Find us on Friday

Block B: Ms. Brown and I are SO proud of you and all of your hard work! The showcase today was fantastic. Thank you so much for your thoughtful responses!!

Block C: Today we read Act 2 of the play - wow major confusion all around! Your homework due on Tuesday is to complete the questions on the handout, the figurative language chart and the poem assignment. Work hard and have fun!

Block D: The poem assignment is due on Tuesday - consider the action in both Act 1 and 2. Be original and creative! Here are the questions for Act 2 also due on Tuesday:

Scene 1
When Banquo and Macbeth meet in the courtyard of the castle, they engage in a brief but significant dialogue. Paraphrase their discussion and explain the significance.

Scene 2
How does Macbeth react after the murder of Duncan? Use direct quotations to support your answer.

Scene 3
Malcolm and Donalbain reveal their distrust of those around them at the close of this scene. Discuss with direct reference to the play.

Scene 4
One of the sub-themes of Shakespeare's play is that of disorder or the disruption of the natural order. Discuss the numerous references to this theme during this brief scene.  

• Define symbolism
• What does the blood on their hands symbolize?
• Why is sleep a symbol of innocence?
• What is the significance or the words Macbeth hears when he kills Duncan?

Think about Thursday:

Block B: YAY!!!! We're done!!! Today was our last class in the Ms. Lau's room - and we are going back home tomorrow to 504 to watch your final projects. Thank you all for all of your hard work. Ms. Brown and I are VERY proud of you!!!

Block C: We read about the trials of poor Helena today in our play. She seriously needs to get help - no one should settle for being treated like a dog Helena - no one! There are too many questions to post here for homework - so if you missed class today - you will have a lot to catch up on. The figurative language chart is due on Tuesday.

Block D: We finished reading Act 1 today of Macbeth and got a little more insight into one Lady Macbeth. Complete the questions below and the chart on both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth for homework tonight.

1.1-1.2

1. Examine the first introduction of the weird sisters. Why do you think Shakespeare would open with this scene? Explain your answer using a minimum of 3 reasons.

2. What does the nature of Macdonwald's death portray about Macbeth as a character? What is the King's reaction to the news of Macdonwald's slaying?

3. Find examples of paradox and allusion in 1.1 and 1.2

1.3

4. Discuss Macbeth and Banquo's reaction to the prophecies. How do they differ? What can we infer about their characters?

1.4

5. What are the main events from this scene?

1.5

6. One of the most chilling soliloquies by Lady Macbeth occurs in lines 37-53. Figure out those lines. Who is she speaking to? What is she saying? How does this speech characterize her?

7. Find examples of simile and metaphor in 1.5

Wondering about Wednesday?

Block B: We are so close now! You are almost all finished your top 10 projects! A few more finishing touches tomorrow and we will be ready for showtime on Friday!

Block C: We read/listened to act 1 of AMSND - and completed the following questions. If you did not finish the work in class - please hand it in tomorrow.

1. Describe how you felt when you read Helena's decision to tell Demetrius about Hermia and Lysander's plan. Why did you feel this way?

2. How would you describe Bottom's acting ability? What is Bottom's own opinion of his acting ability?

3. Describe Theseus's character. What sort of leader does he seem to be?

4. Do you think Egeus is justified in being angry with his daughter? Why or why not?

Block D: We will finish reading act 1 tomorrow - no homework tonight!

Monday:

Block B: We will continue recording voice-overs on Wednesday - make sure your scripts are all done!

Block C: Complete the love web as seen below for Wednesday, review the green handout and the Act 1 summary of the play.

Block D: Essays are done! Homework is to take out and recycle all those sticky notes. Please also read the summary of Act 1 for Macbeth.

Fun on a Friday!

Block B: It looks like most people are ready to start recording their voices for their movies. We will continue that process on Monday - great work so far!!!

Block C: Hope you enjoyed writing those personal narratives today! Homework this weekend is to read the summary for A Midsummer Night's Dream the play that we are going to start on Monday!

Block D: There is SO much to do this weekend! Prepare your point form outline for the essay on Monday and complete your 2 sets of journals for your novel. Well, actually it is not that much if you got a head start on your journals!

Think it over Thursday!

Block B: Another excellent day of progress in 602! We're almost done our images and titles and are now working on writing our scripts. Tomorrow we will present a demo of how to record your voiceover. It is a weird and strange thing to listen to your own voice. But - it is part of the assignment!

Block C: Today we learned about the personal narrative - the recommended type of essay for the part C original composition. Homework tonight is to complete the outline - either the traditional story arc or a 5 paragraph outline.

Block D: Please finish your novel for tomorrow. The end of novel reflection (small white paper) is due at the beginning of class. There will be a SHORT group meeting to discuss the end - then you will be given your topics for the essay and the rest of the block to outline. The essay will be written on Monday.

Walk This Way Wednesday!

Block B: Today was another good day in the lab! People are mostly done adding their images -now we're working on titles and scripts!

Block C: Phew! Essay is done! Homework tonight is to take out and recycle all sticky notes :)

Block D: There will be extra time tomorrow to finish any group work not done today. We're almost done people! Books need to be finished on Friday!

Take This Tuesday:

Block B: Projects are really starting to come together! Some have started to put their images into iMovie and adding their titles and effects - we will continue tomorrow in 602.

Block C: You will have all class tomorrow and lunch time if you need it to finish your literary analysis essay. Make sure you bring a pen!

Block D: Please complete the reading and sticky notes for tomorrow's group meeting.

Thoughts on Thursday

Block B: A lot of amazing concentration today! Great progress today on your projects. We will walk through an initial look at the iMovie program on Tuesday - just to get started. But we are still gathering our images for the various Top 10s.

Block C: Well done groups! Novels are done and final group work is handed in. Your 2 journals are due on Tuesday along with the final novel study reflection. Short answers are fine for the reflection.

Block D: We made a change to the schedule today - the next meeting will be on Wednesday to give you some extra time to complete the work from today's meeting on Tuesday. Thank you for handing in your first set of journals today!

Wonderful Wednesday!

Block B: Great work today on your top 10 projects!!! Tomorrow we are back in 602 - to continue your work!

Block C: It is your LAST group meeting tomorrow - make sure your book is finished along with your last set of sticky notes! Your next set of journals is due on Tuesday.

Block D: It was down to the wire in class today - trying to get all of your work done. I love all the discussions! Please make sure your reading and sticky notes are done for tomorrow. Plus you will be handing in your first set of journals. I hope everyone is clear on what is expected!

Topics to consider for Tuesday

Block B: First of all - to the brave folks who presented their raps today - THANK YOU!!! You were all amazing and Ms. Brown and I could not be more thrilled with your work and your bravery. Secondly - the Top 10 project is taking off - your proposals look great and your criteria is coming together - we will meet tomorrow in Ms. Lau's room 602 to start researching.

Block C: There will be extra time tomorrow to finish your group talk about theme. Make sure you are considering your journals and finishing the book for Thursday!

Block D: I overheard a lot of great discussions today! There will be extra time tomorrow to finish your group work. Don't forget that your first set of journals is due on Thursday!

Mega-Monday!

Block B: Ms. Brown and I are SO excited for tomorrow! We can't wait to hear your rap presentations!!! Be proud of all your hard work - we certainly are!

Block C: There is the second to last group meeting tomorrow - make sure your reading and sticky notes are complete. The next set of journals is due next Tuesday.

Block D: Your second group meeting is tomorrow - make sure your reading and sticky notes are complete so that you can participate in the discussion. Your first set of double-entry journals is due on Thursday.

Fun-times Friday!

Block B: Great work on the Jay-Z and Eminem lyric examinations - the questions were completed in class as your ticket out the door. The rest of the class was to work on your rap lyrics - presentations are on Tuesday!

Block C: Nice work on the meeting today. I know that not all of you were able to finish - not to worry - we will have time on Monday to finish up.

Block D: Hope your first meeting went well today! A few more groups need extra time on Monday to finish the questions. Make sure you're keeping up to date with your reading and sticky notes!

Think About it Thursday:

Block B: If you didn't finish your work the B.I.G. lyrics from yesterday - please have those done for tomorrow. Also you should be working on your own rap lyrics - remember rhyme and rhythm! Presentations are Tuesday!

Block C: Thanks for handing in your journals today. You need to read and complete your sticky notes in preparation for the group meeting tomorrow.

Block D: I explained the double-entry journal assignment that you are expected to complete 4 times for this unit. I will collect 2 entries next week. I'm looking for evidence of your engagement with the novel - the must be in good copy - pen or typed, but single-spaced is fine. Please make sure that your reading and sticky notes are done for tomorrow - no notes - no group!

Wandering Wednesday:

Block B: Today we looked at the profile of BIG and did an examination of his lyrics. Please complete the questions on the back of the lyrics sheet for homework. As well - you need to complete the brainstorm for the write your own rap assignment.

Block C: I  know that you didn't all get a chance to finish your group work today - not too worry - there will be time tomorrow to finish up. I will be collecting 2 journal entries tomorrow - make sure they are self-edited and in pen or typed!

Block D: You had the chance to get started on your novel study today. The first group meeting will be on Friday - make sure your reading and sticky notes are complete. Tomorrow I will introduce the double-entry journal format - then you will have the rest of the class to read and prepare your sticky notes for Friday's meeting.

Tasks on a Tuesday!

Block B: If you didn't finish the blue sheet of examples of poetic devices - please complete it for homework!

Block C: Make sure you have your reading and sticky notes complete for the meeting tomorrow! The first set of journals is due on Thursday. Please complete 2 questions - they can be single-spaced but make sure they are in pen!

Block D: Thank you for all of your hard work in your presentations!  Today in class you made your novel study choices - and I will reveal your groups tomorrow. No homework tonight!

Most of all Monday!

Block B: Your compare and contrast compositions are now overdue! Get those in ASAP!!! We will continue our Top 10 silent reading and rap as poetry unit tomorrow!

Block C: There will be a work block in class tomorrow for those students not going on a field trip to eat tacos... We will silent read and work on our journal responses.

Block D: Great work groups who presented today! We will finish up presentations tomorrow and then it is on to the next unit!

Fortunately Friday!

Block B: Thank you for handing in the good copies of your paragraphs and/or essays today. If you did not finish your double-spaced good copy - please hand it in on Monday!

Block C: A great start to your novel study groups today! If your group needs some extra time to complete the discussion organizer that's fine - you can have time on Monday. This is a self-directed unit. If you know that you need more time to complete the reading and journals - get a head start this weekend. There will be two reading and work blocks to start the week.

Block D: Phew! Synthesis essays are done! We will present our visual presentations on Monday!