November 4, 2012

English Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 3, 4 & 6)

Monday and Wednesday, November 5 and 7           
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Quiz #12- phobia, phon, photo, plu/plur/plus, pneuma, pneumon, pop, port
  2. After: Hand back graded work, student sign-up for project (see link under 'Important Documents'
  3. Next: Finish Act II of The Tempest (2010 Stage Version)
  4. Then: Acting-Out Shakespeare (Yes, that means you!)
  5. Check for Understanding: Journal about stage presence/posture and tone
Homework
  • Reminder: Many have not completed Picture Poem part 2 (Shakespearean Sonnet)
  • Begin working on Drama/Shakespeare Project
  • Independent Reading due Friday by 2:15

Tuesday, November 6 (No School)

Thursday and Friday, November 8 and 9                   
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Journal prewriting about project topic choice
  2. After: how to choose a topic/scene of personal interest
  3. Next: begin Act III of The Tempest (Reading and Acting!)
  4. Then: complete graphic organizer for Act III, Scene i (possibly Scene ii as well)
  5. Time-permitting: begin researching topic ideas for project
  6. Check for Understanding: return to journal and justify project topic choice (last day to change choice)
Homework