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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal Prompt #18: Please read the copy of this mornings Wall Street journal that I gave you in class. Please read at least 3 stories that you find interesting, and write YOUR opinion on the articles (1/2 page for each)
C: Block: We read: A Touch of Autumn in the Air, on pg 1240.
D Block: I told you my ghost story from when I was teaching in Ireland.
I collected your short story assignment. If you did not pass this in, please make sure that it is done for Friday. A reminder: you loose 10 points for each day late.
Journal Prompt #18: Please read the copy of this mornings Wall Street journal that I gave you in class. Please read at least 3 stories that you find interesting, and write YOUR opinion on the articles (1/2 page for each)
C: Block: We read: A Touch of Autumn in the Air, on pg 1240.
D Block: I told you my ghost story from when I was teaching in Ireland.
I collected your short story assignment. If you did not pass this in, please make sure that it is done for Friday. A reminder: you loose 10 points for each day late.
Shakespeare:
Today:
We took a quiz on Act 4.
We finally completed the Shakespeare Remixed assignment.
HW: Please read act 5 and have the play completed for Friday.
We took a quiz on Act 4.
We finally completed the Shakespeare Remixed assignment.
HW: Please read act 5 and have the play completed for Friday.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Brit Lit:
Today: Journal Prompt #18: Smell can be our strongest memory. Please recall a childhood memory, and describe it in detail using your memory of smell.
We read the short story: A Touch of Autumn in the Air.
Short story assignment is due Thursday.
We read the short story: A Touch of Autumn in the Air.
Short story assignment is due Thursday.
Shakespeare
Today:
A former colleague of mine, Mr Patenaude, ran a lecture on what we know about Shakespeare. I hope that it was a good break from Othello. I appreciated your attention and respect in class today.
HW: Please make sure that you have read Act 4 in Othello. Quiz on Thursday.
A former colleague of mine, Mr Patenaude, ran a lecture on what we know about Shakespeare. I hope that it was a good break from Othello. I appreciated your attention and respect in class today.
HW: Please make sure that you have read Act 4 in Othello. Quiz on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Brit Lit:
Short Story
On May 10th, your final copy of your short story is due. To assist me in grading you based on the given requirements, I am also requiring you to color code you use of the following:
Dialogue: You must tell your story using quotations and conversation between your characters.
Tone: Please highlight a sentence that defines the tone of your story. (see The Lagoon.)
Symbolism: Highlight an object that you are using as a symbol in your story. (see Araby.)
Stream of Conscious: Highlight a section that reveals stream of conscious writing a part of your story. This is typically achieved in the narration. (See Virginia Woolf.)
One object used from the class list.
One character needs to have an epiphany.
For each term, please highlight the word or sentence that is a corresponding example. Then on the last page, please list what each color represents.
Please staple together: Final color coded copy on top, 1st draft, outline.
You also must pass in a clean “extra” copy. This will be included in a bound collection of all of your stories.
On May 10th, your final copy of your short story is due. To assist me in grading you based on the given requirements, I am also requiring you to color code you use of the following:
Dialogue: You must tell your story using quotations and conversation between your characters.
Tone: Please highlight a sentence that defines the tone of your story. (see The Lagoon.)
Symbolism: Highlight an object that you are using as a symbol in your story. (see Araby.)
Stream of Conscious: Highlight a section that reveals stream of conscious writing a part of your story. This is typically achieved in the narration. (See Virginia Woolf.)
One object used from the class list.
One character needs to have an epiphany.
For each term, please highlight the word or sentence that is a corresponding example. Then on the last page, please list what each color represents.
Please staple together: Final color coded copy on top, 1st draft, outline.
You also must pass in a clean “extra” copy. This will be included in a bound collection of all of your stories.
Brit Lit
Today:
We had our last day in the computer lab to write your first drafts. Your final copy is due Thursday. Please make sure that you color code your required literary devices. I passed out a sheet detailing this today in class. Please see me if you need a copy.
We had our last day in the computer lab to write your first drafts. Your final copy is due Thursday. Please make sure that you color code your required literary devices. I passed out a sheet detailing this today in class. Please see me if you need a copy.
Shakespeare
Today in class: We did not have class due to the scheduled pre-prom assembly.
HW: Please have act 4 in Othello read for Wed.
HW: Please have act 4 in Othello read for Wed.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Word of the week:
Recreant: (REK-ree-uhnt) adj. or noun. Unfaithful, disloyal, traitorous, cowardly. Iago.
Think:
Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time. Try it...
Shakespeare
Today:
William Shakespeare: The ReMiX
Directions: Throughout the course, you have met some very powerful, yet diverse characters. Most would agree that the development of these complex parts is one of the most lasting elements of his play construction. As we discussed in class, Hamlet can be performed in at least 5 different ways.
1.) I would like you to step back and identify 5 of your favorite characters. In a 2-3 page script, I would like to have you work them into an original scene. The focus should be on showing each part.
2.) Start with listing all 5 parts, with a brief description of each to someone not familiar with any of the plays
3.) Next, identify a setting and scene. Please begin your play with a brief description of where the play takes place.
4.) Decide as a group the main conflict that they are facing and how it will be resolved. You are required to make these a tragedy, following the notes that I gave you on how this was crafted by Shakespeare. Your final moment of suspense needs to be clear and well defined.
5.) Last, we will make copies and perform these in class. You will have all of this block, and 15 minutes Tuesday to construct and rehearse.
Please select from the following plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Othello.
Some suggestions: talk show, game show, reality TV show, documentary based.
William Shakespeare: The ReMiX
Directions: Throughout the course, you have met some very powerful, yet diverse characters. Most would agree that the development of these complex parts is one of the most lasting elements of his play construction. As we discussed in class, Hamlet can be performed in at least 5 different ways.
1.) I would like you to step back and identify 5 of your favorite characters. In a 2-3 page script, I would like to have you work them into an original scene. The focus should be on showing each part.
2.) Start with listing all 5 parts, with a brief description of each to someone not familiar with any of the plays
3.) Next, identify a setting and scene. Please begin your play with a brief description of where the play takes place.
4.) Decide as a group the main conflict that they are facing and how it will be resolved. You are required to make these a tragedy, following the notes that I gave you on how this was crafted by Shakespeare. Your final moment of suspense needs to be clear and well defined.
5.) Last, we will make copies and perform these in class. You will have all of this block, and 15 minutes Tuesday to construct and rehearse.
Please select from the following plays: Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Othello.
Some suggestions: talk show, game show, reality TV show, documentary based.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Brit Lit:
Today:
We went to the computer lab and began work on the first draft of your short story assignment. You will have three class periods to complete- so continue to use your time wisely.
We went to the computer lab and began work on the first draft of your short story assignment. You will have three class periods to complete- so continue to use your time wisely.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Brit Lit:
Journal Prompt #15: Tell the funniest story that you have ever heard. This can be a story involving you, or someone that you know. 1 page.
I assigned the short story assignment:
Description: As a culminating activity for our short story unit, you will be responsible for creating your own original work of fiction. After reading and analyzing several short stories you will use the known short story conventions and literary elements covered within the unit to create your own short story. You will be responsible for choosing a theme, creating events and conflicts, determining your story’s point of view, and presenting unique characters in your short story.
Your short story must include the following:
• A creative title in quotes.
• A main character who takes part in the action (character)
• Details that describe a particular time and place (setting)
• A conflict or problem, to be introduced, developed, and resolved.
• A central theme or generalization that applies to life outside of the story.
• Inclusion of: One “object” from the class list, Dialogue within your story, stream of conscious writing, a specific and identifiable tone, an epiphany, characterization, and symbolism.
• Stories must be a minimum of three pages typed.
The final draft of your story is due (revised, proofread, and typed) May 10th. On this date you must bring the following:
• Two Copies of your typed Final Draft (one to be written on/graded, one to be compiled in a short story collection)
• All brainstorming, rough drafts, and revisions (as completed in class).
I assigned the short story assignment:
Description: As a culminating activity for our short story unit, you will be responsible for creating your own original work of fiction. After reading and analyzing several short stories you will use the known short story conventions and literary elements covered within the unit to create your own short story. You will be responsible for choosing a theme, creating events and conflicts, determining your story’s point of view, and presenting unique characters in your short story.
Your short story must include the following:
• A creative title in quotes.
• A main character who takes part in the action (character)
• Details that describe a particular time and place (setting)
• A conflict or problem, to be introduced, developed, and resolved.
• A central theme or generalization that applies to life outside of the story.
• Inclusion of: One “object” from the class list, Dialogue within your story, stream of conscious writing, a specific and identifiable tone, an epiphany, characterization, and symbolism.
• Stories must be a minimum of three pages typed.
The final draft of your story is due (revised, proofread, and typed) May 10th. On this date you must bring the following:
• Two Copies of your typed Final Draft (one to be written on/graded, one to be compiled in a short story collection)
• All brainstorming, rough drafts, and revisions (as completed in class).
Shakespeare
Today:
Journal Prompt: Write a two page diary from Iago's perspective. Please include all of the events in Act 1+2.
We talked about different forms of comedy. We watched the" who's on first" skit to show examples of puns, timing, and physical comedy. I broke you into groups of 4 to try and figure out a way to make act 3, sc 1 funny.
We performed these. Only one group went for the obvious wind instrument reference. You are all way more mature than your teacher.
HW: Please read Act 3. On Friday, we will be reviewing the play so far and watching a new version of the story.
Journal Prompt: Write a two page diary from Iago's perspective. Please include all of the events in Act 1+2.
We talked about different forms of comedy. We watched the" who's on first" skit to show examples of puns, timing, and physical comedy. I broke you into groups of 4 to try and figure out a way to make act 3, sc 1 funny.
We performed these. Only one group went for the obvious wind instrument reference. You are all way more mature than your teacher.
HW: Please read Act 3. On Friday, we will be reviewing the play so far and watching a new version of the story.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Brit Lit:
Today:
We defined tone.
We read Shooting an Elephant on pg 1034.
We worked on the outline for your short story assignment.
We defined tone.
We read Shooting an Elephant on pg 1034.
We worked on the outline for your short story assignment.
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