Today, we...
1. Turned in the I.B. unseen passage essay intros and the 3 discussion questions (Please stop by to give these to me).
2. Worked on the independent projects. Remember these are DUE APRIL 14TH. THAT IS SOON.
3. Had our final Harkness discussion on The Tempest.
HW: PROJECTS, bring The Tempest to use in an IN-CLASS ESSAY next time and then to turn in (worth 5 points to have it on time), you may also bring your notes on the play for use during the essay
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 14th
Today, we...
1. Took a reading quiz
2. Did some acting exercises and practiced performing speeches from the play
3. Did a practice for the I.B. unseen passage exam. Stop by to get a copy of the practice test. You will need to write only the INTRODUCTION for an essay.
HW: finish The Tempest, write 3 discussion questions, finish the introduction, bring your independent project work
1. Took a reading quiz
2. Did some acting exercises and practiced performing speeches from the play
3. Did a practice for the I.B. unseen passage exam. Stop by to get a copy of the practice test. You will need to write only the INTRODUCTION for an essay.
HW: finish The Tempest, write 3 discussion questions, finish the introduction, bring your independent project work
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10th
Today we...
1. Spent one period working on the independent play projects. Keep in mind these are due April 14th which is SOON.
2. Discussed Act III of the Tempest. Considered two possible interpretations of the play:
A) That it focuses on the issues of the age of exploration - how people from far away treat local people, and vis versa.
B) That through Prospero, Shakespeare examines the role of the artist in the world. That, in fact, Shakespeare identifies with Prospero, and the way he shapes and creates situations and solves them.
HW: read Act IV (very short) and WORK ON YOUR INDEPENDENT PROJECT. There just might be a reading quiz on Monday.
1. Spent one period working on the independent play projects. Keep in mind these are due April 14th which is SOON.
2. Discussed Act III of the Tempest. Considered two possible interpretations of the play:
A) That it focuses on the issues of the age of exploration - how people from far away treat local people, and vis versa.
B) That through Prospero, Shakespeare examines the role of the artist in the world. That, in fact, Shakespeare identifies with Prospero, and the way he shapes and creates situations and solves them.
HW: read Act IV (very short) and WORK ON YOUR INDEPENDENT PROJECT. There just might be a reading quiz on Monday.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Monday, March 8th
Today, we...
1. Did some acting. First, warm-up exercises, then Act II Scene II.
2. Discussed the two halves of the I.B. Exam. There will be one essay for which you choose a question from a list of several and then respond based on your understanding of the plays we read this semester. The other essay is on an unseen passage - you will receive a fiction excerpt and a poem, and can choose to write on either one. Today, we looked at the rubric for both essays and also an example of the unseen passage packet.
HW: read Act III
1. Did some acting. First, warm-up exercises, then Act II Scene II.
2. Discussed the two halves of the I.B. Exam. There will be one essay for which you choose a question from a list of several and then respond based on your understanding of the plays we read this semester. The other essay is on an unseen passage - you will receive a fiction excerpt and a poem, and can choose to write on either one. Today, we looked at the rubric for both essays and also an example of the unseen passage packet.
HW: read Act III
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, March 1st
Chestita Baba Marta!
Today, we...
1. Collected the Streetcar texts and film analysis papers. Please turn yours in as soon as you get back.
2. Did some acting exercises - we will continue with these the rest of the quarter. Be prepared for fun.
3. Passed out The Tempest and started to read it aloud.
4. HW: Act I of The Tempest
Today, we...
1. Collected the Streetcar texts and film analysis papers. Please turn yours in as soon as you get back.
2. Did some acting exercises - we will continue with these the rest of the quarter. Be prepared for fun.
3. Passed out The Tempest and started to read it aloud.
4. HW: Act I of The Tempest
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 17th (and next week)
Today, we...
1. Acted mini-scenes from the play
2. Had a Harkness discussion about the play as a whole, now that we've finished it
3. Worked on independent projects
HW: write a one page double spaced character analysis paper on the character of your choice. Your paper SHOULD have a thesis. Make a statement about a character and defend it with text. This short analysis will be due on Monday.
NEXT WEEK - I will be gone interviewing in the United States and you will have a substitute teacher. You'll be meeting in the Abbott projector room to watch A Streetcar Named Desire both days. Your Monday sub will collect your character analysis papers and also give you a handout describing a short film analysis paper that will be due Monday, March 1st.
Monday of next week - watch film the entire time (take notes for your film analysis paper)
HW: none
Wednesday of next week - finish film, then discuss it in small groups
HW: complete film analysis paper for March 1st
1. Acted mini-scenes from the play
2. Had a Harkness discussion about the play as a whole, now that we've finished it
3. Worked on independent projects
HW: write a one page double spaced character analysis paper on the character of your choice. Your paper SHOULD have a thesis. Make a statement about a character and defend it with text. This short analysis will be due on Monday.
NEXT WEEK - I will be gone interviewing in the United States and you will have a substitute teacher. You'll be meeting in the Abbott projector room to watch A Streetcar Named Desire both days. Your Monday sub will collect your character analysis papers and also give you a handout describing a short film analysis paper that will be due Monday, March 1st.
Monday of next week - watch film the entire time (take notes for your film analysis paper)
HW: none
Wednesday of next week - finish film, then discuss it in small groups
HW: complete film analysis paper for March 1st
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Monday, February 5th
Today, we...
1. Took a reading quiz
2. Did small group discussion. Find the questions here - complete them for Wednesday.
3. Did an activity series (choose 4 of the following 6 to turn in on Wednesday)
1. Took a reading quiz
2. Did small group discussion. Find the questions here - complete them for Wednesday.
3. Did an activity series (choose 4 of the following 6 to turn in on Wednesday)
A) Write a paragraph explaining what you consider to be Blanche’s Greatest Fear.
B) Choose a hero/heroine for Stella, Stanley, and Blanche. Explain the connection.
C) Design Blanche or Mitch’s Online dating profile (background, favorite books, favorite movie, looking for…)
D) Choose the quotation you consider most significant from the play so far and explain why.
E) Sketch the set during the poker game.
F) Write a dialogue between Stella and an advice-giving radio or television show host
HW: Scenes 7-11
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