It's been a great year. We all had a lot of successes and a lot of challenges. I hope all of you got a lot out of being in my class.
If you have any comments you need to make in general, want to complain or praise something or just say adios, feel free to comment below.
I leave you with my all-time favorite super hero quote (Angel Season 4, Episode 1 "Deep Down"):
Nothing in the world is the way it ought to be. It's harsh, and cruel. But that's why there's us - champions. Doesn't matter where we come from, what we've done or suffered, or even if we make a difference. We live as though the world is as it should be, to show it what it can be.
Have a good life, folks!
Monday, June 9, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Last Assignment
Hey gang!
You have three options for your last writing assignment. I will give you eighteen minutes in class on Friday to write it. Use your QT4 Writing file.
Choose One:
1. Tragedies are driven by a character's fatal flaw. What one character is most to blame for the tragedy? Be sure to use evidence and commentary to support your answer. You can also explain why one character is more at fault than another.
2. There are many differences between the text and the Luhrmann film during Act V. Explain what theme the film version emphasized, what changes were made, and how they supported the theme.
3. Recast the play. Choose actors, cartoon characters, political or historical figures, or even teachers at Central to play the major roles (Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Nurse, Tybalt, Juliet, Capulet, Paris, Prince Escalus). Explain why that "actor" would be a good fit for the role, and how they could best show essential character traits.
You have three options for your last writing assignment. I will give you eighteen minutes in class on Friday to write it. Use your QT4 Writing file.
Choose One:
1. Tragedies are driven by a character's fatal flaw. What one character is most to blame for the tragedy? Be sure to use evidence and commentary to support your answer. You can also explain why one character is more at fault than another.
2. There are many differences between the text and the Luhrmann film during Act V. Explain what theme the film version emphasized, what changes were made, and how they supported the theme.
3. Recast the play. Choose actors, cartoon characters, political or historical figures, or even teachers at Central to play the major roles (Romeo, Benvolio, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Nurse, Tybalt, Juliet, Capulet, Paris, Prince Escalus). Explain why that "actor" would be a good fit for the role, and how they could best show essential character traits.
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Romeo & Juliet Paper
For your Romeo and Juliet paper, you have three options:
CHARACTERIZATION - Choose one:
1. Choose a character from Romeo and Juliet. Explain how his or her characterization is developed throughout the play and what effect the character has on a theme (fate, love, violence begets violence, individual vs. society).
2. Choose two characters who are foils. Explain how the characterization of each impacts the other, and what effect they have on the theme.
PARALLELISM
Throughout the play, images, lines and even events seem to repeat themselves. Choose two or three parallels and explain the effect the scenes have on the play and its themes.
REMINDER: ALL To Kill a Mockingbird work must be made up by Wednesday. If you don't have it finished by Wednesday, you will take a zero.
All work for Romeo and Juliet (including the paper!) is due FRIDAY. This includes WebQuest, QT4 Project, 15 Word (or less) Scene Summaries, and QT4 Writing file on the blog. I will grade papers and make comments Friday night to give you a chance to revise over the weekend.
If you have something you need me to check, don't forget to email me!
CHARACTERIZATION - Choose one:
1. Choose a character from Romeo and Juliet. Explain how his or her characterization is developed throughout the play and what effect the character has on a theme (fate, love, violence begets violence, individual vs. society).
2. Choose two characters who are foils. Explain how the characterization of each impacts the other, and what effect they have on the theme.
PARALLELISM
Throughout the play, images, lines and even events seem to repeat themselves. Choose two or three parallels and explain the effect the scenes have on the play and its themes.
REMINDER: ALL To Kill a Mockingbird work must be made up by Wednesday. If you don't have it finished by Wednesday, you will take a zero.
All work for Romeo and Juliet (including the paper!) is due FRIDAY. This includes WebQuest, QT4 Project, 15 Word (or less) Scene Summaries, and QT4 Writing file on the blog. I will grade papers and make comments Friday night to give you a chance to revise over the weekend.
If you have something you need me to check, don't forget to email me!
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