Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Today, we read Macbeth up to Act One, Scene 6 (page 49 in the text). If you were not here and haven't taken the play out of the library yet, it is available on the Internet. Read up to this part and also study the terminology I handed out last week for a quiz tomorrow.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Today, you watched the A&E special on Shakespeare and answered viewing questions.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Today, you went to the library and took out the play Macbeth. If you were not here, do this before our class on Monday.

I also handed out a list of terms to know and instructed the students to study it for a quiz on Monday (if you were not here, check your portfolio before lunch and study the terms then - there is not that many.
In addition, you need to study the dramatis personae for the quiz on Monday (who the characters are). You can do this by conducting an Internet search.
I then did a brief overview of the plot of the play (which can also be found using the Internet).
Finally, I explained iambic pentameter. Do an Internet search on this as well.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Today, you wrote an in-class critique of the short story you created. You were then given the questions for the reading you analyzed yesterday. Finally you were given a reading to read before class tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Today, you wrote your in-class, multiple choice unit exam for your short story unit. I then handed out an active reading assignment on a Shakespearean piece that you were to complete. This is due tomorrow.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Today, you wrote an in-class essay. If you were absent, you need to arrange a time in the next week to come in and write it.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Today, we discussed the previous essay you wrote and prepared for the next one, which will be on Monday. Be sure to study the short stories "The Late Man", and "Boys and Girls" as they will be your choices to write on.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Today we discussed the short stories "The Late Man", and "Boys and Girls". We marked them, but in a rather wholistic way. Tomorrow, we will further discuss them when we review how to approach essays in preparation for the unit in-class essay you will write on Monday.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Today, I reminded you to make sure your answers for "The Late Man" and for "Boys and Girls" are in so we can get them marked (your in-class essay is on Monday and your unit exam is on Tuesday). I then allowed you this class to work on your short story creation (due November 23).

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Today, you answered questions about the short story "Boys and Girls". These must be handed in at the beginning of class tomorrow, or you will have to do an alternate assignment.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Today, we discussed stereotypes. I then assigned you to read "Boys and Girls" which starts on page 44 of your Viewpoints 11 book. This must be read for tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Today, we discussed the short story "The Late Man." You were then given questions to answer that were to be answered fully and with extreme attention to spelling and grammar. These are to be handed in for Monday.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Today, we discussed your last assignment (Pixar). I then introduced surrealist writing to the you. I then gave you a short story to read ("The Late Man"). You are to have it read actively for tomorrow.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Today, we discussed the short story and what is contained in it. I then had you watch the Pixar short "The Adventures of Andre & WallyB." You then had to answer questions that tie to a short story (as this is a visual of one). This one was discussed fully to ensure you understood the process.
We then watched "For the Birds". For this one, you had to answer the questions and hand them in.
Keep in mind that you have a major assignment (your own generated short story) due on November 23. You will need to work on this on your own (class time will only be given for editing, not idea development).

Friday, November 5, 2010

Today, you were given a handout of the major assignment you will be doing in this unit. It was discussed. In addition, you were given a booklet to actively read in class (highlight, paraphrase, define unfamiliar terms) which will be really important to you doing well on the major assignment.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Today you wrote your multiple choice exam on The Glass Menagerie.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Today, you wrote an in-class Critical response essay on the play The Glass Menagerie.
When finished, you need to study for tomorrow's exam (I handed out a sheet on what to study yesterday).

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Today we finished watching The Glass Menagerie and then you were to finish answering the questions you were given yesterday. I then also gave you a handout on what to study for tomorrow and Thursday's exams.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Today, you answered three pre-viewing questions for the film The Glass Menagerie. We then watched the film for the duration of the class.