Drama war of the worlds Halloween class
http://jeff560.tripod.com/wotw.html – go to transcript of radio broadcast after introducing class to War of the Worlds, have class practice the script in pieces and then act out vocal roles.
Happy Halloween!!
10/31 English 2
HP Lovecraft “The Outsider”
plot, character, setting, conflict, resolution, point of view, and theme
One example of each from the short story on each part of the pumpkin decoration
10/31 English 9RCP & English 1
Read Tell-Tale Heart Out Loud
- suspense: anxiety or apprehension resulting from an uncertain, undecided, or mysterious situation
- Edgar Allan Poe is the master of suspense.
- pacing: advancing or developing something at a particular rate or tempo
- It takes a while to discover exactly what happened to that cat the narrator killed.
- dangerous action: self explanatory
- The narrator’s violent moods creates trouble for everyone, including himself.
- foreshadowing: a literary device in which the author gives clues as to what will happen later
- We know the narrator has done something terrible. The story begins with him awaiting execution in a jail cell.
Four panel storyboard for example of each element on pumpkins
10/30 English 2 Agenda
Sneeze:
Faber mentions that there are three things that a society needs in order to grow. To you agree with him or not, and why?
- The novel, Fahrenheit 451 begins: “It was a pleasure to burn.” Why does Ray Bradbury start the novel in this way? Why might it be more pleasurable to burn books rather than read them?
- In the opening scene, why are the books compared to birds.
- Discuss the difference between Montag and Clarisse’s lives.
- Montag’s television includes headphones called “seashells.” The “wall to wall circuit” allows Mildred to enter the “play” and, therefore, the television programming. How does the technology within the novel compare to our current technology? In the first pages of the novel, does technology improve the quality of life for Montag and his wife, Mildred? Why or why not?
- Consider why the narrator introduces us to Montag at this time of his life, when he encounters Clarisse and confronts Mildred’s overdose.
- Why does the author introduce the character of Clarisse before Mildred? 7. Why are all the houses fireproof in this society?
- Why does Mildred require emergency service? What service is provided?
- What is the mechanical hound and what is its purpose?
- Why does the society consider Clarisse “anti-social”?
- When the woman’s house is raided, why does she light the match?
- Describe the relationship between Montag and Mildred?
- Discuss Captain Beatty’s view expressed in his monologue that school cultivates anti-intellectual sentiment. In your opinion does it accurately depict your high school?
10/30 Drama Agenda
Sneeze 10/30/17
Who was the weirdest person you have ever met, describe why you feel they are weird?
Text, subtext, context:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge0b5EPdL8I
CHARACTER PROFILE
- Who am I? (name/age)
- How am I dressed? (be specific)
- Am I holding or carrying anything?
- What do I do for a living?
- Where am I?
- What do I see around me?
- What do I feel, hear, and smell?
- Who am I speaking to?
- What is my relationship to this person?
- What do I want? (my objective)
- What is in my way? (obstacles)
- How will I get what I want? (strategy)
- What am I doing moments before I speak?
- Do I get what I want in the end? Have I changed?
10/30 English 1 & English 9RCP
Sneeze 10/30/17
If you could do anything for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? You could tell me about a career or a hobby, etc.
Timeline and summary work for “The Black Cat”
Sample summary:
In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connel, hunter Sanger Rainsford washes up on the shore of an island owned by the wealthy General Zaroff. Rainsford sees evidence of someone hunting large game on the island. Zaroff claims he has been importing game for his hunts. Soon, Rainsford realizes that Zaroff has been hunting humans for sport. Next, Zaroff informs Rainsford that he will be hunted for the next three days. If Rainsford survives, he will get to live. As a result, Rainsford hides deep in the woods, where he sets several traps to outsmart Zaroff. Eventually, Rainsford jumps back into the sea to escape. Rainsford then sneaks into Zaroff’s quarters and kills him, turning the tables on hunter and prey.
Summary OUTLINE Title: “____________________________________________”
Author: ____________________________________________
Thesis (main idea): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Major Supporting Details:
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10/27 Drama Agenda
10/27 Sneeze
Turn ordinary animals into monsters that prey on humans: dog-sized rats, killer rabbits, or a pack of rabid mountain lions. Give the animals intelligence and set them loose.
Next we filled out a questionnaire on a partner in the room. We took notes on not only what the answer was, but how they answered it (for example, body language or hand gestures). All students were instructed to answer in complete sentences.
Students were then instructed to write a monologue based on their partner.
10/27 English 2 Agenda
Today several students were on a field trip.
Homework: Read through page 86
In class, we read silently, retook vocabulary quizzes, answered previous quiz questions for extra credit, and started working on vocabulary for the next quiz.
10/27 English 9RCP Agenda
10/27/17 Sneeze
If you were ruler of the world, what things would you banish absolutely for all time (rain on weekends, eggplant, and so forth)? Make a list. Use your imagination.
Now write a sentence explaining some of the items you would banish and use a COLON!
How to use a semicolon: semicolon
10/27 English 1 Agenda
10/27/17 Sneeze
If you were ruler of the world, what things would you banish absolutely for all time (rain on weekends, eggplant, and so forth)? Make a list. Use your imagination.
Now write a sentence explaining some of the items you would banish and use a COLON!
How to use a semicolon: semicolon
Summarizing your short story
- Timeline the events in the short story on a page in your notebook. When done, get your work checked and approved by me.