid speaking in the editorial “we.” Make your essay about you; speak in the first person.
Be personal: Write in words and phrases that are comfortable for you to speak. We recommend you read your essay aloud to yourself several times, and each time edit it and simplify it until you find the words, tone, and story that truly echo your belief and the way you speak.
For this project, we are also guided by the original This I Believe series and the producers’ invitation to those who wrote essays in the 1950s. Their advice holds up well and we are abiding by it. Please consider it carefully in writing your piece.
In introducing the original series, host Edward R. Murrow said, “Never has the need for personal philosophies of this kind been so urgent.” We would argue that the need is as great now as it was 50 years ago. We are eager for your contribution.
Submit Your Essay
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Today we finished The Knight's Tale.
D Block: I passed back your Beowulf exams. I asked you to store these in your writing folders, but as I mentioned in class, you are welcome to bring them home and let them visit the fridge for a bit for some parental recognition :-) Please make sure that they come back.
No HW.
D Block: I passed back your Beowulf exams. I asked you to store these in your writing folders, but as I mentioned in class, you are welcome to bring them home and let them visit the fridge for a bit for some parental recognition :-) Please make sure that they come back.
No HW.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
A + B + D
Today we looked at The Knight's Tale from the Canterbury Tales.
Please pass in your Pilgrimage Assignment if you were unable to finish it withing the time given this week ASAP.
HW: Please read and review The Pardoner's Tale.
Please pass in your Pilgrimage Assignment if you were unable to finish it withing the time given this week ASAP.
HW: Please read and review The Pardoner's Tale.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
D Block:
Today:
Journal Prompt: Greed is the root of all evil. 1 page.
We defined simile and looked at examples from Chaucer.
We went to the computer lab to type your Pilgrimage assignment.
I passed back your papers and gave you writing folders to store your work.
HW: Read The Pardoner's Tale in the anthology.
Journal Prompt: Greed is the root of all evil. 1 page.
We defined simile and looked at examples from Chaucer.
We went to the computer lab to type your Pilgrimage assignment.
I passed back your papers and gave you writing folders to store your work.
HW: Read The Pardoner's Tale in the anthology.
A + B Block:
Today:
Journal Promt: Explain your greatest regrets. 1 page
We went to the computer lab and finished the writing portion of your Pilgrimage Assignment.
I collected them at the end of class.
HW: Please read the Pardoner's Tale in your anthologies. Please expect a quiz Wed.
Journal Promt: Explain your greatest regrets. 1 page
We went to the computer lab and finished the writing portion of your Pilgrimage Assignment.
I collected them at the end of class.
HW: Please read the Pardoner's Tale in your anthologies. Please expect a quiz Wed.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Tantasqua High School
I created it on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net.
D Block:
Today:
No journal prompt.
We defined symbolism and took 25 minutes to make a symbloic representation of yourself using 15 images.
We wrote a 3-5 paragraph 1st draft of your pilgrimage. Please see the assignment sheet for more details.
No journal prompt.
We defined symbolism and took 25 minutes to make a symbloic representation of yourself using 15 images.
We wrote a 3-5 paragraph 1st draft of your pilgrimage. Please see the assignment sheet for more details.
A/ B block:
Today:
No journal prompt.
We finished looking at all of the characters in the prologue. Both classes played and won "Three Strikes and You Quiz." By winning, you avoided the quiz as a class. It pays to pay attention :-)
We finished out Prologue poem, and worked on your symbolic representation sheet.
Tuesday we will be in the computer lab writing your pilgrimage writing assignment. Over the long weekend, please think about what you want to write about.
No journal prompt.
We finished looking at all of the characters in the prologue. Both classes played and won "Three Strikes and You Quiz." By winning, you avoided the quiz as a class. It pays to pay attention :-)
We finished out Prologue poem, and worked on your symbolic representation sheet.
Tuesday we will be in the computer lab writing your pilgrimage writing assignment. Over the long weekend, please think about what you want to write about.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
D Block:
Same prompt as below.
We broke into 5 groups and made a character sketch for 10 of the parts in C. Tales.
We played three strikes and you quiz. You were able to get a person to home plate before striking out, and thus avoided a quiz today.
Papers are almost done. Thanks for your patience.
We worked on your own prologue poem.
HW: Read The Pardoners Tale on pg 115.
Bring in a magazine for your symbolic representation sheet.
We broke into 5 groups and made a character sketch for 10 of the parts in C. Tales.
We played three strikes and you quiz. You were able to get a person to home plate before striking out, and thus avoided a quiz today.
Papers are almost done. Thanks for your patience.
We worked on your own prologue poem.
HW: Read The Pardoners Tale on pg 115.
Bring in a magazine for your symbolic representation sheet.
A/ B Block
Today:
Journal Prompt:
Because the people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs
Always been one of my fav. quotes....
We broke into groups and detailed the characters' in The Prolouge of The Canterbury Tales. We began work on The Pilgrimage assignment.
HW Read pg 100-122. Expect a quiz on your reading. A reminder- You may use any notes that you have taken.
Journal Prompt:
Because the people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs
Always been one of my fav. quotes....
We broke into groups and detailed the characters' in The Prolouge of The Canterbury Tales. We began work on The Pilgrimage assignment.
HW Read pg 100-122. Expect a quiz on your reading. A reminder- You may use any notes that you have taken.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A/B Block:
Today:
Journal Prompt: If you invented a device that could fix one problem that you are facing right now, what would you make? How would you use it. 1 page. I also encouraged those that finished these early to draw their machine.
We concluded our look at folk ballads.
We began The Canterbury Tales
HW: Read pgs: 90-110 in your Antology. Begin thinking of a pilgrimage that you could write about from your own life. We will be doing this in class Thursday and Friday.
Make Your Own Pilgrimage…..
Over the next week, we will be reading a collection of “tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer.
In class we will be looking at his style, and be looking at what a pilgrimage is, and why you would go on one. Duplicating a writer’s style is one of the hardest tasks that I will ask you to do. It will require close examination of the language and the way Chaucer tells the tale.
Part 1: The Prologue Poem In this section, you will write a poem to begin your piece. In your poem you must: Give yourself a title as a pilgrim
Write 4-6 Lines.
Emulate Chaucer
Part II: The Symbolic Representation Provide a hand drawn picture, a collage, or a brief descriptive piece which clearly gives a symbolic representation of who you are. Remember, symbols are common images, which are used to represent much larger things.
Part III: The Tale You will write about a pilgrimage that you have been on.
In your Tale, you must: Write 3 well written paragraphs
Write a tale that includes, Characters, a plot, a setting, a climax, and a conclusion
There is a clear lesson that you learn by the end of the tale.
Journal Prompt: If you invented a device that could fix one problem that you are facing right now, what would you make? How would you use it. 1 page. I also encouraged those that finished these early to draw their machine.
We concluded our look at folk ballads.
We began The Canterbury Tales
HW: Read pgs: 90-110 in your Antology. Begin thinking of a pilgrimage that you could write about from your own life. We will be doing this in class Thursday and Friday.
Make Your Own Pilgrimage…..
Over the next week, we will be reading a collection of “tales” by Geoffrey Chaucer.
In class we will be looking at his style, and be looking at what a pilgrimage is, and why you would go on one. Duplicating a writer’s style is one of the hardest tasks that I will ask you to do. It will require close examination of the language and the way Chaucer tells the tale.
Part 1: The Prologue Poem In this section, you will write a poem to begin your piece. In your poem you must: Give yourself a title as a pilgrim
Write 4-6 Lines.
Emulate Chaucer
Part II: The Symbolic Representation Provide a hand drawn picture, a collage, or a brief descriptive piece which clearly gives a symbolic representation of who you are. Remember, symbols are common images, which are used to represent much larger things.
Part III: The Tale You will write about a pilgrimage that you have been on.
In your Tale, you must: Write 3 well written paragraphs
Write a tale that includes, Characters, a plot, a setting, a climax, and a conclusion
There is a clear lesson that you learn by the end of the tale.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
A/ B Block
Today:
We started with the following 2 journal prompts:
What 5 web sites do you visit often, and why?
What is the one thing that nobody knows about you because nobody ever cared to ask?
We finished beowulf.
B Block Only: HW: Please read pages 90-100 in your anthology.
A Block: Make sure you have read all the ballads in your anthology and have written your own origional ballad.
We started with the following 2 journal prompts:
What 5 web sites do you visit often, and why?
What is the one thing that nobody knows about you because nobody ever cared to ask?
We finished beowulf.
B Block Only: HW: Please read pages 90-100 in your anthology.
A Block: Make sure you have read all the ballads in your anthology and have written your own origional ballad.
Monday, October 3, 2011
D Block:
Journal prompt #11. Please see A/B Block from today.
I passed back your journals. Please see me if you are missing any.
We defined a Ballad.
We listened to a ballad and talked about the characteristics.
I paired you with a partner and had you interview them in prep of writing a 25-30 line ballad on their life. We will finish these Tuesday.
HW: Please bring in the lyrics of a ballad.
I passed back your journals. Please see me if you are missing any.
We defined a Ballad.
We listened to a ballad and talked about the characteristics.
I paired you with a partner and had you interview them in prep of writing a 25-30 line ballad on their life. We will finish these Tuesday.
HW: Please bring in the lyrics of a ballad.
A/B Block:
Today we finished Beowulf.
Journal Prompt #11: If you could pick three people to sit down and have dinner with, who would you pick? Please write a 2 page journal responce detailing what the three of you would talk about. For example, if I was to do the assignment, I would pair Hitler with Steve Jobs and a young M. Jackson.
Journal Prompt #11: If you could pick three people to sit down and have dinner with, who would you pick? Please write a 2 page journal responce detailing what the three of you would talk about. For example, if I was to do the assignment, I would pair Hitler with Steve Jobs and a young M. Jackson.
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