Day 135-137: March 25-27, 2013
1. This short three-day week marks the end of the third nine weeks. Only one quarter to go!
2. This week we finished all research, and notecards for Wednesday.
3. Enjoy the break! We'll get started on putting the paper together when you return...
2. This week we finished all research, and notecards for Wednesday.
3. Enjoy the break! We'll get started on putting the paper together when you return...
Day 130-134: March 18-22, 2013
1. This week was dedicated to finding at least fifty notes to back up your thesis.
2. Remember to look for themes, symbols, background, and other opinions. If you find something you like, look for more of it!
3. Next Monday we return to the classroom and begin piecing together this final project.
2. Remember to look for themes, symbols, background, and other opinions. If you find something you like, look for more of it!
3. Next Monday we return to the classroom and begin piecing together this final project.
Day 127-129: March 13-15, 2013
1. Today we started searching for and creating citations using EasyBib and the Research Handbook.
2. Bibliographies are due at the end of the day on Friday...don't forget to cite all chapters.
3. Reflections due Friday for the Satire Project.
2. Bibliographies are due at the end of the day on Friday...don't forget to cite all chapters.
3. Reflections due Friday for the Satire Project.
| Research Project 12 |
| Digital Info |
Day 126: March 12, 2013
1. Today, we finished if presentations (if needed) and took the research test.
2. Novels must be read (not just the Sparknotes) with an understanding of characters, conflicts, themes.
3. Tomorrow we return to the library to begin finding sources and taking notes.
2. Novels must be read (not just the Sparknotes) with an understanding of characters, conflicts, themes.
3. Tomorrow we return to the library to begin finding sources and taking notes.
Day 125: March 11, 2013
1. Today is the beginning of the end...the Library research project!
2. Mrs. Hannah gave her insight on tips and trick for the library.
3. Be sure your book is read for the test tomorrow. Buy those notecards or set up a Google account by Wednesday.
2. Mrs. Hannah gave her insight on tips and trick for the library.
3. Be sure your book is read for the test tomorrow. Buy those notecards or set up a Google account by Wednesday.
Day 122-124: March 6-8, 2013
1. Wednesday through Friday, students gave presentations for their satire projects. All students should be ready at anytime.
2. Projects are evaluated as per the rubric on step 3 of the Project. Be sure you've checked your packet!
3. Don't forget about the research novels either. They must be read by Tuesday.
2. Projects are evaluated as per the rubric on step 3 of the Project. Be sure you've checked your packet!
3. Don't forget about the research novels either. They must be read by Tuesday.
Day 115-121: February 25-March 5, 2013
1. This week was dedicated to working on the satire project. Monday and Tuesday were dedicated to the planning while Wednesday through Friday was spent creating in the labs.
2. Final products due next week. For possible web tools, click here!
3. Don't forget to keep working on those novels. They'll be due March 8.
2. Final products due next week. For possible web tools, click here!
3. Don't forget to keep working on those novels. They'll be due March 8.
Day 113-114: February 21-22, 2013
1. Today we started work on the Satire Projects. Groups were formalized, and people started work on topic selection.
2. Topics and methods are due next week. It is advised you get this done as soon as possible.
3. Friday we continue work on these projects. Stay in touch with your groups in case you...find yourself absent.
2. Topics and methods are due next week. It is advised you get this done as soon as possible.
3. Friday we continue work on these projects. Stay in touch with your groups in case you...find yourself absent.
| Satire Project |
| Satire Project Addendum |
Day 112: February 20, 2013
1. Today we discussed the nature of politics and how it often is used to achieve secretive ends.
2. Afterwards, students read "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift and looked for examples of satire.
3. With any time remaining, we started talking about the Satire Projects.
2. Afterwards, students read "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift and looked for examples of satire.
3. With any time remaining, we started talking about the Satire Projects.
| Satire Project Addendum |
Day 111: February 19, 2013
1. Today in class we looked at mock epic examples in the media today and began to read "The Rape of the Lock"
2. The poem should be read by tomorrow, though many students likely finished it in class. Be sure to complete the corresponding handout.
3. Tomorrow, we will continue with the satire unit by reading "A Modest Proposal".
2. The poem should be read by tomorrow, though many students likely finished it in class. Be sure to complete the corresponding handout.
3. Tomorrow, we will continue with the satire unit by reading "A Modest Proposal".
| Satire Introduction |
Day 109-110: February 14-15, 2013
1. Today is Valentine's Day...but it doesn't matter because we have a quiz on your work so far this week.
2. With remaining time, we went over the results of your three days of work and discussed the Macbeth Papers.
3. Writing Roulette begins at 2:25pm Friday. Feel free to take more time...but move quickly. Reading Day in preparation for your Research novels. They must be completed by March 1, 2013.
2. With remaining time, we went over the results of your three days of work and discussed the Macbeth Papers.
3. Writing Roulette begins at 2:25pm Friday. Feel free to take more time...but move quickly. Reading Day in preparation for your Research novels. They must be completed by March 1, 2013.
Day 106-108: February 11-13, 2013
1. This week in class, we did some reading from the Restoration period including background and Journal readings.
2. Don't forget to bring your research book all three days in case you have extra time.
3. Macbeth Papers are due on Friday. Don't put it off...or your paper will be terrible.
2. Don't forget to bring your research book all three days in case you have extra time.
3. Macbeth Papers are due on Friday. Don't put it off...or your paper will be terrible.
| Restoration Background and Journal Readings |
Day 105: February 8, 2013
1. Today in class we edited Macbeth drafts. If you were completely lost, hopefully you brought in something.
2. Final drafts for the paper are due Friday. Writing Roulette will be in full effect.
3. Next week will be dedicated to the Restoration. Bring your textbooks Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.
2. Final drafts for the paper are due Friday. Writing Roulette will be in full effect.
3. Next week will be dedicated to the Restoration. Bring your textbooks Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday.
| Macbeth Group Revision |
Day 102-104: February 5-7, 2013
1. Today we reviewed the Satire examples from yesterday. We talked about how satire is effective and the difference between Horation and Juvenalian.
2. Today we started reading Gulliver's Travels (textbook pg. 624-643) and completed the sheet below.
3. This is an in-class assignment and will be finished Wednesday. On Thursday, we will have an in-class essay. If you were wise enough to check this, check out the questions below....
2. Today we started reading Gulliver's Travels (textbook pg. 624-643) and completed the sheet below.
3. This is an in-class assignment and will be finished Wednesday. On Thursday, we will have an in-class essay. If you were wise enough to check this, check out the questions below....
| Gulliver's Travels In-Class Essay |
| Gulliver's Travels |
Day 101: February 4, 2013
1. Today we moved on from Macbeth and started into the Restoration Unit. Step 1: Satire!
2. In-class, we used the handout below and this webpage to learn about examples of satire. (Only pg. 1-2)
3. Finish for homework if not completed. Don't forget to keep working on Macbeth papers.
2. In-class, we used the handout below and this webpage to learn about examples of satire. (Only pg. 1-2)
3. Finish for homework if not completed. Don't forget to keep working on Macbeth papers.
Day 100: February 1, 2013
1. Today we received the details for the final Macbeth/Analysis Paper of the year.
2. Students had time to work on prewriting and read over the background articles.
3. Period 7 and 8 was the Best Picture Ceremony. Happy Day 100!
2. Students had time to work on prewriting and read over the background articles.
3. Period 7 and 8 was the Best Picture Ceremony. Happy Day 100!
| Macbeth Paper |
Day 98-99: January 30-31, 2013
1. Today (and tomorrow) in class, we watched the rest of the Macbeth movie and completed the viewing guide.
2. Interview Projects were due today. Submit by as late as midnight for full credit.
3. No pending projects, but keep reading those research novels. March will be here soon...
2. Interview Projects were due today. Submit by as late as midnight for full credit.
3. No pending projects, but keep reading those research novels. March will be here soon...
| Macbeth Film Edition |
Day 97: January 29, 2013
1. Today we conducted our second and final socratic seminar on Macbeth.
2. Be sure to bring at least three discussion questions regarding Acts 3-5 and the play as a whole.
3. Tomorrow, we will continue with the Macbeth film. Be sure to bring your viewing guide.
2. Be sure to bring at least three discussion questions regarding Acts 3-5 and the play as a whole.
3. Tomorrow, we will continue with the Macbeth film. Be sure to bring your viewing guide.
Day 94-96: January 24-28, 2013
1. Today we had either a quiz or study guide check on Macbeth Act IV. Students need to have the majority of the play read at this point.
2. Today, students started working on the Interview Project or reading/listening to Macbeth Act V (due Monday).
3. The Interview Project is due Tuesday, see the handout below for details.
2. Today, students started working on the Interview Project or reading/listening to Macbeth Act V (due Monday).
3. The Interview Project is due Tuesday, see the handout below for details.
| Interview Project |
Day 93: January 23, 2013
1. Today was a working day for Shakespeare Act IV. You should have it completed for tomorrow.
2. Tomorrow will be the option between working on a new project or working on Macbeth Act V.
3. Remember to find your book for Monday. It's an easy batch of points.
2. Tomorrow will be the option between working on a new project or working on Macbeth Act V.
3. Remember to find your book for Monday. It's an easy batch of points.
Day 92: January 22, 2013
1. Today we had a quiz on Act III of Macbeth. If you were absent, you will need to make it up tomorrow. It's on you!
2. Afterwards, we completed a lottery for Research books. The list will be posted later.
3. Start working on Act IV. It will be due on Thursday. You will have time in class tomorrow to work on it.
2. Afterwards, we completed a lottery for Research books. The list will be posted later.
3. Start working on Act IV. It will be due on Thursday. You will have time in class tomorrow to work on it.