Shakespeare:

We watched O, a modern retelling of Othello.

Brit. Lit.

Today:

We took the Macbeth Exam.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We took a quiz on your reading from act 3

I passed out movie permission sheets for the movie O.  We will be watching this Friday.  Please share with those at home and let me know if they have any concerns.

I gave you a sheet of personality traits- you needed to select 10 and find textual evidence to support each trait (10)

I gave you 15 min to work plan for you mannequin challenge.

We looked at act III sc III and played with different ways Emilia can be played.

Brit Lit:

I collected any late journals.  -10 points each late day.

In small groups, you wrote 10 multiple choice questions for the play, circling the correct answer.

We played the review game:  Who Wants to Win a Pizza Party.  A block won a 3 day paper extension, B block won 80's day with donuts.

We went over the format of the test and the essay.  You may use these notes Friday.  End in GREATNESS!

Shakespeare:

Today:

We updated the req. of the project.

We formed groups and completed mannequin shots for act 1+2.

We acted out act 3 sc 1-3

HW:  Have journals ready and finish act 3.  Quiz wed. and journals will be collected.

Brit. Lit.

Today:

Journal:  Pick ONE of the four days that we had off.  Describe in extreme detail each and EVERY thing that you did that day.  From the time you woke up, till when you fell asleep.     1 page

We finished act IV and started act V.

We reviewed a Shakespearian tragedy and how important act V is.

We imagined that we were lady Macbeth and wrote a one page suicide note.

3 is the magic #.  We looked for some of the over 80 examples of the number 3 in the play.  Why does this number have power and repeats in fairy tales, religion and stories?

We caught up on notes.

HW:  I will be collecting journals.  We will have a test on the play Thursday.  Please work on both if needed.

Shakespeare:

Today:

We started with a journal prompt to wake up our minds:

Journal:  Please imagine that you are Iago.  Complete a one page diary entry describing all of the events in the first two acts.

We completed Act 2.

We took a quiz on act 2

I assigned:

Othello Mannequin Challenge 2016:

Directions:  For our next class project, we will be jumping on the mannequin challenge bandwagon and attempt to show the entire story of Othello with a series of frozen shots.  You will break into small groups and be responsible for the entire play.  You should have AT LEAST have one mannequin shot for each scene- but you may need more.

Each group will be graded on the following rubric:

Costumes and props:  Each person in your group used a costume and props to show the character playing.  Even if you are a bystander, my expectations are that you are all in costume and used props when needed.                                                                                                          __________ out of 20 points

 Understanding of Play/scene:  Your shots should show a complex understanding of the main and sub plots, characters and their motives/feelings. These should be obvious and understandable to those that have not seen the play.                                                                                        __________ out of 20 points

 Edit:  You placed your scenes in the order of the play and listed with text, or voice, the act and scene before each.                                                                                                          __________ out of 20 points

 Effort:  Each mannequin scene showed effort.  Each person should remain frozen at all times and each scene shows that time was spent organizing the shot.  This includes multiple takes if needed.                                                                                                     __________ out of 20 points

 Completion:  At the end of the assignment, your mannequin Othello must tell the entire story.  The minimum should be one shot for every scene of the play.  All shots were edited together and submitted via you tube, vimeo, or on media (DVD or Flash drive.                    __________ out of 20 points

 

Final Grade: _____________ out of 100 possible points.

Brit Lit:

Today:

We completed peer edits and filled out the check sheet that I gave you offering meaningful comments and suggestions.

We went to the computer lab to make changes/finish your final draft and print. 

A completed project includes:  Final draft, 1st draft, peer edit sheet, outline of paper.

HW:  If you did not finish, please email it to me tonight: cusicks@tantasqua.org

Othello Still

Brit. Lit.:

Today:

We went to the computer lab to work on your Macbeth paper.  I have extended the due date to Monday. 

HW:  Have a wonderful break.  Spend quality time with those you love and eat till you can't see straight.

Brit Lit:

Sir Patrick Stewart discusses playing Macbeth:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/macbeth-a-conversation-with-sir-patrick-stewart/1022/

Shakespeare:

Today:

We defined a herald.

Journal:  Please write a herald announcing something school related to the class.   1/2 page

We each went around the room and announced your herald to the class.

We acted out act 2 sc2.

We took a mannequin shot of a scene from the party.  In your still shot, you needed to show each character and make their traits recognizable.  You shared these to: cusicks@tantasqua.org

Brit. Lit.:

Today:

We looked at the similarity and differences between the two modern versions of Macbeth and the original.

We completed the outline that I gave you.

I assigned a short paper that we will complete before break.  You have today and tomorrow as work days.

HW:  Complete outline/rewatch movie/begin paper

Brit Lit:

Today:

We watched a modernized version of Macbeth.

Shakespeare:

Today:

Journal:  If you had unlimited resources to throw a victory party, how would you plan your party?  1/2 pg

We finished building your Othello Kahoots! quizzes.

We played the best 3.

We planned for 80's day.  If you are bringing things in, please do not forget!

We began act 2.