Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Monday, September 12, 2016
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
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.
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!
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!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
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:
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 (1st 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.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
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!
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.
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.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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