Friday, April 29, 2011

Romeo and Juliet - Act II.iii and II.iv (E9)

Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Romeo and Juliet, Act II.iii, II.iv
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:



The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT II QFR CHARTS are due in our next class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Julius Caesar - Act III.ii and III.iii (E10 3A and 4A)


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Julius Caesar, Act III.ii and III.iii
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT III QFR CHARTS were due for submission during today's class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Julius Caesar - Act II.i (E10 4B)

Warm Up:

Do you believe that Brutus will join the conspiracy or not? Defend your answer!


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Julius Caesar, Act II.i
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT I QFR CHARTS were due for submission last class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Julius Caesar - Act III.ii and Act III.iii (E10 1B and 2B)


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Julius Caesar, Act III.ii and III.iii
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT III QFR CHARTS were due for submission during today's class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Romeo and Juliet - Act II Prologue, II.i, and II.ii (E9)

Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Romeo and Juliet, Act II Prologue, II.i, and II.ii
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:



The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT I QFR CHARTS were due in our last class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Homework: Post a five-sentence BCR to your class Facebook discussion forum in reply to this prompt:

Discussion Topic #1: What do you believe was the most significant FACT (or) QUESTION (or) EMOTIONAL REACTION that you encountered in Act I of William Shakespeare's "Romeo And Juliet?" Defend your answer!

Julius Caesar - Act III.i (E10 3A and 4A)

Warm Up:

Write a note of REVENGE towards someone who has wronged you in the past. Tell them exactly how you feel, and start your note by saying "This is for the time(s)..."


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Julius Caesar, Act III.i
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT II QFR CHARTS were due for submission during our last class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Julius Caesar - Act I.i and I.ii (E10 4B)

Warm Up:

Would you ever betray a friend in order to save your country? Defend your answer!


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment: Julius Caesar, Act I.i and I.ii
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT I QFR CHARTS are due for submission next class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is up-to-date upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.

Julius Caesar - Act III.i (E10 1A and 2A)

Warm Up:

Write a note of REVENGE towards someone who has wronged you in the past. Tell them exactly how you feel, and start your note by saying "This is for the time(s)..."


Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Julius Caesar, Act III.i
Click here to read this text online.


Today's Lesson Notes:






The QFR chart is used to keep track of the following:


QUESTIONS: Questions that you might have about certain plot developments, characters, or actions that unfold as the movie progresses. Examples include: "Why are they planning a...?" "Who is the main...?" etc.

FACTS: Important items of information that you have obtained from watching this film. Examples include: "[Character X] is a member of the group called..." "[Character Y] is enemies with [Character Z]..." etc.

REACTIONS: Emotional responses that this film may elicit in you while you are watching. Examples include: "I am angry at [character X] because..." "I think I know what will happen next, and it is..." etc.



ACT II QFR CHARTS were due for submission during our last class!
If you missed class, please make sure your QFR chart is turned in upon your return.

Remember: Each QFR chart is a major assessment grade.

You will need to type the information they contain into one, giant QFR chart for submission at the conclusion of the play.

IF YOU LOSE A QFR CHART, YOU *ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE* FOR INCLUDING ANY LOST INFORMATION INTO YOUR QFR CHART AT THE END OF THE PLAY.