Today:
We went over storyboards
I introduced how to line up a shot list
We discussed costumes
We talked about group eval for the project.
We finished the script for the assignment and I made copies.
We will begin filming this Friday- so please make sure that you have everything that you need and are ready to go!
SHOWTIME!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Brit Lit:
Brit Lit: Ghost Stories
Ghost stories continue to hold our attention. They are easy to write, can be based on semi-factual information, and most people go into them wanting to be scared. We will be writing original ghost/scary stories in class this week.
The story should be as original as possible. It may include your own personal experiences or experiences from someone you know. It must have at least 5 allusions, which you will note (highlighting, annotations, etc.) in your final draft. You will also write a brief paragraph on the Allusions Reference Page explaining each allusion and stating the reason for using it in your piece. Be sure to correlate the allusion in the text to the explanation on the reference page--a simple superscript number or something similar will suffice.
Remember, the story need not be scary, just supernatural. You can tell a funny story, a sad story, an adventure story, etc. Find something that fits your style and run with it! The required length is 4 pages. See the rubric for further formatting instructions.
Drafts of your paper are due on the date below. We will do an in-class peer review on that day where you will work with one of your classmates. They will assess your paper based on the attached rubric, as I will do once you turn in your final revision. Your final revision is due on the date listed below.
Draft Due In Class:____6/17______
Final Paper Due:___6/19_______
Ghost stories continue to hold our attention. They are easy to write, can be based on semi-factual information, and most people go into them wanting to be scared. We will be writing original ghost/scary stories in class this week.
The story should be as original as possible. It may include your own personal experiences or experiences from someone you know. It must have at least 5 allusions, which you will note (highlighting, annotations, etc.) in your final draft. You will also write a brief paragraph on the Allusions Reference Page explaining each allusion and stating the reason for using it in your piece. Be sure to correlate the allusion in the text to the explanation on the reference page--a simple superscript number or something similar will suffice.
Remember, the story need not be scary, just supernatural. You can tell a funny story, a sad story, an adventure story, etc. Find something that fits your style and run with it! The required length is 4 pages. See the rubric for further formatting instructions.
Drafts of your paper are due on the date below. We will do an in-class peer review on that day where you will work with one of your classmates. They will assess your paper based on the attached rubric, as I will do once you turn in your final revision. Your final revision is due on the date listed below.
Draft Due In Class:____6/17______
Final Paper Due:___6/19_______
Brit Lit:
Today we discussed the evolution of horror writing.
We looked at recent horror movies and stories and had a good glass discussion on whether we were better off as a society when some things were not spoken or written.
We looked at how this has impacted your imagination.
I gave your time to write your 5 frame horror assignment.
We shared these and discussed the characteristics of a good scary story.
We looked at recent horror movies and stories and had a good glass discussion on whether we were better off as a society when some things were not spoken or written.
We looked at how this has impacted your imagination.
I gave your time to write your 5 frame horror assignment.
We shared these and discussed the characteristics of a good scary story.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
WOS:
Today:
We began the script for your modern version of The Taming of the Shrew
I passed back your tests. Kudos to Elysia for the highest grade in the class.
Your class script is due this Friday.
We began the script for your modern version of The Taming of the Shrew
I passed back your tests. Kudos to Elysia for the highest grade in the class.
Your class script is due this Friday.
Brit Lit:
Today:
We read The Demon Lover, and answered the questions 1-9 on pg. 1021
We defined the characteristics of a ghost story.
Journal Prompt #30: List three stories that SHOULD have a sequel, but do not. For each, pitch a sequel idea in 3-5 sentences.
I assigned your last paper.
I will be collecting journals 20-30 wed. Please have them up-to-date and ready to pass in.
Stay on target- we are almost there....
We read The Demon Lover, and answered the questions 1-9 on pg. 1021
We defined the characteristics of a ghost story.
Journal Prompt #30: List three stories that SHOULD have a sequel, but do not. For each, pitch a sequel idea in 3-5 sentences.
I assigned your last paper.
I will be collecting journals 20-30 wed. Please have them up-to-date and ready to pass in.
Stay on target- we are almost there....
Monday, June 10, 2013
Wos:
A Shakespeare Movie Project
Over the next two exciting weeks, you will be working to produce a modern/classical version of the classic comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. We will be breaking this assignment into two parts. At the end of each week, I will be asking each group to evaluate their performance, and I will also be giving you a weekly grade based on observations. Translation: If you do nothing your grade will reflect this.
Each group should have the following parts assigned:
Director: Overseas all elements of production.
Actors: Must learn lines, and have acting ability and also write script You may need to play multiple parts.
Camera/filming/sound person, also write script.
Editors (knowledgeable in imovie, Final Cut, or other video editing program)
Week One: June 10-14: Script Construction:
Over the next week, you will have one day to convert each scene and make your master cue-card script. You will be given a large over-sized note board to write your lines. You will need to keep on task to complete this in the week given.
June 10: Agree to parts. Decide whether you are doing a modern or classical version, or something in between. At the end of this class, please submit the list of 25-30 must have scenes.
June 11: Act 1 script construction. You will be given an oversized sticky note board. You must have a script that is followed 100%. You can’t change your script, so make sure that you create a strong one. If you are making these modern, you will most likely need to convert the lines. If you choose to do these with the original language, you will need to decide what to keep and what to cut. Do not cut anything that fundamentally changes the play.
June 12: Act 2 Script construction. Act 1 + 2 due at the end of class.
June 13: Act 3 + 4 Script
June 14: Act 5 script + rehearse All script writing is due at the end of the block.
Week Two: June 17-20 filming:
You will have 2 days to film, and 2 days to edit. Please make sure that you follow a schedule and use your time wisely. You may wish to divide your group, so you can edit and film during the same days.
Final movie Due June 20th
Brit Lit:
Today:
We supported the art department and attended All Arts Day. Great job to those that had work presented.
Your Victorian Novel paper was due today. Please remember that you lose 10 points for every day late. Get these in!!!
We continued looking at ghost stories.
We supported the art department and attended All Arts Day. Great job to those that had work presented.
Your Victorian Novel paper was due today. Please remember that you lose 10 points for every day late. Get these in!!!
We continued looking at ghost stories.
Friday, June 7, 2013
WOS:
Today we took the exam on Taming of the Shrew.
On Monday we will assign parts and responsibilities for our final and most ambitious project: A modern HS version of the play written filmed, edited, and acted by you.
Have a good weekend....
On Monday we will assign parts and responsibilities for our final and most ambitious project: A modern HS version of the play written filmed, edited, and acted by you.
Have a good weekend....
Brit Lit:
Today:
I asked you to find a good ghost story and bring it in for class today. I put on creepy music and we read these around the mock campfire. We looked at the collection of tales read and came up with characteristics of what makes a good scary story. Why do we enjoy being scared?
We revisited Shelly and again looked at her essay on why she wrote Frankenstein. We began watch a sequel that many consider to be a better film than the original: The Bride of Frankenstein.
This will lead us to our next project: write your own ghost story....
Till then, have a great weekend. Go Bruins!
I asked you to find a good ghost story and bring it in for class today. I put on creepy music and we read these around the mock campfire. We looked at the collection of tales read and came up with characteristics of what makes a good scary story. Why do we enjoy being scared?
We revisited Shelly and again looked at her essay on why she wrote Frankenstein. We began watch a sequel that many consider to be a better film than the original: The Bride of Frankenstein.
This will lead us to our next project: write your own ghost story....
Till then, have a great weekend. Go Bruins!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
WOS:
Today:
We finished 10 Things I Hate About You and looked at ways that you may choose to modernize the story as a class for your final project. We will begin generating ideas for a modern script next week.
We discussed Act 4, and took a quiz on your reading as well as the terms that I gave you earlier.
We looked at the relationships and continued to examine love in a sexist play.
HW: Please finish the play. There will be a test this Friday.
We finished 10 Things I Hate About You and looked at ways that you may choose to modernize the story as a class for your final project. We will begin generating ideas for a modern script next week.
We discussed Act 4, and took a quiz on your reading as well as the terms that I gave you earlier.
We looked at the relationships and continued to examine love in a sexist play.
HW: Please finish the play. There will be a test this Friday.
Brit Lit:
We had a work day on your Victorian Novel paper. Due to MCAS, the due date has been moved to this Friday.
I will be after school today if anyone needs extra help.
I will be after school today if anyone needs extra help.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Brit Lit:
B Block:
Journal Prompt: Fear. Describe the scariest moment in your life. Did you ever overcome this fear? 1 page
We looked at the characteristics of ghost stories.
We watch a episode of Ghost Stories Caught on Video.
We read the intro to the Dicken's Ghost story, The Signalman.
A Block
We had work day #2 for your Victorian Novel paper.
Journal Prompt: Fear. Describe the scariest moment in your life. Did you ever overcome this fear? 1 page
We looked at the characteristics of ghost stories.
We watch a episode of Ghost Stories Caught on Video.
We read the intro to the Dicken's Ghost story, The Signalman.
A Block
We had work day #2 for your Victorian Novel paper.
WOS:
We watched 10 Things that I Hate About You.
We took a quiz on act 3.
HW: Please read act 4.
We will have a test on the play this Thursday.
We took a quiz on act 3.
HW: Please read act 4.
We will have a test on the play this Thursday.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Brit Lit:
We started our Victorian fiction paper assignment.
You have 4 prompts to pick from. These are due at the end of class Wed. You will have 3 class days to work on/write these. Please continue to use your time wisely.
1. Compare and contrast the the theme of love in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre
Throughout the novels 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte countless comparisons can be made. The two novels explore love, how this powerful emotion is able to overcome countless obstacles.
In a well written 5 paragraph essay, please compare and contrast the theme of love in the two novels.
2. Sequel
Imagine 10 years after either novel. Please write a 3 page sequel that is written in 1st person, and follows the outline that we discussed for a Victorian Novel.
3. Class Issues
Think about the role that social class plays in Jane Eyre. What social classes are represented in the novel? To what extent is each class depicted?
Are all the classes given equal representation? How do the classes shown in the novels relate to the classes that realistically existed in the time and place where the novel(s) take place? Please consider two important questions: how does the author feel about the different social classes, and how can you tell the author's opinion? Write a paper that explores the way that social class and class issues affect the characters and plot of your novel.
4. Positive/Negative Characters
In the novels Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, some of the characters are given positive, sympathetic portrayals. Others have negative, perhaps even villainous portrayals. Still others may begin with negative qualities and gradually become more and more positive. Rarely does an author rely on the reader's personal sense of morality to determine which characters are positive and which are negative.
Instead, there are details, actions, and characteristics that help define who is "good" and who is "bad." It's easy to know the difference in old westerns—goodguys wear white hats; bad guys wear black hats. But even then, there are other details that help you know what it going on, details that even help you construct hierarchies (e.g., slightly bad to fully evil). Think about your novel. How does the author indicate which characters are positive and which are negative? In your essay, explain how you can tell the difference.
Due Wed.
You have 4 prompts to pick from. These are due at the end of class Wed. You will have 3 class days to work on/write these. Please continue to use your time wisely.
1. Compare and contrast the the theme of love in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre
Throughout the novels 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte countless comparisons can be made. The two novels explore love, how this powerful emotion is able to overcome countless obstacles.
In a well written 5 paragraph essay, please compare and contrast the theme of love in the two novels.
2. Sequel
Imagine 10 years after either novel. Please write a 3 page sequel that is written in 1st person, and follows the outline that we discussed for a Victorian Novel.
3. Class Issues
Think about the role that social class plays in Jane Eyre. What social classes are represented in the novel? To what extent is each class depicted?
Are all the classes given equal representation? How do the classes shown in the novels relate to the classes that realistically existed in the time and place where the novel(s) take place? Please consider two important questions: how does the author feel about the different social classes, and how can you tell the author's opinion? Write a paper that explores the way that social class and class issues affect the characters and plot of your novel.
4. Positive/Negative Characters
In the novels Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, some of the characters are given positive, sympathetic portrayals. Others have negative, perhaps even villainous portrayals. Still others may begin with negative qualities and gradually become more and more positive. Rarely does an author rely on the reader's personal sense of morality to determine which characters are positive and which are negative.
Instead, there are details, actions, and characteristics that help define who is "good" and who is "bad." It's easy to know the difference in old westerns—goodguys wear white hats; bad guys wear black hats. But even then, there are other details that help you know what it going on, details that even help you construct hierarchies (e.g., slightly bad to fully evil). Think about your novel. How does the author indicate which characters are positive and which are negative? In your essay, explain how you can tell the difference.
Due Wed.
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