Thursday, February 25, 2010
World of Shakespeare:
Shakespeare enthusiasts in the USA will be pleased to learn that the UK-based Royal Shakespeare Company will be crossing the pond for an unprecedented run of performances as part of Lincoln Center Festival 2011.The ensemble of 44 will be bringing with them a full scale replica of its transformed Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Americans will be able to see performances on the world's greatest Shakespeare stage without even having their passports stamped!
The 930-seat replica theater will be erected in New York and will host 45 performances in July and August 2011. Five plays will be selected from the RSC's current repertoire: Antony and Cleopatra, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, and The Winter's Tale.Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, said "Collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is why I am so pleased that we are able to work with such great partners to bring the culmination of three years' work in the UK to New York in 2011.""Our thrust stage, wrapping the audience around the action, allows people to reach out to our actors and to each other in a space which is both intimate and powerful. I am delighted that we can recreate that intimacy right here in New York City."I recently reported that the Royal Shakespeare Company will be shipping over to New York a full-scale replica of its Stratford-upon-Avon theater for a repertoire of five plays in 2011. I can't get over the scale of this project - so I've been looking into what the RSC will be packing in their suitcase.·
425 x costumes· 20 x wigs· 38 x fake facial hair pieces (15 beards, 15 moustaches, 5 sideburns, 2 joke beards and one set of eyebrows)· 20 x liters of blood·
The 930-seat replica theater will be erected in New York and will host 45 performances in July and August 2011. Five plays will be selected from the RSC's current repertoire: Antony and Cleopatra, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, and The Winter's Tale.Michael Boyd, RSC Artistic Director, said "Collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do at the Royal Shakespeare Company, which is why I am so pleased that we are able to work with such great partners to bring the culmination of three years' work in the UK to New York in 2011.""Our thrust stage, wrapping the audience around the action, allows people to reach out to our actors and to each other in a space which is both intimate and powerful. I am delighted that we can recreate that intimacy right here in New York City."I recently reported that the Royal Shakespeare Company will be shipping over to New York a full-scale replica of its Stratford-upon-Avon theater for a repertoire of five plays in 2011. I can't get over the scale of this project - so I've been looking into what the RSC will be packing in their suitcase.·
425 x costumes· 20 x wigs· 38 x fake facial hair pieces (15 beards, 15 moustaches, 5 sideburns, 2 joke beards and one set of eyebrows)· 20 x liters of blood·
Soph Lit:
Journal #11:
"The biggest revolutions are the ones that happen between our ears."
Today in class:
We defined propaganda, and looked at terms. I gave a lecture titled: How to take over the world, or at least a small town....
I assigned your first formal paper. You will be using all the terms and making a revolution speech to be given to you fellow comrades. 2 pages written, one page typed.
We reviewed Ch 3-4
HW: Please finish your 1st draft.
"The biggest revolutions are the ones that happen between our ears."
Today in class:
We defined propaganda, and looked at terms. I gave a lecture titled: How to take over the world, or at least a small town....
I assigned your first formal paper. You will be using all the terms and making a revolution speech to be given to you fellow comrades. 2 pages written, one page typed.
We reviewed Ch 3-4
HW: Please finish your 1st draft.
World of Shakespeare:
Today we:
I moved you into groups and asked you to show all of the important aspect of Act 1 in 32 sec or under...
We continued to look at asides.
We began Act 2
I moved you into groups and asked you to show all of the important aspect of Act 1 in 32 sec or under...
We continued to look at asides.
We began Act 2
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Soph Lit:
Today in class:
We discussed the reading last night.
I reviewed the notes that I gave yesterday on the Russian Revolution.
We had a short quiz on both.
We talked about the author, and I showed a documentary on his life and influences.
HW: Please read ch 3 and 4.
We discussed the reading last night.
I reviewed the notes that I gave yesterday on the Russian Revolution.
We had a short quiz on both.
We talked about the author, and I showed a documentary on his life and influences.
HW: Please read ch 3 and 4.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We had a quiz on your Shakespeare terms.
I defined an aside, and we broke into small groups to create a skit that featured an aside. We discussed how an aside can produce comedy. We also talked about a new concept: suspension of disbelief. This is important to realize- especially in a comedy. If you question things with a rational mind, large holes begin to emerge in any of his plays.
We finished Act 1.
HW: Please read Act 2 and have a general understanding of events.
We had a quiz on your Shakespeare terms.
I defined an aside, and we broke into small groups to create a skit that featured an aside. We discussed how an aside can produce comedy. We also talked about a new concept: suspension of disbelief. This is important to realize- especially in a comedy. If you question things with a rational mind, large holes begin to emerge in any of his plays.
We finished Act 1.
HW: Please read Act 2 and have a general understanding of events.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Soph Lit
Today in class:
I collected All My Sons and had closing thoughts on the play.
I passed out our first novel: Animal Farm.
I gave notes on the book and we talked about Revolution.
I defined a fable, and we wrote short examples in class. Remember- the moral is the most important aspect of a fable.
Journals will be back this Wed.
HW: Please read Ch 1+2 in Animal Farm. Expect a 10 question comprehension quiz Tuesday.
I collected All My Sons and had closing thoughts on the play.
I passed out our first novel: Animal Farm.
I gave notes on the book and we talked about Revolution.
I defined a fable, and we wrote short examples in class. Remember- the moral is the most important aspect of a fable.
Journals will be back this Wed.
HW: Please read Ch 1+2 in Animal Farm. Expect a 10 question comprehension quiz Tuesday.
World of Shakespeare:
Today in class:
We looked at a clip from the film The Empire Strikes Back. Specifically, we examined Yoda and his reverse speach.
We reviewed terms for your quiz tomorrow.
We broke into groups and looked for 5 examples of your 10 terms.
We continued acting Act 1.
HW: Study terms for quiz Tuesday.
We looked at a clip from the film The Empire Strikes Back. Specifically, we examined Yoda and his reverse speach.
We reviewed terms for your quiz tomorrow.
We broke into groups and looked for 5 examples of your 10 terms.
We continued acting Act 1.
HW: Study terms for quiz Tuesday.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Soph Lit:
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!
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!
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....
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