Shakespeare:

Today:

I told my Irish Ghost story.  Happy Halloween!  Be safe and make good choices.

Brit Lit:

Today: 

Anyone that did not do their 10 Macbeth lines went with -10 points.  -20 if you asked to have another day.

In light of our discussion of the oral tradition, I told you my Ghost story from the time I spent teaching in Ireland.

Beware of 3:12 am......

Shakespeare:

Today:

We played a round of Kahoots! to review act 2.

Comic-con, 12th Night Style:  You were each given a scene to make a comic from the play.  Today we outlined these.  Tomorrow, we with go to a lab and use storyboard that to make these into a final product.  The goal is to produce a full comic that we write as a class and post online.

We watched act III done by the new Globe.  As this is a comedy, did it help to see it, vs. read it?

HW:  Read act IV sc 1-2.

Brit Lit:

Today:

To tweet or not to tweet.....

Write 15-20 short tweets with three hashtags # for each from the mind of one of the following in act 1:  King D, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, or one of the witches.  Your tweets must be in line with what the character would think.

We looked at examples.

Macbeth facebook page:  We made a Facebook for Macbeth.  You needed to have at least 5 wall posts.

We played a Kahoots game for act 1.

We began/continued with act 2.

HW:  Learn those lines

Shakespeare:

Today:

We used the time before lunch to finish your 12th Night projects.
We completed group evaluations.

We watched these after lunch.

Brit Lit.

Today:

Journal #21:  If you had the ability to change three things about yourself, what would you change?  1/2 pg

I collected journals #11-20

We finished the doc on what it was like to play Macbeth

We defined the language tricks that Shakespeare uses.

We found examples in act 1 and passed these in.

HW: Learn your lines!  Due Friday.  TEST grade!

Shakespeare:

Today:

I collected journals #11-21

You had work day 2 of 2 to complete your 12th Night music project:
https://vimeo.com/66819163

These are due Monday!

Brit Lit.

Today:

Journal:  Free write.  Write about anything that is on your mind.   1/2 page min.  RANT!

We played with the ipads and the app Globe 360.  We used the app to learn about the Globe, play with some cool VR and place a 3d model on anyplace that you put the printed marker.

You were asked to find 10 facts about the Globe.  We went around the room and each had the chance to share one.

We looked at Ethan Hawke discussing the history behind the play and what he went through to prep for the part.

A Block was assigned officially their 10 lines to be memorized by next Friday.  To be consistent, B block also had the due date for Friday.

HW:  Begin learning your lines.

Meeting rescheduled to today- afterschool in room 3115.  Be there or be square.  2-5

Shakespeare:

I will be collecting journals #11-21 this Friday.  Please have them polished and ready to go.

Today was a workday for your group project.  The goal today was to take your research and modernize the song that you each were given from The Twelfth Night. 

You will have Friday to complete a music video for your song.

Reminder:  You will be doing confidential assessment on the involvement of each person in your group.  Please make sure that you have a clearly defined role.

Brit Lit

Today:

Journal:  Please write what your would like engraved on your tombstone.  As a challenge, this needs to be EXACTLY 32 words.

We learned about the curse on Shakespeare's grave and the controversy over the possibility that his skull is missing.

A Block:  Write a letter from Macbeth to Lady Macbeth explaining all of the crazy things that have happened over the last few days.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  Doodle and daydream for the first 10 min.

We watched a globe production of act 1+2.  As much of the comedy is physical, I think it helps to see it.  I hope it made you laugh at least a few times.

We broke into your groups and brainstormed on how to put together your project together.

Thursday:  Record song
Friday:  Make a music video/doc. on your song.  Be creative.  I am grading this mostly on effort.

Brit. Lit.

Today:

Journal:  If you had three wishes, what would you wish for.  Please also explain why.  1/2/page

We acted/took notes on act1 sc 1-4.

We took a Kahoots! quiz on my intro notes and act 1.

We went over the ten lines that you must learn by next Wed.

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.

 

 

Shakespeare:

Today:

We continued our look at funny....

Journal:  Tell the funniest thing that ever happened to you   1/2-1 pg

We looked at the three puns that Shakespeare typically uses:  Substitution, Homonyms, and double meanings.

We looked at the UK prime minister addressing parliament using a slew of Shakespeare puns:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/david-cameron-recites-stream-of-shakespeare-puns-at-pmqs-after-conservative-mp-hails-greatest-living-a6798906.html

I broke you into groups to create a short skit using an example of all the three puns we covered.

We discussed the music project and I assigned groups:
Here is a video describing what we are about to do: https://vimeo.com/66819163


We started act 2.

Note:  Your Hamlet papers are graded in turnitin.  There were missing papers- It is your responsibility to log in and check that it was submitted and graded.  If you did not pass this in- please do so ASAP.

HW: Please finish act 2 for HW.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We finished Shakespeare in Love.

We took a quiz on movie.

I passed out Macbeth.  Please leave your anthology in your locker till Halloween.

Shakespeare:

Yesterday:

We played a Kahoots quiz for Act one in the 12th Night.
I defined 12 comedy terms to understand.
We broke into rows and created a short skit using two of the terms.
HW:  Bring in something funny that follows one of the terms covered.

Today:

Journal:  Share what is funny about what you brought to class.  1/2 page

We went around the room and shared and identified the many forms of comedy.  These will be important as we go forward looking at 400 year old comedy.  What do you think lasts?

We took a field trip to the lib and were given the opportunity to have a lib card valid at any public lib in the state.  Nothing like a free book my screen addicted, internet stealing teens....

Brit Lit:

Yesterday:

We presented your poet bio and took a plicker quiz on the presentations.

I introduced Shakespeare

Today:

Journal Prompt:  Describe your perfect day.   1/2 page

We took notes on what we know about Shakespeare.
We took a quiz via Kahoots!
Monday- we start MACBETH!

Shakespeare:

Today: 

Crash!  We recreated a ship lost at sea and crashed on in the world of Illeria.

Journal:  You are viola.  Describe all of the things that you are now feeling.  How do you feel about the sudden loss of your twin brother?  How will you live in this world disguised as a boy?

We reviewed Act 1 sc 1-2

We began acting out act 3.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal:  Write about something small that turned into a BIG DEAL.  1 pg.

You finished your poet research and put the final touches on your presentations.

You taught the class about your poet.

We played Plicker, with questions based on the class presentations.

Shakespeare:

We finished Hamlet by looking at a re-telling of the story with Disney's The Lion King.

We voted on our next play.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal:  If you could go back in time and change one thing or event, what would you change?  What would the effects be from this change?       1 page

Magazine SONNET WORKSHEET

 The rules:

MUST cut out 35-30 words from a random magazine

MUST be 14 Lines.

MUST follow the end rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG

MUST show some thought and effort.

 

-Your First Stanza should introduce the poem, explain a problem or situation, state what you’ll be talking about.

 

-Your Second and Third Stanza should INVESTIGATE the poem…  what are the feelings involved?  Exploring the story/conflict/situation introduced in the first stanza

 

-Your Rhyming Couplet at the end should resolve the poem, or provide a dramatic twist to the story.  The couplet is probably the most important two lines of the sonnet… so make them good!

 

 

For extra points…

 

Write in Iambic Pentameter

(Five beats per line, words that go DaDum DaDum DaDum DaDum).

Brit Lit:

Today:

We defined Morality Plays: Conflict between Good and evil over one's soul.

We looked at a rap video defining morality plays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHzIE-GV_as

Journal # 11:  Write a small morality play with three characters:  Good/evil/you.  In it, both fight over your soul.   1 page

We acted out Everyman pg 141-148.  We added sound effects and voice effects.

You each pitched your Green Knight video game.  We voted on the one we most would like to play.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal Prompt:  Act IV always has a moment of final suspense before the BIG fall.  Please describe what you think that moment will be for Hamlet.  If you know how the play ends, make a different act IV end.

I passed back all of the assignments that you have completed so far. 

Reminder:  It is your responsibility to make up missing work.  I am after school on both Monday and Thursday if you need to make anything up.

Storyboard That!  We went to storyboardthat.com and set up an account.  You summarized the play so far in 10-12 cartoon frames, explaining what final moment of suspense will happen in act IV. 

We shared some of the best.

Brit Lit:

Today:

I passed back all of your assignments thus far.

 Reminder:  If you are missing work it is your responsibility to make it up.  I am after school both Monday and Thursday in you have things to make up.

We went to the lab for our last work day on your Video Game manual for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

HW:  Please finish your project and be prepared to briefly pitch the game idea to the class on Tuesday.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Happy Friday!  Today we wrapped up a busy week with the following:

Mystery Science Theater 3k version of Hamlet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1QSbz9wmm8

We had the world premiere of your silent movie

Brit Lit.

Today:

We moved the due date for your video game manual to Tuesday to allow me to show you the doc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74glI1lg1CQ

I hope this helped you to understand the story.  Remember, your levels need to reflect the story- but is open to your imagination.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We continued working on your Hamlet paper in the computer lab.  I am after school today if you need additional help.  Please make sure you have a solid piece of textual evidence to support each of the stages of grief.

Paper is due on Friday and must be submitted via turnitin.com.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We went to the computer lab and began work on your Sir Gawain video game manual.  Today we focused on:
15th C weapon page
Cover
1 page Summary of story.

You will have one more class to complete the assignment.  If you need additional time, please work on this at home tonight for HW.

C Block Codes:

Login: 13568477
Password: darthvader

Shakespeare:

Yesterday:
 To tweet or not to tweet #thatisthequestion:  Each row took on a main character and tweeted 10 tweets with hashtags.  We then swapped with another character and responded or reacted to the tweet.  We shared the best ones.

We made a Facebook page for your character.

We took a quiz after lunch

We went over how to set up your Hamlet paper due this Friday.

Today:
We went to the lib. to begin writing your essay.  Your final is due Friday.

Brit Lit:

Yesterday:

We finished A Knights Tale and looked at three additional tales animated by the BBC.

Today:

We defined:
Medieval Romance: 15th century
-Chivalry
-Remote time and place
-Rank- social distinctions
-Hero in adventure
-supernatural things

We read: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight pgs 124-138
We answered questions 1-8 on pg 139.  This counted as a quiz.
I assigned the video Game Manual assignment:

Assignment: You work for a small indie video game company, and have just purchased the publishing rights for a new video game based on the story. Please design a manual that will explain how the game is played. You will be graded on the following rubrics:


1.) A cover that has the title of your game and cover art for the game.

10 points

2.) Weapons page. Detailing at least 5 weapons that you have researched from the 14th century. Please include a picture and detailed 3 sent description for each.  These need to be in your own words.
20 Points

3.) Intro page, which summarizes the entire story.  250 words min.
20 Points

4.) 10 Levels. For each, please do the following:

Create a title for the level

Give a 5-10 sentence description of the objective of the level.

30 Points

5.) End boss

Include a detailed picture or description, including the one weakness that allows you to destroy the boss and win the game.
20 Points.

 

Shakespeare:

Today: 
Each group air dropped their silent Hamlet video files.

We finished act III and act IV sc 1.

HW:  Please have all of your examples for class tomorrow.  Oh...I also smell a pop quiz that I just printed out.  Look over the play and be ready.

Brit Lit:

B Block took a quiz on C. Tales:  Who am I?

All classes watched: A Knights Tale.

Reminder:  last day to pass in your paper to turnitin.  No papers accepted after today.  Please make it your responsibility to log in and check that your paper was submitted.

Shakespeare:

Today:

I collected journals #1-10.

We broke into your groups and made Hamlet silent movies.  Video on the blog soon....

Brit Lit:

Today:

I collected journals #1-10.

Final paper must be re-submitted to turnitin.com by Monday.  Check- not there, no grade for you.

We finished our C. Tales activity presenting indirect and direct characterization.
Each group presented their two pilgrims.

We took notes and a quiz on those notes the last 10 minutes with me asking, "who am I?"

Monday: A Kight's Tale

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  You have the power to remove 5 important words from the script.  Select 5 words from act 1-2 and explain what the removal would do to change the script.  Be specific!

But Why?  We made a list of reasons you think Hamlet treats O so poorly.  Please but in order from most likely to least.

Tongue lashing of O.  We all selected a word or phrase and surrounded O and insulted her.

This Friday:  Silent movies....

Brit Lit:

Today:
Journal #10:  Please describe in detail your longest journey.    1 page

I introduced you the the Canterbury Tales.

We took notes on indirect and direct Characterization.

I broke you into 5 groups.  Each group was given two pilgrims and a giant poster.  You had the majority of the block to become experts on the two you were given.  I asked you to use the poster board to draw and label the direct and indirect descriptions.  On Friday, each group will present.

Reminder:  College essay help, featuring the English Dept afterschool today in the lib.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  Write in detail about your favorite childhood toy.   1/2 page

We broke into groups of 2-3 and did a close analysis of Hamlet's lines looking for examples from the text for your Hamlet grief paper due.

We took a pop quiz on act 2

We acted act 3 sc-1-2

HW:  Work on outline for paper.  Due Sept. 23rd.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #9:  Write a thank you note to a friend that helped you during a difficult time.  1/2 pg

We went to the 3rd floor lab to type the ballad you finished for HW. 
We made last minute changes to your final hero's journey paper and resubmitted it to turnitin.com

We came back to class and shared your ballads.

We read: Barbara Allen

 We used the crow puppet to also read the Twa Corbies.

Mousetrap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJr2SdyLGk

Turnitin Codes:

A Block:  13568455  password: darthvader
B Block:  13568469   password: darthvader
C Block:  13568477   password: darthvader

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  Hamlet says that Denmark is a prison.  Some also say 5-town is a prison.  Please explain why?                                            1/2 page.

Mouse TRAP!  We broke into small groups and created a skit named mouse trap designed to show the guilt of Claudius.  We quickly performed these.

We watched the Mel Gibson version of the end of act 2.

HW:  Continue looking for lines that show Hamlet's stages of grief.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #8:  Write a one page letter to yourself in 8th grade.  What would you advise your younger self?

We fixed the submit window for turn it in and identified those with no papers yet.  The window to submit will be open till Sept. 26.

We took the ballad that you selected last night and completed a worksheet.  We also further defined ballads.

We wrote 10 interview questions for the next assignment: The Ballad of You.  You were then paired up with a student that you do not yet know to interview them.

We began writing the Ballad from the information in the interview.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  Ophelia is on the receiving end of much of the advice from her brother and dad in act 1.  But what if the roles were reversed?  Write 16-18 lines of advice to them from her.  Try and use metaphors.

We looked at the structure of the play- act II begins our rise in action, with act III as the plays climax.

If we had time we started act 2.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #7:  Pick a song that you like that tells a story.  Without re-writing the lyrics, retell the story in 20 lines.  Feel free to add detail, description, and even new parts of the story.

We finished papers, passed in your peer edit sheet, and made sure it was entered into turnitin.com

We defined Ballad

HW:  Please find the lyrics to a traditional ballad and bring in the printed lyrics.

Shakespeare:

Journal #7:  Please cast the play with modern actors.  Foe each selection, please give your detailed reasoning.

We finished act 1 and took a quiz.

I collected your term example sheet from earlier in the week.

After lunch we played a Hamlet puzzle game on the ipads.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #7:  As we wrap up the Hero's Journey this week, I would like to end with you making your own.  Follow the stages that we went over and write an original story.     2 pages min.

We took your paper from google docs and submitted it to turnitin.com via the ipads.

I gave you each a peer review sheet and each of you completed a sheet of feedback.

Download Attachment

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Shakespeare:

To recite, or not to recite.  Each of you had the chance to recite your lines.  -10 if you were called but were not ready.

We looked at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFZT4gOq8io  198 Hamlet references in pop culture in under 15 minutes....

We came close to finishing act 1. 

Quiz anytime at the end of the act- so be ready.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal:  What is the most difficult decision that you have had to make?  Please describe the entire situation.   1/2-1 page

A Block helped me update the ipads.

We watched some introductory videos on how to use turnitin.com

We went to the lab to finish your drafts.

Friday we will be doing a peer edit with the ipads and then submitting your final draft.  Please be ready to do this if you did not finish your main writing in class.

Shakespeare:

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal #5:  Hitler once said that if you tell the same lie often enough, it becomes the truth.  What is the greatest lie that you have ever told?  Why did you lie and what was the outcome?  Would you do it the same way again?                                                                                                   1/2 page

We paired up with a partner and conducted interviews based on many of the themes and topics of the play.  We shared your opinions.

We looked at a comical version of the lines you must learn: To snooze or not to snooze.

We continued acting out act 1

I assigned the Cusick challenge to those brave enough.

HW:  10 lines due Thursday.  -10 each day not ready.  Test grade- so shine.

Brit Lit:

Today:

No journal

We finished your outline for your paper and used it to complete the 5 paragraph template to assist you in writing your paper.

A block went to the computer lab and began work on their paper.
B Block had a senior assembly.  You will also have Thursday to write your paper.

HW:  Log in to Google Docs and continue to work on your first draft.

Shakespeare:

Today: 
Journal #4:  Please describe the worst break up.  This could be from your history, or from one that you witnessed.  These can be fictional.                                                          1/2 page

We looked at the special effects that Shakespeare's writing.  Sort of his CGI....but with language.

We watched a clip of Yoda demonstrating reverse thoughts.  Guess where George Lucas got the idea....

We continued Act 1, sc2

We broke into small groups and found examples of these tricks in the play thus far.

HW:  Lines due Thursday.  This is a test grade, so make it count!

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #4:  Please write from Grendel's point of view describing why he kills and what was the battle with Beowulf like.  Please use I and write from his perspective- including his feelings.  1 pg.

We finished Beowulf

You each wrote the thesis for your paper and we went around the room and shared these.

We will be writing the 1st draft in class Tuesday and Wednesday.  Please make sure you have your outline done and have a clean, clear thesis ready to go.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #3:  Revenge.  Please describe a moment when revenge was sweet.   1 pg.

We finished watching the doc Finding Joe.

I passed out additional sheets on the hero's journey to assist you in writing your paper.

We went around the room and shared what you selected to write about.

We began your outline for your paper using the sheet that I gave you.

HW:  Please finish you outline.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal #3:  Please describe a situation that ended with revenge.   1 pg.

We finished converting the ten Hamlet lines. 

In small groups you converted these lines to one of the following:
Cowboy
Fairy Tale
Rap
Mob boss
sci fi version
txt msg

We continued act 1 in Hamlet. We used the iPads to select the face and emotion.  See pictures above.

HW:  Continue learning your lines.  Reminder- you must memorize and recite the 10 lines from Hamlet.  Due next Thursday.  Learn two lines a day, record your voice, practice!

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #2:  Who are 3 people that you look up to?  What qualities do they each have that you admire?                                                                                                                        1/2 page

I assigned your 1st paper:

The Hero’s Quest

Over the last week, we have looked at the classical definition of a hero.  Specifically, we discussed the research and findings of Joseph Campbell.  He believed that mythology was our one single truth as humans, and these stories connected us all in a very deep and spiritual way.

In a 4-5 page typed paper, please take a popular movie, play, or novel, and examine how it fits Campbell’s classical definition.  Please use the sheet that I gave you on this.  You may pick any hero that you feel fits this mold, however, here are some suggestions that would work well:  Pinocchio, The Wizard of Oz, Fight Club, Batman Begins, Dumbo, Star Wars (1^st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, The Twilight Series, The Lord of the Rings Series, The Narnia Movies, Alice in Wonderland.

Your paper needs to have a clear thesis (a statement that clearly states what you will prove) and you must use solid examples in your body to back up your thesis.

We watched the doc Finding Joe. 

Shakespeare:

Journal #1: Please describe your experience with Shakespeare and or plays?  What have you read/seen?  Have you ever been in a play?  What do you find most difficult with Shakespeare?
                                                                                                                      1/2 page

We looked at the ten facts that we know for sure about who Shakespeare was.  We took notes on these.

Intro to Hamlet

HW:  Read ch 4 in Shakespeare Alive!

Brit. Lit:

Journal #1:  If you could have 3 super powers, what would you pick?  How would you use them?
                                                                                                                                    1/2 page

Beowulf:  We read the graphic novel on the ipads.

Quizlet:  We created accounts on quizlet and made a 10 question quiz.  We then gave these to another student to take.

Shakespeare:

I introduced the ipads and assigned each of you one.
We went over the rules and signed out your ipad for the year.  Please always use the same #.
We went to the globe and saw it using cool virtual reality.  This allowed us to project it on anything- see pictures above :-)

In small groups we reported back on what we found out researching the Globe.

I asked you to find 10 facts that we know about the life of the Bard.  I gave you notes on what I want you to know.  The truth is, we don't know very much about him at all.

I passed out Hamlet.

HW:  Have your journal for Tuesday.

Brit Lit:

Today:
I passed out and assigned ipads.
We went over the rules.  Please treat them kindly- they were purchased for you and we want them to stay nice.
A block:  we defined Kenning and went around the room giving ourselves a kenning to describe each of us.  We finished the Seafarer and answered questions 1-4 at the end.

B Block:  We read the graphic novel for Beowulf: http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/files/beowulf_the_graphic_novel-1.pdf

HW:  Make sure you have a dedicated journal for Tuesday.

Sneak peak at what we will be usings the ipads for Thursday.....

http://waltonhigh.typepad.com/files/beowulf_the_graphic_novel-1.pdf

Skakepeare:

We took a quiz on your reading.

We did a series of acting games designed to make us all feel more comfortable acting out the plays in class.

HW:  Read ch 2+3 in Shakespeare Alive!!!!
Get journal for Tuesday.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We wrote our own made up creation stories and looked at the similarities in the things explained.

We played the game telephone to show how telling a story orally wrecks almost every part- hence the need for the written word.  This is where our Brit Lit. story begins....

We took notes on the earliest forms of writing.

We read The Seafarer.  B Block also answered questions 1-4 at the end of the story.

HW:  Need journals for Tuesday.

https://vimeo.com/51645190

Welcome!

Welcome to all that I met today.  I am excited to work with you this year.

Brit Lit:

Today:

A Block completed the essay section of their portfolio.  A completed portfolio consists of the following parts and will count 10 % of you final grade:

Portfolio Final Assessment

For your final assignment, I will ask you to reflect back on the work that we did together.  A portfolio allows you the opportunity to think about what you have done, what you have learned, and how you may have changed through the process.  A completed portfolio consists of the following four parts:

Part I:  Journal Prompts  Please select 5 out of the 30 journal prompts that you are most proud of.  For each one, please type out  a revised and improved version.  Please follow each one with a 3-5 sentence reflection piece as to why the prompts that you selected were meaningful and what specifically you chose to improve upon in your rewrite.

Part II:  Selected Assignment  Please select one assignment that you are the most proud of and include it in your portfolio.  Please include a 10 sentence reflective piece commenting on:

1.        What specifically did you learn from this assignment?

2.       What specifically did you find most challenging in this assignment?

3.       If you could do this again, what could you improve on?

Part III  Victorian Fiction

H: Like any movie adaptation, the movie we watched has some major plot differences from the novel Jane Eyre.  In a 5 paragraph essay, please discuss some of the many differences between the novel and the movie.  Your final paragraph should be opinion based on if you think these differences made for a better or worse story.  I will be grading this on how well you demonstrate your understanding of the novel (did you really read).  Please make sure to use detailed examples.

CPA:Please examine the two examples of Victorian Fiction that we covered.  In a well written, 5 paragraph essay, please explain how they both fit the characteristics of fiction from this period.  Please use the notes bellow to help frame your discussion. 

 1. Literature of this age tends to come closer to daily life which reflects its practical problems and interests. It becomes a powerful instrument for human progress. Socially & economically, Industrialism was on the rise and various reform movements like emancipation, child labor, women’s rights, and evolution.

2. Moral Purpose: The Victorian literature seems to deviate from "art for art's sake" and asserts its moral purpose. Tennyson, Browning, Carlyle, Ruskin - all were the teachers of England with the faith in their moral message to instruct the world.

3. Idealism: It is often considered as an age of doubt and pessimism. The influence of science is felt here. The whole age seems to be caught in the conception of man in relation to the universe with the idea of evolution.

4. Though, the age is characterized as practical and materialistic, most of the writers exalt a purely ideal life. It is an idealistic age where the great ideals like truth, justice, love, brotherhood are emphasized by poets, essayists and novelists of the age.  

 

 

Part IV:  Letter to Yourself  Please write a letter to yourself.  In this letter, please comment on specific areas that you have improved upon while taking this course.  Think about thoughts and feeling that you have had while reading and writing in this class.  Please try and give specific evidence to back up your statements.  You should aim to cover at least three areas of improvement, with three specific examples.  Please also feel free to comment on how you have changed as a person through assignments and class discussions.

Part V:  To be completed in class during your final exam:

5 Paragraph Essay (H) 3 paragraph (CP/CPA):

Please answer the following question.  Please structure your response in a well- written (as opposed to poorly written) 5 paragraph essay.  Please make sure to give specific examples to back up your thesis.

Obtaining greater power or status is something that many people strive for, but is this ambition good or evil? In other words, what effect does trying to change one’s position in society have on a person? In at least three works of literature we’ve read in class, identify characters who struggle to change or maintain their power or status.  Explain whether this struggle turns out to be good or bad for them.  Do they succeed? What causes their success, or failure?           

Please include all parts along with this assignment sheet in a manila folder, with your name, date and class clearly marked on the front.  If you do not have one easily available, please see me.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We went down to the computer lab for our last work day on your final portfolio.  Your final is on Tuesday- Please make sure that you have everything ready to pass it.  All should be typed besides your essay.  You may bring in notes/outline, but your essay section must be done in class.

Brit. Lit:

I answered remaining questions about the final.  Clarification:  You may use an outline for the in-class essay, but this must be written in class the day of your final.

We watched 1984.

HW:  Finish work on the other parts of your portfolio.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We watched the 2014 version of the Tempest.

HW:  Continue to work on parts of your portfolio based final exam.  Everything is due Tuesday.

Brit Lit.:

Today:

We each made a quiz based on the reading last night (to pg 274) and then gave it for another student to take.  We then graded these and passed them back.

Room 101 assignment:  What would be in your room 101?  How would it be used to reform and change your thoughts?

A Block:  Fulfilled promise from Gothic lit. unit to show an episode of Scooby Doo.
C Block: Room 101 and mind control BBC doc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDBWhfsuF2Q

HW:  Please finish the book.

Comp. Lit. II

Today:

We had work day 2 of 2 to work on your final portfolio.

I collected your journals

Brit Lit:

Today:

I collected journals 31-40

We took a quiz on book 2 of 1984.

We worked on your final portfolio and I answered any questions.

A Block went to computer lab. C block used the ipads.

HW: Read to 274