Monday, June 1, 2015

ENGLISH – 3rd trimester – Day

Watch 8-minute Simpsons episode (Odyssey)

WARMUP:

1.      A MAJOR theme of The Odyssey is obedience to the laws of the gods (without gods, man is nothing)…

a.       Write down an example from the story of a character either obeying or disobeying “the laws of the gods.” Explain what happened in a sentence or two.

2.      What is another word for “odyssey”?

3.      Homer begins The Odyssey with a prayer to the Muses. What is another name for this prayer? (see page 1037)

4.      Write down an example from The Odyssey that proves that Odysseus’ men are sometimes violent, mutinous, plundering warriors.

5.      What law did the suitors break that makes Odysseus so angry with them?

a.       See page 1094, lines 1254-1260

6.      What does Helios threaten to do after Odysseus’ men eat his cattle?

a.       See page 1074, lines 923-930.

7.      What is an epithet used in The Odyssey?

8.      Write a personal response to The Odyssey.

9.      Write a critique of The Odyssey.

On exam day, you will need to turn in your English books.

SIGN ON TO: Edmodo and play both jeopardy games with a partner.

Play “Romeo & Juliet Jeopardy” - http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201212/game1332198539.php

Play “Odyssey Jeopardy” - https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1395419355

ENGLISH homework:

Study for exam – Romeo & Juliet, The Odyssey see review sheet for details

Go to this link and take Odyssey tests…also ADD online tests for ANY item on the review sheet…including Romeo & Juliet…please NAME THE SITE in the title of your Padlet entries…

http://padlet.com/tvanbragt/mmnvoa8ttj68

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PLAYWRITING – Day 51

FINAL PROJECT VIDEO RUBRIC:

1.      (5 points) OPENING: Movie pulls us in right away.

2.      (15 points) SITUATIONS:

a.       Movie is unpredictable and tries to surprise us.

b.      The situations you created are compelling and fascinating.

c.       Movie makes us laugh or cry.

3.      (5 points) Movie blows our minds with some sheer funky originality?

4.      (10 points) CHARACTERS:

a.       Protagonist’s dramatic struggle (conflict) is apparent.
People sitting around bickering is not a dramatic struggle.

b.      Your characters are vivid?

Continued working on our FINAL SILENT FILM: Choose a protagonist (GOOD) and antagonist (BAD) archetype. Also choose one of the journeys (1-25) for your protagonist (GOOD).

PLAYWRITING homework:

                                             

Work on your final project

REMINDER: As an exam review, review 42 post-test questions/answers as well as your playwriting notes.