Today:
Journal: Write in detail about your favorite childhood toy. 1/2 page
We broke into groups of 2-3 and did a close analysis of Hamlet's lines looking for examples from the text for your Hamlet grief paper due.
We took a pop quiz on act 2
We acted act 3 sc-1-2
HW: Work on outline for paper. Due Sept. 23rd.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal #9: Write a thank you note to a friend that helped you during a difficult time. 1/2 pg
We went to the 3rd floor lab to type the ballad you finished for HW.
We made last minute changes to your final hero's journey paper and resubmitted it to turnitin.com
We came back to class and shared your ballads.
We read: Barbara Allen
We used the crow puppet to also read the Twa Corbies.
Journal #9: Write a thank you note to a friend that helped you during a difficult time. 1/2 pg
We went to the 3rd floor lab to type the ballad you finished for HW.
We made last minute changes to your final hero's journey paper and resubmitted it to turnitin.com
We came back to class and shared your ballads.
We read: Barbara Allen
We used the crow puppet to also read the Twa Corbies.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Turnitin Codes:
A Block: 13568455 password: darthvader
B Block: 13568469 password: darthvader
C Block: 13568477 password: darthvader
B Block: 13568469 password: darthvader
C Block: 13568477 password: darthvader
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal: Hamlet says that Denmark is a prison. Some also say 5-town is a prison. Please explain why? 1/2 page.
Mouse TRAP! We broke into small groups and created a skit named mouse trap designed to show the guilt of Claudius. We quickly performed these.
We watched the Mel Gibson version of the end of act 2.
HW: Continue looking for lines that show Hamlet's stages of grief.
Journal: Hamlet says that Denmark is a prison. Some also say 5-town is a prison. Please explain why? 1/2 page.
Mouse TRAP! We broke into small groups and created a skit named mouse trap designed to show the guilt of Claudius. We quickly performed these.
We watched the Mel Gibson version of the end of act 2.
HW: Continue looking for lines that show Hamlet's stages of grief.
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal #8: Write a one page letter to yourself in 8th grade. What would you advise your younger self?
We fixed the submit window for turn it in and identified those with no papers yet. The window to submit will be open till Sept. 26.
We took the ballad that you selected last night and completed a worksheet. We also further defined ballads.
We wrote 10 interview questions for the next assignment: The Ballad of You. You were then paired up with a student that you do not yet know to interview them.
We began writing the Ballad from the information in the interview.
Journal #8: Write a one page letter to yourself in 8th grade. What would you advise your younger self?
We fixed the submit window for turn it in and identified those with no papers yet. The window to submit will be open till Sept. 26.
We took the ballad that you selected last night and completed a worksheet. We also further defined ballads.
We wrote 10 interview questions for the next assignment: The Ballad of You. You were then paired up with a student that you do not yet know to interview them.
We began writing the Ballad from the information in the interview.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal: Ophelia is on the receiving end of much of the advice from her brother and dad in act 1. But what if the roles were reversed? Write 16-18 lines of advice to them from her. Try and use metaphors.
We looked at the structure of the play- act II begins our rise in action, with act III as the plays climax.
If we had time we started act 2.
Journal: Ophelia is on the receiving end of much of the advice from her brother and dad in act 1. But what if the roles were reversed? Write 16-18 lines of advice to them from her. Try and use metaphors.
We looked at the structure of the play- act II begins our rise in action, with act III as the plays climax.
If we had time we started act 2.
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal #7: Pick a song that you like that tells a story. Without re-writing the lyrics, retell the story in 20 lines. Feel free to add detail, description, and even new parts of the story.
We finished papers, passed in your peer edit sheet, and made sure it was entered into turnitin.com
We defined Ballad
HW: Please find the lyrics to a traditional ballad and bring in the printed lyrics.
Journal #7: Pick a song that you like that tells a story. Without re-writing the lyrics, retell the story in 20 lines. Feel free to add detail, description, and even new parts of the story.
We finished papers, passed in your peer edit sheet, and made sure it was entered into turnitin.com
We defined Ballad
HW: Please find the lyrics to a traditional ballad and bring in the printed lyrics.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Shakespeare:
Journal #7: Please cast the play with modern actors. Foe each selection, please give your detailed reasoning.
We finished act 1 and took a quiz.
I collected your term example sheet from earlier in the week.
After lunch we played a Hamlet puzzle game on the ipads.
We finished act 1 and took a quiz.
I collected your term example sheet from earlier in the week.
After lunch we played a Hamlet puzzle game on the ipads.
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal #7: As we wrap up the Hero's Journey this week, I would like to end with you making your own. Follow the stages that we went over and write an original story. 2 pages min.
We took your paper from google docs and submitted it to turnitin.com via the ipads.
I gave you each a peer review sheet and each of you completed a sheet of feedback.
Journal #7: As we wrap up the Hero's Journey this week, I would like to end with you making your own. Follow the stages that we went over and write an original story. 2 pages min.
We took your paper from google docs and submitted it to turnitin.com via the ipads.
I gave you each a peer review sheet and each of you completed a sheet of feedback.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Shakespeare:
To recite, or not to recite. Each of you had the chance to recite your lines. -10 if you were called but were not ready.
We looked at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFZT4gOq8io 198 Hamlet references in pop culture in under 15 minutes....
We came close to finishing act 1.
Quiz anytime at the end of the act- so be ready.
We looked at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFZT4gOq8io 198 Hamlet references in pop culture in under 15 minutes....
We came close to finishing act 1.
Quiz anytime at the end of the act- so be ready.
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal: What is the most difficult decision that you have had to make? Please describe the entire situation. 1/2-1 page
A Block helped me update the ipads.
We watched some introductory videos on how to use turnitin.com
We went to the lab to finish your drafts.
Friday we will be doing a peer edit with the ipads and then submitting your final draft. Please be ready to do this if you did not finish your main writing in class.
Journal: What is the most difficult decision that you have had to make? Please describe the entire situation. 1/2-1 page
A Block helped me update the ipads.
We watched some introductory videos on how to use turnitin.com
We went to the lab to finish your drafts.
Friday we will be doing a peer edit with the ipads and then submitting your final draft. Please be ready to do this if you did not finish your main writing in class.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal #5: Hitler once said that if you tell the same lie often enough, it becomes the truth. What is the greatest lie that you have ever told? Why did you lie and what was the outcome? Would you do it the same way again? 1/2 page
We paired up with a partner and conducted interviews based on many of the themes and topics of the play. We shared your opinions.
We looked at a comical version of the lines you must learn: To snooze or not to snooze.
We continued acting out act 1
I assigned the Cusick challenge to those brave enough.
HW: 10 lines due Thursday. -10 each day not ready. Test grade- so shine.
Journal #5: Hitler once said that if you tell the same lie often enough, it becomes the truth. What is the greatest lie that you have ever told? Why did you lie and what was the outcome? Would you do it the same way again? 1/2 page
We paired up with a partner and conducted interviews based on many of the themes and topics of the play. We shared your opinions.
We looked at a comical version of the lines you must learn: To snooze or not to snooze.
We continued acting out act 1
I assigned the Cusick challenge to those brave enough.
HW: 10 lines due Thursday. -10 each day not ready. Test grade- so shine.
Brit Lit:
Today:
No journal
We finished your outline for your paper and used it to complete the 5 paragraph template to assist you in writing your paper.
A block went to the computer lab and began work on their paper.
B Block had a senior assembly. You will also have Thursday to write your paper.
HW: Log in to Google Docs and continue to work on your first draft.
No journal
We finished your outline for your paper and used it to complete the 5 paragraph template to assist you in writing your paper.
A block went to the computer lab and began work on their paper.
B Block had a senior assembly. You will also have Thursday to write your paper.
HW: Log in to Google Docs and continue to work on your first draft.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Shakespeare:
Today:
Journal #4: Please describe the worst break up. This could be from your history, or from one that you witnessed. These can be fictional. 1/2 page
We looked at the special effects that Shakespeare's writing. Sort of his CGI....but with language.
We watched a clip of Yoda demonstrating reverse thoughts. Guess where George Lucas got the idea....
We continued Act 1, sc2
We broke into small groups and found examples of these tricks in the play thus far.
HW: Lines due Thursday. This is a test grade, so make it count!
Journal #4: Please describe the worst break up. This could be from your history, or from one that you witnessed. These can be fictional. 1/2 page
We looked at the special effects that Shakespeare's writing. Sort of his CGI....but with language.
We watched a clip of Yoda demonstrating reverse thoughts. Guess where George Lucas got the idea....
We continued Act 1, sc2
We broke into small groups and found examples of these tricks in the play thus far.
HW: Lines due Thursday. This is a test grade, so make it count!
Brit Lit:
Today:
Journal #4: Please write from Grendel's point of view describing why he kills and what was the battle with Beowulf like. Please use I and write from his perspective- including his feelings. 1 pg.
We finished Beowulf
You each wrote the thesis for your paper and we went around the room and shared these.
We will be writing the 1st draft in class Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make sure you have your outline done and have a clean, clear thesis ready to go.
Journal #4: Please write from Grendel's point of view describing why he kills and what was the battle with Beowulf like. Please use I and write from his perspective- including his feelings. 1 pg.
We finished Beowulf
You each wrote the thesis for your paper and we went around the room and shared these.
We will be writing the 1st draft in class Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make sure you have your outline done and have a clean, clear thesis ready to go.
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