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.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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
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