Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
C+D
Today:
We went over the characteristics of The Hero's Quest.
I broke you into small groups and asked you to brainstorm on a movie or book that follows this mold.
I gave you your first paper assignment:
Name:_______________________ Block:____________
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 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph 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, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter
Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.
Please use the following outline to help you formulate your ideas:
Opening Paragraph
Your Thesis:
Example: Many stories in literature are often influenced by stories and writers before them. In the movie Star Wars, we are told the story of a Young Luke Skywalker, and follow his quest into outer space on his way to defining himself and finding the hero inside him. The movie Star Wars follows the traditional hero’s quest.
Main body paragraph 1:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 2:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 3:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Conclusion:
Closing wrap up. Here you re-state your thesis statement.
Final Due:________________
We went over the characteristics of The Hero's Quest.
I broke you into small groups and asked you to brainstorm on a movie or book that follows this mold.
I gave you your first paper assignment:
Name:_______________________ Block:____________
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 3-4 page traditional 5 paragraph 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, Dumbo, Star Wars (1st 3), the Matrix, The Lion King, Indiana Jones, Batman, Harry Potter
Your paper needs to have a clear thesis and you must use solid examples in your body to answer the question.
Please use the following outline to help you formulate your ideas:
Opening Paragraph
Your Thesis:
Example: Many stories in literature are often influenced by stories and writers before them. In the movie Star Wars, we are told the story of a Young Luke Skywalker, and follow his quest into outer space on his way to defining himself and finding the hero inside him. The movie Star Wars follows the traditional hero’s quest.
Main body paragraph 1:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 2:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Main body paragraph 3:
Transition sentence:
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Conclusion:
Closing wrap up. Here you re-state your thesis statement.
Final Due:________________
B Block:
Today:
We began looking at Act 1+2 in Hamlet.
We worked on Shakespearean Insults
I asked you to review act 1+2 and be ready for a quiz Friday.
We began looking at Act 1+2 in Hamlet.
We worked on Shakespearean Insults
I asked you to review act 1+2 and be ready for a quiz Friday.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
A/ B block:
Today you took your final exam.
Please pass in your anthology if you have not done so already. Failure to do so will result in a bill.
If you were absent, please see me asap to arrange a time to make up the test.
Please pass in your anthology if you have not done so already. Failure to do so will result in a bill.
If you were absent, please see me asap to arrange a time to make up the test.
Friday, January 27, 2012
D Block:
I broke you into small groups and had you work on the review packet that I gave you.
Your final exam is on Tuesday. Please use this sheet to prepare. You may use one page of notes (front and back) to assist you.
I also passed back some old assignments that I owed you.
I collected journals #30-40.
Your final exam is on Tuesday. Please use this sheet to prepare. You may use one page of notes (front and back) to assist you.
I also passed back some old assignments that I owed you.
I collected journals #30-40.
A/ B block:
Today:
I collected your journals #30-40
We took a quiz on the story that you read last night (last quiz of the term.)
We reviewed for the final exam on Monday. I gave you a review sheet. Please use it to study. I am also allowing one page of notes to be used. Please look over your notes, old quizzes. If you are absent, please email me (cusicks@tantasqua.org) and I will send you a copy.
I passed back remaining assignments.
I collected your journals #30-40
We took a quiz on the story that you read last night (last quiz of the term.)
We reviewed for the final exam on Monday. I gave you a review sheet. Please use it to study. I am also allowing one page of notes to be used. Please look over your notes, old quizzes. If you are absent, please email me (cusicks@tantasqua.org) and I will send you a copy.
I passed back remaining assignments.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A/ B block:
Today:
Same journal prompts as D block.
I gave your 10 minutes to complete your Rime of the Ancient Mariner assignment with your group. Please see me ASAP if you missed this.
We looked at comedy, and how British comedy has always been regarded as "dry." We read a story on pg. 1250: The Truth About George. We talked about the political correctness of making fun of a person with a disability. Where does humor come from? How many times have you laughed today. Did you know:
The average 17 year old laughs/smiles 35 times a day. The average 40 year old: 1 Why?
Same journal prompts as D block.
I gave your 10 minutes to complete your Rime of the Ancient Mariner assignment with your group. Please see me ASAP if you missed this.
We looked at comedy, and how British comedy has always been regarded as "dry." We read a story on pg. 1250: The Truth About George. We talked about the political correctness of making fun of a person with a disability. Where does humor come from? How many times have you laughed today. Did you know:
The average 17 year old laughs/smiles 35 times a day. The average 40 year old: 1 Why?
D Block:
Today:
We finished our journal prompts with:
Please reflect on the journal prompts. Did you enjoy it? If not, please explain why? Of the 40 prompts that we completed, which ones did you enjoy the most. Please look through them and star your most meaningful piece of writing...
Next...
I asked you to write a letter to future students explaining what they can expect from this course, and specifically me as a teacher. I am going to be super brave and pass these out next week during the first class- regardless of what you wrote. (gulp.)
It may not be a popular viewpoint among educators, but I have always felt that we should seek your evaluation of us at the end. I look forward to reading your comments and constructive criticism. And I promise to read these after I enter your final grades....I also promise to listen to what you say.
We also read the short story, Shooting an Elephant by Orwell. We talked about what the story reveals about his deep fear of people abusing their power. Remember from Soph Lit...Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Always.
Here is the video that we also talked about showing that Elephants, like us, are mammals that morn their dead years after.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/mammals-animals/elephants/elephant_african_mourning.html
I gave you a review sheet for the final. Please use it to begin studying for the final exam next Monday. We will also be working on these on Friday.
We finished our journal prompts with:
Please reflect on the journal prompts. Did you enjoy it? If not, please explain why? Of the 40 prompts that we completed, which ones did you enjoy the most. Please look through them and star your most meaningful piece of writing...
Next...
I asked you to write a letter to future students explaining what they can expect from this course, and specifically me as a teacher. I am going to be super brave and pass these out next week during the first class- regardless of what you wrote. (gulp.)
It may not be a popular viewpoint among educators, but I have always felt that we should seek your evaluation of us at the end. I look forward to reading your comments and constructive criticism. And I promise to read these after I enter your final grades....I also promise to listen to what you say.
We also read the short story, Shooting an Elephant by Orwell. We talked about what the story reveals about his deep fear of people abusing their power. Remember from Soph Lit...Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Always.
Here is the video that we also talked about showing that Elephants, like us, are mammals that morn their dead years after.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/animals/mammals-animals/elephants/elephant_african_mourning.html
I gave you a review sheet for the final. Please use it to begin studying for the final exam next Monday. We will also be working on these on Friday.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
D Block:
Today we took the test for 1984.
Please have your books for Thursday, as I will be collecting them.
Reminder: I am after-school today if you need to make up any missing work.
Please have your books for Thursday, as I will be collecting them.
Reminder: I am after-school today if you need to make up any missing work.
A/B Block:
Today:
We rocked out to a little Iron Maiden. We looked at the lyrics to their version of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
I broke you into small groups and had you write a ship log based on the events in both the song and poem.
We again discussed allusions. We talked about the allusion to the albatross in literature and pop culture.
We rocked out to a little Iron Maiden. We looked at the lyrics to their version of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
I broke you into small groups and had you write a ship log based on the events in both the song and poem.
We again discussed allusions. We talked about the allusion to the albatross in literature and pop culture.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
A/B Block:
Journal prompt #36:
Describe a specific moment when you acted on impluse, but instantly regretted what you did. Describe the: before/event/how you felt after.
1-2 pages.
We read a story that followed a simular structure: D.H. Lawrence's The Snake.
Describe a specific moment when you acted on impluse, but instantly regretted what you did. Describe the: before/event/how you felt after.
1-2 pages.
We read a story that followed a simular structure: D.H. Lawrence's The Snake.
Monday, January 23, 2012
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