Comp. Lit. II

Today:

We defined symbol.

I asked you to find 10 simple, common objects.

Using the ipads, you searched for the objects you found and detailed how each could be used as a symbol of an idea much larger.

We read act II

We went over 80's day.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #24:  Have you ever had a teacher that changed you?  Who was your favorite/least favorite teacher and why?   1page

We went over the Tantasqua Favorite Poem Project.

WE looked at 3 video examples from Robert Pinsky's project.

We looked at all of the poems used in the movie Dead Poets.

We started the movie that made me want to be a teacher....

HW:  Please make sure you have your poem.  We will be filming Friday-Tuesday

Comp. Lit. II:

Today: 

We watched the 1945 version of Act 1.  We talked about the differences and why they might have been made.

I assigned the following:

All My Sons: You Act the Scene

Directions:  For this assignment, I will be breaking you into four groups.  Please read the following assigned to your group.  Please discuss how your group could show the scene in a short skit in front of the class.  For the scene, write an abbreviated script to follow.  These should not be the exact lines- rather without using the script, think of the scene and make a script that shows the most important parts.

 

Group #1:  Keller, Jim, and Frank pgs 5-7.

 

Group #2:  Sue, Jim, Keller, Lydia, Bert.  Pgs. 9-11.

 

Group #3:  Keller, Chris, Mother.  Pgs. 13-16.

 

Group #4:  Mother, Chris, Ann, Jim, Keller.  Pgs. 19-23

 

We went outside to perform these.

 

I passed back your quizzes from yesterday- keep up the good work.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We started with

 journal #23/22:  Please write a sonnet following the rules we went over.  The poem needs to ask a question(s) and use the last two lines GG as the answer.  Remember, the last two lines in the sonnet are the power chord.

I assigned Tantasqua's Favorite Poem Project 2016.

I introduced Robert Pinsky.

I gave a brief bio of Ben Jonson and Robert Herrick.  We read the poems by each in the anthology.

I showed examples from last year.  These can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/123734012

HW:  Please find a poem that you have a strong connection with.

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal #21:  Write a meaningful poem on the topic of love.

We looked at the poetry of Donne.

We defined a sonnet

We wrote a 14 line sonnet that followed the rules.

We began  watching the Macbeth Movies.  We will finish Wed.

Alt. test assignment for Macbeth Thursday afterschool, or by appointment.

HW:  Please finish reading the poems on pgs 432-36.  Answer questions 1-7 on pg 437

Comp. Lit II:

Today:

I collected journals #11-20

I passed out and started All My Son's

I introduced Arthur Miller

We acted out act 1.

Brit Lit:

Today:

A block:  We introduced the poetry unit and looked at the poetry of Donne. 

Journal #21:  Please write a poem that is modeled after the poem Song.  Begin with a loss, and end with finding a positive.

C block:  Work day #3 on your Macbeth movies. 

Both classes completed secret group evaluations.

Those having issues:  There will be an alternative assignment.  This Thursday there will be a 4 essay test for Macbeth. 

Everyone else:  Your movies are due Tuesday.  Please pass in on DVD, via online, or on a memory card.  Please also have your scripts and outline to pass in as well.

Comp. Lit II:

Today:

We finished the LotF film

We took a test on the novel.

I passed back all of your remaining term 3 assignments.

I gave you your term grade.

HW:  Enjoy the nice weather and your time off.

Brit Lit:

Today:

I passed back a ton of assignments from term 3 and gave you your final grade.

Day 2 of 2 workday for you Macbeth video project.  Reminder- this is a test grade- make them great!

These are due on the Tuesday we return.

HW:  Have a great break and enjoy the well earned time off to be a kid.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We started with a quiz on your reading: ch 7-8

I gave you 20 min. to finish the draft of your liner notes for the Lord of the Flies Soundtrack assignment.

We went down to the lib for 20 min to type these out.

HW:  Please finish novel for tonight
We will have a review Thursday, and the test Friday.  Reminder: You may use any notes that you took.  These need to be your own- not just summaries printed out.

Brit Lit:

Today:
We finished act V and the play- I am proud of your effort.  I told you it could be fun....

I gave you time to prep for Thursday.  Be ready to film- have your script, costumes, props, locations all set.