Period 1: Freshmen
SSR then OMAM movie.
Period 5: AP Lit.
Discussion of "A Modest Proposal", some satire terms, a few articles on Voltaire and an intro. to Candide. We even had a few minutes to read chapter 1 together.
HW: Read half of Candide by Monday, be finished by Wednesday. Be noting thoughts about discussion questions as you read.
Period 7: Shakespeare
You should have showed Mrs. Peterson a rough draft of your movie review and began work on your Lady Macbeth rough draft (would Macbeth have gone through with any of it if it weren't for Lady Macbeth?). I also handed back Macbeth tests and printed grades. Make sure you are getting your rough drafts completed...they are worth a lot of points.
Thursday
Wednesday
"B" day-- 10/29/08
Periods 2 & 4: Freshmen
Of Mice and Men test.
Began the movie...(except in period 2 we didn't get to the movie because of the fire drill.)
Period 8: AP Lit.
"A Hunger Artist" is really about... the artistic drive, spiritual self vs. physical self, thirst for attention, fame and celebrity, societal fads, loss of interest in religion, self-loathing and alienation, selfless vs. selfish martyrdom... Or, a weird guy in a cage? We also read a brief biography of Kafka--the frustrated/depressed artist-- and did a little psychoanalytic criticism of his story.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and come ready to discuss the questions.
Of Mice and Men test.
Began the movie...(except in period 2 we didn't get to the movie because of the fire drill.)
Period 8: AP Lit.
"A Hunger Artist" is really about... the artistic drive, spiritual self vs. physical self, thirst for attention, fame and celebrity, societal fads, loss of interest in religion, self-loathing and alienation, selfless vs. selfish martyrdom... Or, a weird guy in a cage? We also read a brief biography of Kafka--the frustrated/depressed artist-- and did a little psychoanalytic criticism of his story.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and come ready to discuss the questions.
"A" day-- 10/28/08
Period 1: Freshmen
Of Mice and Men Test! Woo-hoo!
Began watching OMAM film, too.
Period 5: AP Lit.
"A Hunger Artist" is really about... the artistic drive, spiritual self vs. physical self, thirst for attention, fame and celebrity, societal fads, loss of interest in religion, self-loathing and alienation... Or, a weird guy in a cage? We also read a brief biography of Kafka--the frustrated/depressed artist-- and did a little psychoanalytic criticism of his story.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and come ready to discuss the questions.
Period 7: Shakespeare
Watched oddly animated rendition of Macbeth. Looked at review of "Max Payne" for inspiration. Began writing essay/review of animated Macbeth-- does it, can it, work as a cartoon? Did you like it? Dislike it? Why? Why not, etc?
HW: Complete rough draft of essay to work with in class on Thursday.
Of Mice and Men Test! Woo-hoo!
Began watching OMAM film, too.
Period 5: AP Lit.
"A Hunger Artist" is really about... the artistic drive, spiritual self vs. physical self, thirst for attention, fame and celebrity, societal fads, loss of interest in religion, self-loathing and alienation... Or, a weird guy in a cage? We also read a brief biography of Kafka--the frustrated/depressed artist-- and did a little psychoanalytic criticism of his story.
HW: Read "A Modest Proposal" and come ready to discuss the questions.
Period 7: Shakespeare
Watched oddly animated rendition of Macbeth. Looked at review of "Max Payne" for inspiration. Began writing essay/review of animated Macbeth-- does it, can it, work as a cartoon? Did you like it? Dislike it? Why? Why not, etc?
HW: Complete rough draft of essay to work with in class on Thursday.
"B" day -- 10/27/08
Periods 2 &4: Freshmen
SSR, discussion of OMAM Ch. 5 & 6 study guide, and review for test . Test will cover vocabulary, idioms, major themes and will be next class: Wednesday 10/29!
Period 5: AP Lit.
Some notes and thoughts about symbolism and allegory. Discussion in groups about the symbolism of "Young Goodman Brown" and whether or not it functions as an allegory...not sure we reached a consensus, but great thinking.
Homework: Read "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka try to complete this idea: "A Hunger Artist" is really about...
SSR, discussion of OMAM Ch. 5 & 6 study guide, and review for test . Test will cover vocabulary, idioms, major themes and will be next class: Wednesday 10/29!
Period 5: AP Lit.
Some notes and thoughts about symbolism and allegory. Discussion in groups about the symbolism of "Young Goodman Brown" and whether or not it functions as an allegory...not sure we reached a consensus, but great thinking.
Homework: Read "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka try to complete this idea: "A Hunger Artist" is really about...
Friday
Conferences 10/24/08
Thanks so much to those of you who took the time to come to conferences. It's always so nice to meet parents and talk with kids in a "non-class" setting.
For anyone who was unable to make it to conferences, you can always check in with me via e-mail, a phone call to the school, or you can check grades using Parent Assist. Or, you could certainly leave a comment on the blog, too.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for extra-credit opportunity #4...
For anyone who was unable to make it to conferences, you can always check in with me via e-mail, a phone call to the school, or you can check grades using Parent Assist. Or, you could certainly leave a comment on the blog, too.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for extra-credit opportunity #4...
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