If you tried real hard, imagine how easy school would be.

C Block:  This is what I was referencing in class.
https://vimeo.com/51448053

See if you can follow the scenes in Hamlet.

Shakespeare:

We watched the PBS special:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/shakespeare-uncovered/uncategorized/hamlet-with-david-tennant/

Reminder:  14 lines from Hamlet will be due Wed.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We finished watching the doc Finding Joe.  After watching, what are your dragons? 

We defined what a Kenning is.

I asked you to find three examples of Kennings in the story of Beowulf.  This counts as your quiz today.

Spot the Kenning: We broke into small groups and presented a scene that used three kennings.  For each, I gave you a worksheet to record them.

Shakespeare:

Yesterday:

We paired with a partner and conducted a pre-interview on some of the themes/topics in the play and shared your responses.

We looked at some of the 1500+ words that Shakespeare is credited for inventing.

Journal Prompt:  Please explain how your year is going so far using 10 of the words we covered.

We started Act 1, sc 1 in Hamlet

We took a quiz on Ch 1-3 in Shakespeare Alive!

Today:

We started by learning about all of the things that we know for sure about Shakespeare.  Please familiarize yourself with the key points.

We broke into small groups by rows and converted the 14 lines that you have to memorize into a modern version.

I gave out challenges for the To Be or Not to be speeches.  Reminder- this is a test grade- due next Wed.

Brit Lit:

Yesterday:
Journal Prompt:  Please list 10 of the 12 ways your selected movie/book/story fits the hero's journey

We created an account in Turn it in

We transferred your hero story into turn it in

We further defined the Hero's Journey by watching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AG4rlGkCRU
https://vimeo.com/108682934
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8XUVqjX_IA

Today:

Journal:
Joseph Campbell said "Follow your bliss."  What is your bliss?  Is this good advice?  1/2 page

We watched the 1st 1/2 of the doc, Finding Joe.  See me to borrow DVD as it is not online in any form.

We reviewed Beowulf

We took a quiz on your reading.

HW:  Please have the movie/story ready for your outline work Friday.

Shakespeare

Journal #1:  Please describe in detail your experience with Shakespeare- good and bad.  What have you read/seen?  What specifically did you find difficult.  CP= 1/2 page CPA/H 1 page

We watched the 20 min. Documentary, Why Shakespeare?

We ended with Shakespearian insults- each person needed to get up and use three insults.

Brit Lit:

Today:

 Journal #1:  Please write a 1 page creation story that tries to explain the following: Seasons, The sun/stars, death/afterlife.

We discussed why stories change that are told orally.

We passed the story in the hall to show how stories can change and shorten.

We read The Seafarer on Pg 17.  Please look over for HW.

Brit Lit:

This last week:

Monday and Tuesday:  Work on your portfolio, parts 1-4.

Wed: A +B block portfolio's are due.  During exam, write in class essay.

Thursday: C block portfolio due.  In class essay prompt.  Must be written in class during the time of the exam,.

Friday:  The Dark Lord of the Sith waves goodbye....  then SUMMER!!!!!!!!