Wednesday, February 5, 2014

 

ENGLISH – 2nd trimester – Day 34

 

Collect yesterday’s classwork (14 questions on Act 4, subtext, etc.)

 

WARMUP:

a.       First, choose one item from list A  

b.      Next, brainstorm as many similarities between the item you chose and Shakespeare.

 

A	B
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Last, choose one item from list B  and make another brainstorm.

 

Introduce “Circles of Reflection” (John Powers)

·         Draw a series of 6 circles (one inside the other) and label them. The innermost circle is labeled “self.”

 

 

·         As you read today’s non-fiction article…

1.        Summarize the article in a single sentence.

2.        According to Julie Henry, “________________________.”

o    Choose an interesting point (or fact) made in the article

3.        Write several sentences that

o    Explain why ______________ might care about this information. (do not use the word “CARE”)

o    Explain what could happen in the future.

4.        Before stapling it to the article, choose a partner and proofread their paragraph and together, make any necessary changes.

5.        TURN INTO CENTER TABLE AT THE BELL

 

ENGLISH homework:

None

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PLAYWRITING – Day 34

 

WARMUP:

            Write a short scene that uses the same “bell” theatricality that we saw yesterday.

 

a.       First, choose one item from list A  

b.      Next, brainstorm as many similarities between the item you chose and playwriting.

 

A	B
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Last, choose one item from list B  and make another brainstorm.

 

Introduce “Circles of Reflection” (John Powers)

·         Draw a series of 6 circles (one inside the other) and label them. The innermost circle is labeled “self.”

 

 

·         As you read today’s non-fiction article…“How Dumb Can We Get?” (The Week, February 29, 2008)

1.        Summarize the article in a single sentence.

2.        According to Susan Jacobs, “________________________.”

o    Choose an interesting point (or fact) made in the article

3.        Write several sentences that

o    Explain why ______________ might care about this information. (do not use the word “CARE”)

o    Explain what could happen in the future.

4.        Before stapling it to the article, choose a partner and proofread their paragraph and together, make any necessary changes.

5.        TURN INTO CENTER TABLE AT THE BELL

 

PLAYWRITING homework:

 

none