Thursday, May 19, 2011

Romeo and Juliet - Act V (E9)

Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Romeo and Juliet, Act V
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 V QFR CHARTS were due in 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.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Romeo and Juliet - Act IV (E9)

Today's In-Class Reading Assignment:

Romeo and Juliet, Act 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 IV QFR CHARTS were due in 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.

Monday, May 16, 2011

HSA Exam Testing: May 16-May 19, 2011 (E10)

Tenth-grade students will take their HSA examinations on Monday, May 16 - Thursday, May 19.

Make-up exams will be scheduled on a case-by-case basis over the following week.

Regular instruction will resume for tenth-grade classes on Friday, May 20.