Monday
Read Act III, Scenes i and ii by parts. Discuss the implications and the possible repercussions of the death of Tybalt by Romeo's sword.
Tuesday
Romeo and Juliet (Zeffirelli, 1968) vs.
Romeo and Juliet (Luhrmann, 1996) vs.
West Side Story (Robbins, 1957)
Watch three different performances of the violent scenes in Act III of Romeo and Juliet. Take notes and write a reaction paper for homework.
Wedenesday
Share reaction papers and discuss the significant contrasts between the portrayed scenes. How do these differences attract alternative audiences? Consider the period when each film was produced.
Thursday
Read Act III, Scenes iv and v by parts. How has Juliet's relationship with her family changed? -especially with the Nurse
Friday
Read all of Act IV. Discsuss the physical and psychological risks involved with Friar Lawrence's plan. The Act IV Study Guide is due on Monday!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
December 8, 2008 -- December 12, 2008
Monday
Read Act I, Scene ii by parts in class. Read Scene iii at home and keep up with the Study Guide.
Tuesday
Review blank verse. Read Act I, Scene iv by parts in class. Read Scene v at home. The Study Guide is due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Read Act II, Prologue and Scene i by parts in class. Read Scene ii at home. Work on the new Study Guide. It is due Monday. Discuss Juliet's internal conflict at this point in the drama.
Thursday
Read Act II, Scene iii by parts in class. Read Scene iv at home. Discuss the function of the character, Friar Laurence, and his potential to guide Romeo and Juliet toward a wise course of action.
Friday
Read Act II, Scenes v and vi by parts. The Act II Study Guide is due Monday.
Read Act I, Scene ii by parts in class. Read Scene iii at home and keep up with the Study Guide.
Tuesday
Review blank verse. Read Act I, Scene iv by parts in class. Read Scene v at home. The Study Guide is due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Read Act II, Prologue and Scene i by parts in class. Read Scene ii at home. Work on the new Study Guide. It is due Monday. Discuss Juliet's internal conflict at this point in the drama.
Thursday
Read Act II, Scene iii by parts in class. Read Scene iv at home. Discuss the function of the character, Friar Laurence, and his potential to guide Romeo and Juliet toward a wise course of action.
Friday
Read Act II, Scenes v and vi by parts. The Act II Study Guide is due Monday.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
December 1, 2008 -- December 5, 2008
Monday
Review iambic pentameter and interpret Shakespeare's Sonnet 116
Tuesday
Go over the rhyme scheme of Shakespearean sonnets. Interpret several famous quotations from William Shakespeare's plays.
Wednesday
Watch Act I of the 1968 Zefferelli version of Romeo and Juliet on DVD.
Thursday
Complete a pre-reading assignment in which you explore some of the moral issues present in Romeo and Juliet.
Friday
Read and discuss the Prologue. Begin reading Act I, Scene i by parts.
Review iambic pentameter and interpret Shakespeare's Sonnet 116
Tuesday
Go over the rhyme scheme of Shakespearean sonnets. Interpret several famous quotations from William Shakespeare's plays.
Wednesday
Watch Act I of the 1968 Zefferelli version of Romeo and Juliet on DVD.
Thursday
Complete a pre-reading assignment in which you explore some of the moral issues present in Romeo and Juliet.
Friday
Read and discuss the Prologue. Begin reading Act I, Scene i by parts.
Friday, November 21, 2008
November 24, 2008 -- November 26, 2008
Monday
Compare and contrast a modern anonymous poem with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130. Complete the activities assigned for Sonnet 130 and bring them to class tomorrow for a discussion.
Tuesday
Take notes on the following poetic terms:
Sonnet
Couplet
Rhyme Scheme
Meter
Iamb
Iambic Pentameter
Then we will have a class discussion about Sonnet 130.
Wednesday
After a kinesthetic activity in which we distinguish stressed and unstressed syllables in iambs, we will use accent marks / and breves ⌣ to show iambs in sonnets.
Compare and contrast a modern anonymous poem with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130. Complete the activities assigned for Sonnet 130 and bring them to class tomorrow for a discussion.
Tuesday
Take notes on the following poetic terms:
Sonnet
Couplet
Rhyme Scheme
Meter
Iamb
Iambic Pentameter
Then we will have a class discussion about Sonnet 130.
Wednesday
After a kinesthetic activity in which we distinguish stressed and unstressed syllables in iambs, we will use accent marks / and breves ⌣ to show iambs in sonnets.
Monday, November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008 -- November 21, 2008
Monday
Today we will compare and contrast modern oral expressions with those of the Elizabethan period. I will distribute a cooperative assignment with numerous words and expressions of the Elizabethan dialect on the back. tonight you must write a paragraph using at least 25 words from this list.
Tuesday
Today you will begin the cooperative skit assignment with your group members. First, discuss your scenario and come up with a character for each person in your group. Then take the time to individually brainstorm ideas for the basic sequence of events. Remember that you will need to convey these events primarily through dialogue.
Wednesday
Today you will listen to each other's ideas and write a script for your skit. Follow the model I provide for you in class. Remember, each person in in your group must have several lines, and each line must contain at least one Elizabethan word or expression.
Thursday
Rehearse your skits. Make changes and/or props as needed. Be prepared to perform your skit in class tomorrow.
Friday
Elizabethan skit
Today we will compare and contrast modern oral expressions with those of the Elizabethan period. I will distribute a cooperative assignment with numerous words and expressions of the Elizabethan dialect on the back. tonight you must write a paragraph using at least 25 words from this list.
Tuesday
Today you will begin the cooperative skit assignment with your group members. First, discuss your scenario and come up with a character for each person in your group. Then take the time to individually brainstorm ideas for the basic sequence of events. Remember that you will need to convey these events primarily through dialogue.
Wednesday
Today you will listen to each other's ideas and write a script for your skit. Follow the model I provide for you in class. Remember, each person in in your group must have several lines, and each line must contain at least one Elizabethan word or expression.
Thursday
Rehearse your skits. Make changes and/or props as needed. Be prepared to perform your skit in class tomorrow.
Friday
Elizabethan skit
Monday, November 10, 2008
November 10, 2008 -- November 14, 2008
Monday
Today the students will inform me which analytical question they have chosen for their All Quiet on the Western Front essay. Then we will critique strong and weak thesis statements and the students will write their own thesis statements. For homework, revise your thesis statement and make a list of ideas and details form the book that you can use to support your ideas.
Tuesday
Today you will organize all of your relevant ideas and create an outline for your essay. Bring your completed outline and all of your notes to class tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today you will learn how to work literary quotations into your own writing and begin composing your rough draft. Finish your rough draft tonight for homework.
Thursday and Friday
You will read and comment on the first drafts of your classmates. Naturally, your classmates will also read and comment on the development of your essay so far. So make sure you come prepared both days.
Today the students will inform me which analytical question they have chosen for their All Quiet on the Western Front essay. Then we will critique strong and weak thesis statements and the students will write their own thesis statements. For homework, revise your thesis statement and make a list of ideas and details form the book that you can use to support your ideas.
Tuesday
Today you will organize all of your relevant ideas and create an outline for your essay. Bring your completed outline and all of your notes to class tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today you will learn how to work literary quotations into your own writing and begin composing your rough draft. Finish your rough draft tonight for homework.
Thursday and Friday
You will read and comment on the first drafts of your classmates. Naturally, your classmates will also read and comment on the development of your essay so far. So make sure you come prepared both days.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
November 3, 2008 -- November 5, 2008
Monday
Today we will discuss "Carpe Diem" and other theme ideas present in All Quiet on the Western Front. Read chapter 10 by tomorrow. Note passages that support your theme ideas in your journal as you read and write at least one dialectical response.
Tuesday
Today we will share journal responses and begin reading chapter 11 in class. You must finish reading chapters 11 and 12 (end of book) by tomorrow. The final journal assignment is also due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we will have our final discussion on All Quiet on the Western Front and go over the typed essay assignment. I am proposing four essay topics. You must select one by Monday 11/10.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Today we will discuss "Carpe Diem" and other theme ideas present in All Quiet on the Western Front. Read chapter 10 by tomorrow. Note passages that support your theme ideas in your journal as you read and write at least one dialectical response.
Tuesday
Today we will share journal responses and begin reading chapter 11 in class. You must finish reading chapters 11 and 12 (end of book) by tomorrow. The final journal assignment is also due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we will have our final discussion on All Quiet on the Western Front and go over the typed essay assignment. I am proposing four essay topics. You must select one by Monday 11/10.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Monday, October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008 -- October 31, 2008
Monday
Today we will discuss the tone and point-of-view in All Quiet on the Western Front. Then the students will rewrite a scene from Himmelstoss's point-of-view.
Tuesday
Today we will discuss the tone and point-of-view in All Quiet on the Western Front. Then the students will rewrite a scene from Himmelstoss's point-of-view.
Tuesday
Read chapter 6 and complete the sensory details chart.
Wednesday
Read chapter 7 and answer the discussion questions.
Thursday
Whole-class discussion on the transformation that Paul and the other soldiers seem to be undergoing. We will also compare and contrast Paul's point-of-view with the that of the other characters back home.
Friday
Read chapters 8 and 9 and write two dialectical journal responses.
Monday, October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008 -- October 24, 2008
Monday
Take notes on imagery and symbolism. Discuss examples from All Quiet on the Western Front chapters 1 and 2. Make sure you bring your character charts and guide questions to class tomorrow.
Tuesday
Whole class discussion of chapters 1 and 2. Read chapter 3 by Thursday and chapter 4 by Friday.
Wednesday
Read independently in class. Begin working on Guide questions for chapters 3 and 4. In addition, your next journal response is due on Friday.
Thursday
Record important images and symbols from chapters 3 and 4.
Reminder: Guide questions and journal responses are due tomorrow.
Friday
Quiz. Discuss chapters 3 and 4. Refer to journal responses and issues.
Take notes on imagery and symbolism. Discuss examples from All Quiet on the Western Front chapters 1 and 2. Make sure you bring your character charts and guide questions to class tomorrow.
Tuesday
Whole class discussion of chapters 1 and 2. Read chapter 3 by Thursday and chapter 4 by Friday.
Wednesday
Read independently in class. Begin working on Guide questions for chapters 3 and 4. In addition, your next journal response is due on Friday.
Thursday
Record important images and symbols from chapters 3 and 4.
Reminder: Guide questions and journal responses are due tomorrow.
Friday
Quiz. Discuss chapters 3 and 4. Refer to journal responses and issues.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Monday
No school for students!
Tuesday & Wednesday
Students will present their World War I background research for our next novel by running and explaining their Power Point slide shows.
Thursday
Today we will read an article about All Quiet on the Western Front author, Erich Maria Remarque. The students will sign out their copy of the novel and complete their first journal assignment.
Homework: Read chapter 1 and complete the character chart.
Friday
Take notes on "Imagery" and "Symbolism." Discuss the imagery and symbolism in chapter 1.
Homework: Read chapter 2.
No school for students!
Tuesday & Wednesday
Students will present their World War I background research for our next novel by running and explaining their Power Point slide shows.
Thursday
Today we will read an article about All Quiet on the Western Front author, Erich Maria Remarque. The students will sign out their copy of the novel and complete their first journal assignment.
Homework: Read chapter 1 and complete the character chart.
Friday
Take notes on "Imagery" and "Symbolism." Discuss the imagery and symbolism in chapter 1.
Homework: Read chapter 2.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
October 6, 2008 -- October 10, 2008
Monday
Take notes on new vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots. Homework: Crossword puzzle
Tuesday
Cooperative writing activity using the new vocabulary words.
Wednesday
I will introduce the topic of our next novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. You will take notes on the circumstances that helped lead to World War I.
Thursday and Friday
You will work with a partner to research some specific information about World War I. Together you will create a Power Point "lesson" to present to the class on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Please use the following links for your research:
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/chapters/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWstatistics.htm
http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/dbc2.htm
http://www.worldwar1.com/tlalli.htm#te
http://www.worldwar1.com/biohff2.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3mKbfbzlE
Take notes on new vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots. Homework: Crossword puzzle
Tuesday
Cooperative writing activity using the new vocabulary words.
Wednesday
I will introduce the topic of our next novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. You will take notes on the circumstances that helped lead to World War I.
Thursday and Friday
You will work with a partner to research some specific information about World War I. Together you will create a Power Point "lesson" to present to the class on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Please use the following links for your research:
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/chapters/index.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWstatistics.htm
http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/dbc2.htm
http://www.worldwar1.com/tlalli.htm#te
http://www.worldwar1.com/biohff2.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI3mKbfbzlE
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
September 29, 2008 -- October 3, 2008
Monday
Read chapters 8 and 9 and write a dialectical journal entry for each. These are your last dialectical journal responses. I will collect and assess them all on Wednesday.
Tuesday
Final discussion of Night by Elie Wiesel.
Wednesday
In-class essay assessment.
Thursday and Friday
Students will individually present their butterfly projects.
Read chapters 8 and 9 and write a dialectical journal entry for each. These are your last dialectical journal responses. I will collect and assess them all on Wednesday.
Tuesday
Final discussion of Night by Elie Wiesel.
Wednesday
In-class essay assessment.
Thursday and Friday
Students will individually present their butterfly projects.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Week of Sept 22, 2008 -- Sept 26, 2008
Monday
Large group discussion about chapter 3.
Homework- Read chapter 4 and write two dialectical journal responses.
Tuesday
Read and discuss the poem, "To the Little Polish Boy Standing with His Arms Up."
Go over the Butterfly project assignment. Chapter 4 journal assignment is due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Discussion about "irony." If you miss class today, you must get the notes from a classmate.
Homework- Read chapter 5 - Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
Quiz on chapter 5 of Night. Read chapters 6 and 7 and compose dialectical journal entries.
Friday
Discuss chapters 5-7 and map out Elie Wiesel's last transport route.
Homework - Read chapters 8 and 9 and compose dialectical journal entries.
Large group discussion about chapter 3.
Homework- Read chapter 4 and write two dialectical journal responses.
Tuesday
Read and discuss the poem, "To the Little Polish Boy Standing with His Arms Up."
Go over the Butterfly project assignment. Chapter 4 journal assignment is due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Discussion about "irony." If you miss class today, you must get the notes from a classmate.
Homework- Read chapter 5 - Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
Quiz on chapter 5 of Night. Read chapters 6 and 7 and compose dialectical journal entries.
Friday
Discuss chapters 5-7 and map out Elie Wiesel's last transport route.
Homework - Read chapters 8 and 9 and compose dialectical journal entries.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Week of Sept 15, 2008 -- Sept 19, 2008
Monday
Student interviews -- no homework today!
Tuesday
Freshman Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Frisbie, will visit class and discuss her role and the role of other staff members in each student's high school life.
Wednesday
Read chapter one -- Finish at home and answer: What is ironic about Moishe the Beadle? There will be a quiz on chapter 1 tomorrow.
Thursday
Chapter 1 quiz.
Discuss how to create and maintain a dialectical journal.
Begin reading chapter 2 in class.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 2 and compose 2 dialectical journal entries.
Friday
Read chapter 3 and compose 2 more dialectical journal entries -- Due Monday
Student interviews -- no homework today!
Tuesday
Freshman Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Frisbie, will visit class and discuss her role and the role of other staff members in each student's high school life.
Wednesday
Read chapter one -- Finish at home and answer: What is ironic about Moishe the Beadle? There will be a quiz on chapter 1 tomorrow.
Thursday
Chapter 1 quiz.
Discuss how to create and maintain a dialectical journal.
Begin reading chapter 2 in class.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 2 and compose 2 dialectical journal entries.
Friday
Read chapter 3 and compose 2 more dialectical journal entries -- Due Monday
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Week of 9/08/08 -- 9/12/08
Monday
Today Mrs. Fenlon demonstrates how to use the school's online databases to locate reliable articles for research. Then we find an online journal article about the Holocaust, record its bibliography information, read, it and summarize it.
http://www.hpregional.org/departments/library/libraryhomepage.html
Tuesday
Today we use the databases to find two more online journal articles, record their bibliography information, read them, and summarize them. Two summaries are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we open a new Noodle Tools account through the school's subscription account and create a Works cited page that lists all of the sources we have gathered over the last five days.
Thursday
In-class writing assignment. Tell about a time in your life when you overcame a hardship. How did you get yourself through it? Try to emphasize your source of hope.
Friday
Today we read the Introduction of Night by Elie Wiesel.
Today Mrs. Fenlon demonstrates how to use the school's online databases to locate reliable articles for research. Then we find an online journal article about the Holocaust, record its bibliography information, read, it and summarize it.
http://www.hpregional.org/departments/library/libraryhomepage.html
Tuesday
Today we use the databases to find two more online journal articles, record their bibliography information, read them, and summarize them. Two summaries are due tomorrow.
Wednesday
Today we open a new Noodle Tools account through the school's subscription account and create a Works cited page that lists all of the sources we have gathered over the last five days.
Thursday
In-class writing assignment. Tell about a time in your life when you overcame a hardship. How did you get yourself through it? Try to emphasize your source of hope.
Friday
Today we read the Introduction of Night by Elie Wiesel.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Using the Internet for Research
WHAT IS A REPUTABLE WEBSITE?
When you search the Internet, no doubt you will typically end up with numerous hits that match your search criteria. How will you tell which sites are reputable and research paper-worthy?
· First off, NO WIKIPEDIA! This is a constantly changing site which can be added to by anyone. It is not reputable.
· Make sure you are NOT on somebody’s personal page. For personal pages, there is no publisher or domain owner vouching for the information in the page. How can you tell if it is a personal page?
- Read the URL carefully. Look for a personal name (ex. jbarker or barker) following a tilde ( ~ ), a percent sign ( % ), or the words "users," "members," or "people."
· What type of domain does it come from (educational, nonprofit, commercial, government, etc.)? Is the domain extension appropriate for the content?
- Government sites: look for .gov or .mil
- Educational sites: look for .edu
- Nonprofit organizations: look for .org
These domains are usually much more reputable than a commercial .com site. Look for appropriateness. What kind of information source do you think is most reliable for your topic?
· Is there an author clearly indicated? What can you find out about that author?
· If there is an organization sponsoring the page, what can you learn about the organization and who they are?
· What are the goals of the site? What is the purpose of the site? To provide information? Advertise? Persuade? Who is the intended audience? Is there a lot of flash and gimmicks to attract attention? Is it a blatant attempt to get you to do or buy something?
When you search the Internet, no doubt you will typically end up with numerous hits that match your search criteria. How will you tell which sites are reputable and research paper-worthy?
· First off, NO WIKIPEDIA! This is a constantly changing site which can be added to by anyone. It is not reputable.
· Make sure you are NOT on somebody’s personal page. For personal pages, there is no publisher or domain owner vouching for the information in the page. How can you tell if it is a personal page?
- Read the URL carefully. Look for a personal name (ex. jbarker or barker) following a tilde ( ~ ), a percent sign ( % ), or the words "users," "members," or "people."
· What type of domain does it come from (educational, nonprofit, commercial, government, etc.)? Is the domain extension appropriate for the content?
- Government sites: look for .gov or .mil
- Educational sites: look for .edu
- Nonprofit organizations: look for .org
These domains are usually much more reputable than a commercial .com site. Look for appropriateness. What kind of information source do you think is most reliable for your topic?
· Is there an author clearly indicated? What can you find out about that author?
· If there is an organization sponsoring the page, what can you learn about the organization and who they are?
· What are the goals of the site? What is the purpose of the site? To provide information? Advertise? Persuade? Who is the intended audience? Is there a lot of flash and gimmicks to attract attention? Is it a blatant attempt to get you to do or buy something?
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