Day 91: January 17-18, 2013
1. Thursday and Friday we watched the Patrick Stewart version of Macbeth and analyzed the director's use of film techniques.
2. Use the sheet below to compare and contrast the film and play.
3. Remember, Act III and the Author Background are due on Tuesday! Happy 50% mark!
2. Use the sheet below to compare and contrast the film and play.
3. Remember, Act III and the Author Background are due on Tuesday! Happy 50% mark!
| Macbeth Film Edition |
Day 88-89: January 15-16, 2013
1. Tuesday and Wednesday were viewing days for the class projects. Students used the sheets attached to view, critique, and vote on the Best Films in the class.
2. Following the viewing, we completed a reflection and began work on the research project.
3. Lottery and Macbeth Act III are due on Tuesday.
2. Following the viewing, we completed a reflection and began work on the research project.
3. Lottery and Macbeth Act III are due on Tuesday.
| Period 2 Reflection |
| Period 6 Reflection |
| Period 7 Reflection |
| Research Intro |
Day 87: January 14, 2013
1. Today is the class Midterm. Be sure to check out the form below in order to catch up on all the terms and concepts.
2. Tomorrow, we will start to discuss the research project and watch the group video projects. Don't miss it!
3. No Macbeth until next week. Feel free to work ahead....but it's not required.
2. Tomorrow, we will start to discuss the research project and watch the group video projects. Don't miss it!
3. No Macbeth until next week. Feel free to work ahead....but it's not required.
| Midterm Review Sheet |
Day 85-86: January 10-11, 2013
1. On Thursday, we spend the period preparing for the first Macbeth Socratic Seminar on Act 1 and 2
2. Remember, movies are due tomorrow. Any later and you will be charged late points.
3. Don't forget about the midterm, coming on Monday!
2. Remember, movies are due tomorrow. Any later and you will be charged late points.
3. Don't forget about the midterm, coming on Monday!
Day 81-84: January 4-9, 2013
1. Friday we started to read Macbeth, Act 1. Feel free to use the text, or click here for the videos.
2. Students either filmed their King Arthur Project or the play and completed the study guide questions.
3. For Tuesday, Act I is due. Act II is due on Friday and final video projects are due Wednesday.
2. Students either filmed their King Arthur Project or the play and completed the study guide questions.
3. For Tuesday, Act I is due. Act II is due on Friday and final video projects are due Wednesday.
| Macbeth Study Guide |
Day 80: January 3, 2013
1. Today we learned about Shakespeare's motives behind writing Macbeth including political influences and artistic choices
2. If absent, please take notes on side 1 using the PowerPoint and handout below.
3. Tomorrow we will continue filming or being reading Macbeth Act 1.
2. If absent, please take notes on side 1 using the PowerPoint and handout below.
3. Tomorrow we will continue filming or being reading Macbeth Act 1.
| Macbeth Introduction Notes |
| Macbeth Introduction Ppt |
Day 79: January 2, 2013
1. Congratulations Seniors! You made it to 2013....but you're not done just yet.
2. Today we watched a video about "Searching for Shakespeare" in order to prepare for Macbeth next week.
3. Remember to continue working on the videos. They are due next Wednesday!
2. Today we watched a video about "Searching for Shakespeare" in order to prepare for Macbeth next week.
3. Remember to continue working on the videos. They are due next Wednesday!
| In Search of Shakespeare |
Day 74-78: December 17-21, 2012
1. This is the final posting of the 2012 calendar year. It is also the last posting ever if the world ends.
2. This week, we watched the movie Merlin and students had time to work on their projects.
3. Pitches were presented on Monday and scripts are due on Friday. Have a Merry Christmas!
Day 72-73: December 13-14, 2012
1. Today and tomorrow we worked on the King Arthur Video Project.
2. A Reminder that pitches are due on Monday and Scripts are due next Friday. Work on this at home!!
3. Remember that the Hobbit debuts Thursday at midnight. Don't miss it!!
Day 70-71: December 11-12, 2012
1. Today we read the final sonnets including works by Spenser, Donne, and Petrarch.
2. We read the sonnets, completed the analysis questions, and discussed the sonnets as a group.
3. If absent, please complete the sheet below (Spenser on Tuesday, Donne/Petrarch on Wednesday)
2. We read the sonnets, completed the analysis questions, and discussed the sonnets as a group.
3. If absent, please complete the sheet below (Spenser on Tuesday, Donne/Petrarch on Wednesday)
| Petrarch_Donne_Spenser |
Day 66-69: December 5-10, 2012
1. Today in class, students completed the group sonnets.
2. Most groups were unable to get the sonnets completely done and had to finish for homework.
3. Thursday will mark the completion of the group sonnets and the beginning of the King Arthur Project.
| King Arthur Video Project |
Day 64-65: December 3-4, 2012
1. Today we began the second (and final) Socratic Seminar for King Arthur. We will complete it tomorrow.
2. Remember to bring back your group sonnets. We will finish and publish the poems after we've the seminar.
3. Thursday begins the King Arthur Project. Do not miss this, it's going to be big.
2. Remember to bring back your group sonnets. We will finish and publish the poems after we've the seminar.
3. Thursday begins the King Arthur Project. Do not miss this, it's going to be big.
| Socratic Seminar Questions |
Day 63: November 30, 2012
1. Today we reviewed the details of Shakespeare's Sonnet 29. We looked for the meaning by examining the three parts of a sonnet.
2. In groups, we constructed group sonnets. Some were good, some were..creative.
3. Continue reading King Arthur. Our final literature circle is on Monday.
2. In groups, we constructed group sonnets. Some were good, some were..creative.
3. Continue reading King Arthur. Our final literature circle is on Monday.
Day 61-62: November 28-29, 2012
1. Today we answered the question "What is a sonnet?" We discussed the line requirement, iambic pentameter, and love.
2. Today we read Sonnets 18 and 29 by William Shakespeare (see textbook) and completed the analysis questions below.
3. Blood Drive presentation on Friday. No homework or materials needed.
2. Today we read Sonnets 18 and 29 by William Shakespeare (see textbook) and completed the analysis questions below.
3. Blood Drive presentation on Friday. No homework or materials needed.
| Sonnet Analysis Questions |
Day 60: November 27, 2012
1. Today we discussed the journal question "what is the perfect place?"
2. Afterwards, students read and analyzed two Pastoral Poems by Marlowe and Raleigh
3. For homework, finish the poem analysis.
2. Afterwards, students read and analyzed two Pastoral Poems by Marlowe and Raleigh
3. For homework, finish the poem analysis.
| Marlowe, Raleigh Poems |
Day 58-59: November 20-21, 2012
1. Today in class we had our first Socratic Seminar. We will finish it tomorrow.
2. If absent, use the form below to make the assignment. It will be due when you return from break.
3. Don't forget your party supplies! Party on Wednesday. Have a break Thanksgiving break!
2. If absent, use the form below to make the assignment. It will be due when you return from break.
3. Don't forget your party supplies! Party on Wednesday. Have a break Thanksgiving break!
| Socratic Seminar Make Up Assignment |
Day 57: November 19, 2012
1. Today in class, we continued our discussion about the passing nature of time with our Friday poems.
2. Afterwards, we read and discussed two pastoral poems from the Renaissance (p. 303-305)
3. Continue Reading King Arthur, Part 1 is due tomorrow.
2. Afterwards, we read and discussed two pastoral poems from the Renaissance (p. 303-305)
3. Continue Reading King Arthur, Part 1 is due tomorrow.
Day 56: November 16, 2012
1. Today, we visited the library and looked at old year books. Students were asked to compare old yearbooks to modern students. Students were asked to infer what was going on in the minds of the students.
2. Students read "To His Coy Mistress" and "To Make Much of Time" in the textbook and completed the corresponding worksheet (see below)
3. Continue reading King Arthur. Part 1 is due on Tuesday.
2. Students read "To His Coy Mistress" and "To Make Much of Time" in the textbook and completed the corresponding worksheet (see below)
3. Continue reading King Arthur. Part 1 is due on Tuesday.
| Marvell/Herrick Poems |
Day 54-55: November 14-15, 2012
1. Today we looked at the differences in Artwork in the Middle Ages vs. the Renaissance
2. Today, we completed the opening pages on the Renaissance background. We conducted presentations on Thursday.
3. Please brings your textbook for the rest of the week. Don't forget to read King Arthur.
2. Today, we completed the opening pages on the Renaissance background. We conducted presentations on Thursday.
3. Please brings your textbook for the rest of the week. Don't forget to read King Arthur.
| Renaissance Intro |
Day 53: November 13, 2012
1. Today we reviewed the Indiana Jones Assignment from 11/13. We discussed the essential elements of a Knight's Tale.
2. Today we distributed King Arthur Books and began working on the Socratic Seminars
3. The first several stories are due next Tuesday. Be prepared!
2. Today we distributed King Arthur Books and began working on the Socratic Seminars
3. The first several stories are due next Tuesday. Be prepared!
| Socratic Seminar Questions |
Day 52: November 12, 2012
1. Today is Veteran's Day (Observed). Please take a moment and observe this picture at the left.
2. Today we worked on the Indiana Jones activity in class and discussed the elements of a knight's tale.
3. Tomorrow, we will have a "working day" along with our Halloween observed Party.
2. Today we worked on the Indiana Jones activity in class and discussed the elements of a knight's tale.
3. Tomorrow, we will have a "working day" along with our Halloween observed Party.
Click Here for the Indiana Jones Project
Day 51: November 9, 2012
1. Today, we discussed the elements of a solid relationship as well as gender rules.
2. Using the sheet below, students took notes on Chivalry and Courtly Love
3. No homework this weekend. We will meet in the computer lab on Monday. See you then!
2. Using the sheet below, students took notes on Chivalry and Courtly Love
3. No homework this weekend. We will meet in the computer lab on Monday. See you then!
| Courtly Love Intro |
Day 49-50: November 7-8, 2012
1. Today we reviewed elements of writing an in-class essay.
2. The five possible prompts are below. Prepare for any of them Thursday.
3. Meet in Lab 319 Thursday. Be early if you can.
2. The five possible prompts are below. Prepare for any of them Thursday.
3. Meet in Lab 319 Thursday. Be early if you can.
| Possible Prompts |
Day 48: November 5, 2012
1. Today was Senior Rec. Naturally, we did not start anything new.
2. Remember that tomorrow, your Modern Pilgrim Assignment is due. Make sure you follow all directions.
3. On Thursday, we have our in-class essay for The Hobbit.
Day 47: November 2, 2012
1. Today, I assigned the "Original Pilgrim Assignment" for the Canterbury Tales. It is due on Wednesday
2. Today we starting watching The Fellowship of the Ring as a wrap up for The Hobbit
3. Next week, we will have our timed essay for The Hobbit. Let the expectation build.....
| Modern Pilgrim Project |