Monday, February 11, 2013

ENGLISH – 2nd trimester – Day 44 

Collect take-home test Act 4 packet. 

Discussed Persephone…read http://www.mythicarts.cm/writing/Persephone.html as an example of myth.

1. What do you think the word “epic” means?
2. What do you think an “epic hero” is?
3. Using your book, explain the difference between an epic hero and a tragic hero?
1. See page 754 and 1012 for answers.
4. Read introduction to The Odyssey on pages 1012 – 1013; and 1025 – 1036 in Literature book.

ENGLISH homework: 

Finish reading introduction to The Odyssey on pages 1012 – 1013; and 1025 – 1036 in Literature book. 

Work on Romeo & Juliet projects (including 10-line memorization piece) – DUE Friday, February 15 – focus on the following rubric:

·         The story = 20 points (thorough, appropriate interpretation of important story elements, proper length)

·         Creativity = 10 points (ideas are unique and enjoyable)

·         Effort = 10 points (project is thoughtful and well-prepared; shows considerable effort; looks complete)

·         Recital = 10 points (TYPED COPY and considerable effort shown in memorization of 10 lines of Romeo & Juliet)

·         You may NOT memorize from these 2 speeches: “Two households…” or “But soft, what light…”

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PLAYWRITING – Day 44 

Finish reading Alfred Hitchcock’s Dial M For Murder film…pg. 22 – end (pg. 56)

PLAYWRITING homework: 

None