11-29/11-30 Othello

Lesson:
We went over the basic plot and themes of Othello.
We then created an Acting Circle to workshop and perform a scene form Act 1, Scene 1
If absent, check out the book from the library/ textbook window

HMWK:
Read Act 1, Scene 1 (1,1)
Complete your second log entry
Log Entry: Log Question (answer at least two of the following questions)
1) Why do Iago, Roderigo, and Brabantio hate the man they are discussing?
2. What reasons does Iago give for continuing to follow his master?
3. What kind of person do you except the man they discuss to be? How do you imagine him? Count the number of times the word “Moor” is used in 1.1. Can you draw any conclusions?

Projects:
Best Draft is due 12-6 on turnitin.com
Code for our class on turnitin is: 2099300
Best draft turned in during class on the 7th

11-27/28 2007 O Brother Comparison

Lesson:
We finished the movie O' Bother Where Art Thou.
We wrote comparison outlines in groups between the movie and the Odyssey.
If absent, please look up comparison papers in you Writer's Inc book.
If absent, write an outline (you can find a blank one on the Greta Minds website) comparing one aspect of O'Brother to one aspect of the Odyssey.

HMWK:
Comparison Outline

11-21/26 2007 O' Brother Where Art Thou?

Lesson:
We viewed the movie O' Brother Where Art Thou?
There is also a study guide to prepare you for our comparison paper.
If absent, please rent the film on your own and complete the study guide.

HMWK: Study Guide

11-19/20 2007 Odyssey infomercials

Lesson:
We performed our infomercials today. If absent, you will need to record a short skit based on your theme park for your grade.

HMWK: None

11-15/11-16 2007 Infomercials

Lesson:
Vocab test
We had the rest of class to prepare for your final presentations next week.

HMWK: Presentation

Projects:
Intro and updated work cited due next Tuesday

11-13/11-14 ODyssey Final and practice

Lesson:
We took the final for the Odyssey. If absent, make sure you schedule a time to make this up.
Second half of class was for finishing touches to our skits.

HMWK:
Finish brochures
Practice skits
Performances and brochures due next class

11-7/ 11-8 2007 Odyssey Final Group Work Day

Lesson:
We had a book quiz. Please make this up if absent.
We used the entire class to refine our brochures and infomercials.

HMWK:
Finish the Odyssey
Complete brochure requirements (Final due Thursday for Sheldon, Friday for Churchill)
Begin studying vocab part 3

11-5/6 2007 My Hero

Lesson:
We took a vocab test for part 2

We read accounts of different heroes form the 20th century. If absent, please get these readings from me.
We then discussed the evolution of the heroic ideal in groups. Please get make-up assignment form me next class if absent.

HMWK:
My Hero (found on assignments page)
Study vocab 3
Outline due next class