Monday, May 13, 2013

ENGLISH – 3rd trimester – Day 43 

·         Get a copy of “Introduction to the Hero’s Journey”

a.       Simply follow the directions for the activity on page 2 and 3 of the handout.

b.      You are to type and print your answers by the end of the hour.

·       On Friday, you read 12 pages (pgs. 1025 – 1036). Today, you are to create one test question for any 8 of the 12 pages. Starting with page 1025 and ending on page 1036.

a.       For example, using the information on page 1025, write up a test question (and a separate answer key)

b.      Do the same for page 1026

c.       Again for 1027…until you have 8 questions total.

d.      You must use a variety of question styles… multiple choice, short answer, true/false, or essay. No fill-in-the-blank style questions.

                                                              i.      TO BE COLLECTED

ENGLISH homework: 

Work on Romeo & Juliet projects (including 10-line memorization piece) – DUE Monday, May 20 – focus on the following rubric: 

(Due Monday, May 20):

R & J FINAL PROJECT RUBRIC (worth 50 points):

·          The theme/story = 20 points (thorough interpretation of your stand on a specific theme, important story elements from R&J, 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 (worth 3 pts.) and considerable effort shown in memorization of piece

o    IMPORTANT:

§   You may NOT give your recital without a typed copy of your speech.

§   You may NOT memorize from these 2 speeches: “Two households…” (pg. 807) or “But soft, what light…” (pg. 845-846)

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PLAYWRITING – Day 43

·         handout #1 (“ACT ONE, Scene 1”).

o   Draw a picture of the stage according to your understanding of the information on the handouts.

·         Using a copy of the script “Dial M For Murder”

o   Read the scene ALOUD and complete the activity below.

o   Each group member chooses a role and completes her part of the activity…

§  THE ROLES:

·         Summarizer: writes up a summary of the play

·         Choreographer: designs the sequences of movements for the actors throughout the play – a map of who moves where and when

·         Theatricality coordinator: writes down what the production will include that isn’t written in the text

o   To be collected today. 

PLAYWRITING homework: 

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