Final: Independent Reading Novel
1. Book - 10 points
2. Brochure - 25 points
3. Talk 15 minutes - 15
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Reduced Shakespeare on Hamlet
1. Last day for memorization of Hamlet’s “to be or not to be”
2. Watch “Reduced Shakespeare” on Hamlet
3. Finals on Thursday 7:30-9:00 (50 points)
· Bring book (10 points)
· Bring brochure (25 points)
· Talk 20 minutes (15 points)
2. Watch “Reduced Shakespeare” on Hamlet
3. Finals on Thursday 7:30-9:00 (50 points)
· Bring book (10 points)
· Bring brochure (25 points)
· Talk 20 minutes (15 points)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Final Test on Hamlet
Friday: Quiz Act V, Discussion sheets due on Acts IV and V, watched the rest of Hamlet, watched Simpson's Hamlet, read independent novel
Monday: Final Test on Hamlet - 100 points
collected 20 Famous Quotes - 100 points
collected passes - 10 extra credit points
Tuesday: last day for memorization points
watch Reduced Shakespeare on Hamlet
Final Activity on Thursday: Independent novel report; bring book plus brochure
Monday: Final Test on Hamlet - 100 points
collected 20 Famous Quotes - 100 points
collected passes - 10 extra credit points
Tuesday: last day for memorization points
watch Reduced Shakespeare on Hamlet
Final Activity on Thursday: Independent novel report; bring book plus brochure
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Finish Hamlet
1. Finish Hamlet
2. Watch video
3. Quiz on Act V
4. Friday: turn in Act IV and Act V Discussion sheets
5. DEAR DAY on Friday – bring a book to read
6. Monday: 100 point test on Hamlet
· Turn in study guide
· Turn in Direct Quotes
7. Tuesday: Last day to memorize lines for “to be”
8. Finals: Thursday: 2,4,6 Bring your independent reading novel plus the brochure for full credit
2. Watch video
3. Quiz on Act V
4. Friday: turn in Act IV and Act V Discussion sheets
5. DEAR DAY on Friday – bring a book to read
6. Monday: 100 point test on Hamlet
· Turn in study guide
· Turn in Direct Quotes
7. Tuesday: Last day to memorize lines for “to be”
8. Finals: Thursday: 2,4,6 Bring your independent reading novel plus the brochure for full credit
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Start Act V
1. finish video Act IV
2. Quiz Act IV
3. Discussion sheet on Act IV due Friday
4. Start Act V – graveyard scene
5. More Famous Quotes
2. Quiz Act IV
3. Discussion sheet on Act IV due Friday
4. Start Act V – graveyard scene
5. More Famous Quotes
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Act III Quiz
1. Finish Act III
2. Read summary of Act III
3. Quiz on Act III
4. Study Guide due on Act III
5. Memorize next 4 ½ lines
6. Homework: Discussion on Act III
7. Next week: Act IV and Act V
8. Final Test on Hamlet on Monday, March 2nd
9. Independent Reading Novel Brochure due March 3
10. Book Talk for Final on March 4/5
2. Read summary of Act III
3. Quiz on Act III
4. Study Guide due on Act III
5. Memorize next 4 ½ lines
6. Homework: Discussion on Act III
7. Next week: Act IV and Act V
8. Final Test on Hamlet on Monday, March 2nd
9. Independent Reading Novel Brochure due March 3
10. Book Talk for Final on March 4/5
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Finish Act III
1. Green Eggs and Hamlet
2. Finish Act III
· Famous Quotes
· Study Guide
· Video
3. Memorize 4 ½ more lines for Friday
4. Quiz Act III on Friday plus worksheet
2. Finish Act III
· Famous Quotes
· Study Guide
· Video
3. Memorize 4 ½ more lines for Friday
4. Quiz Act III on Friday plus worksheet
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Last day to turn in Analysis Paper on time
1. Welcome Back! I hope you are all rested.
2. Last day in the computer room and last day to turn in your required analysis paper
3. Memorize 4 ½ lines of to be
4. Tomorrow return to Act III of Hamlet
2. Last day in the computer room and last day to turn in your required analysis paper
3. Memorize 4 ½ lines of to be
4. Tomorrow return to Act III of Hamlet
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Literary Analysis Paper Due
1. Computer room to finish paper – staple rubric on top
2. Remember to:
· elaborate on details
· use nouns instead of pronouns
· Hamlet –underline the title of the play
· Use parenthetical documentation ( ).
3. Memorize 4 ½ lines of “to be”
2. Remember to:
· elaborate on details
· use nouns instead of pronouns
· Hamlet –underline the title of the play
· Use parenthetical documentation ( ).
3. Memorize 4 ½ lines of “to be”
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Rough Draft Due
1. Outline was due yesterday for points – I will give you suggestions
2. Note: Don’t forget about the two soliloquys for examples.
“Oh that this too too sullied flesh would melt.” ( he didn’t want to be in his body anymore)
“To be or not to be – that is the question.” (he debated about continuing to live)
3. Rough draft due at the end of the hour (I will give you feedback) for points
4. Thursday: Final Paper Due (Staple rubric to the top)
5. The paper is still accepted on Tuesday
6. Memorize 4 lines by tomorrow
2. Note: Don’t forget about the two soliloquys for examples.
“Oh that this too too sullied flesh would melt.” ( he didn’t want to be in his body anymore)
“To be or not to be – that is the question.” (he debated about continuing to live)
3. Rough draft due at the end of the hour (I will give you feedback) for points
4. Thursday: Final Paper Due (Staple rubric to the top)
5. The paper is still accepted on Tuesday
6. Memorize 4 lines by tomorrow
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Outline Due
1. Outline due today
2. Start rough draft
3. Review Rubric (100 points) - Attach to final typed paper
4. Review Claim, Evidence, Warrant
5. Memorize 4 lines of "to be" by Thursday
2. Start rough draft
3. Review Rubric (100 points) - Attach to final typed paper
4. Review Claim, Evidence, Warrant
5. Memorize 4 lines of "to be" by Thursday
Monday, February 9, 2009
Explication of "to be or not to be" due today
1. Explication due today by end of hour
2. Outline due Tuesday.
3. Memorize in 4 lines (First four lines memorized by Thursday)
4. Literary Analysis paper due typed (I will extend the deadline to Tuesday, the 17th)
2. Outline due Tuesday.
3. Memorize in 4 lines (First four lines memorized by Thursday)
4. Literary Analysis paper due typed (I will extend the deadline to Tuesday, the 17th)
Friday, February 6, 2009
To Be or Not to Be
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Quiz Act II
1. Read review for Act II
2. Review Act I Quiz
3. Take quiz on Act II
4. Due in basket by end of hour today:
· Study Guide Act II
· Group Discussion Act II
2. Review Act I Quiz
3. Take quiz on Act II
4. Due in basket by end of hour today:
· Study Guide Act II
· Group Discussion Act II
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Finish Act II
1. Finish Act II
2. Video up until the theatre group
3. Study questions
4. Famous quotes
5. Quiz on Act II tomorrow
6. Study questions due tomorrow
2. Video up until the theatre group
3. Study questions
4. Famous quotes
5. Quiz on Act II tomorrow
6. Study questions due tomorrow
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Act II
1. Read Act II
2. Study Guide completion
3. More famous quotes today
4. List of 20 male/female positive traits
Male /Female
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
5. p. 99 “What a piece of work is man!”
Write a paragraph after the twenty traits what you think of the best parts of a human being.
2. Study Guide completion
3. More famous quotes today
4. List of 20 male/female positive traits
Male /Female
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
5. p. 99 “What a piece of work is man!”
Write a paragraph after the twenty traits what you think of the best parts of a human being.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Act II, Scenes 1 and 2
1. Journal on spying
· To what extent do parents have the right to “spy” or check up on their children? What circumstance might allow or prevent this?
· Both Laertes and Hamlet are going to be spied on in Act II. Predict how they will feel and respond.
2. Act II, Scene 1 and 2
3. Study Guide
4. Famous Quotes Today
5. Movie
· To what extent do parents have the right to “spy” or check up on their children? What circumstance might allow or prevent this?
· Both Laertes and Hamlet are going to be spied on in Act II. Predict how they will feel and respond.
2. Act II, Scene 1 and 2
3. Study Guide
4. Famous Quotes Today
5. Movie
Friday, January 30, 2009
Act I Quiz
1. Quiz Act I (prepare by reading the summary)
2. Study Guide Act I Due
3. Memorize 6 lines and present to teacher
4. Make sure two journals are turned in (ghost and advice from parents)
5. Read Act II, Scene 1 individually and answer questions
2. Study Guide Act I Due
3. Memorize 6 lines and present to teacher
4. Make sure two journals are turned in (ghost and advice from parents)
5. Read Act II, Scene 1 individually and answer questions
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Finish Act I of Hamlet
1. Survey results
2. List 10 pieces of advice your parents give you
3. Finish Act I reading
4. Journal on Hamlet seeing the ghost
5. Quiz Act I
6. Study Guide Act I Due
2. List 10 pieces of advice your parents give you
3. Finish Act I reading
4. Journal on Hamlet seeing the ghost
5. Quiz Act I
6. Study Guide Act I Due
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
One Act Play in Auditorium
1. Sit in assigned area for “Antigone” – the one act play in the auditorium
2. Memorize 6 lines of Act I by FridayFinish Act I tomorrow and take quiz
2. Memorize 6 lines of Act I by FridayFinish Act I tomorrow and take quiz
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Hamlet Act I, Scene 2 and 3
1. Finish Act I, Scene 2 and 3
2. Journal on Hamlet meeting the ghost
3. Answer study guide questions
4. continue the double entry journal
5. One Act Play in the auditorium tomorrow
2. Journal on Hamlet meeting the ghost
3. Answer study guide questions
4. continue the double entry journal
5. One Act Play in the auditorium tomorrow
Monday, January 26, 2009
Act I, Scene 2 and 3/Journal
1. Finish acting – vote for best performance
2. Read Act I, Scene 2 and 3
3. Journal on Horatio bringing Hamlet to meet the ghost
4. Start double entry journal
2. Read Act I, Scene 2 and 3
3. Journal on Horatio bringing Hamlet to meet the ghost
4. Start double entry journal
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hamlet
1. Journal on Grieving
Stages of Grief according to Kubler-Ross
· Denial
· Depression
· Bargaining
· Anger
· Acceptance
2. Video of Act I, Scene 1
3. Skits on the first 11 lines
Stages of Grief according to Kubler-Ross
· Denial
· Depression
· Bargaining
· Anger
· Acceptance
2. Video of Act I, Scene 1
3. Skits on the first 11 lines
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Act I Scene 1 of Hamlet

1. Journal on Ghosts – put in bin
2. Background information on Hamlet – take notes
3. Family Tree – draw and put in bin after journal
4. Parent Conferences today 3:00-8:00
1. Write down your name on the top center of the paper
2. Write down your mother’s name on the right about an inch down from the top
3. Write down your father’s name on the left across from your mother
4. In the middle of the page write down
· Your favorite uncle
· Your dad’s best friend
· A friendly neighbor
· A male friend of the family
· Your male godfather
5. Draw a line from the male to your mother
6. Journal about how you would feel with those two together (you knew they were in bed together)
2. Background information on Hamlet – take notes
3. Family Tree – draw and put in bin after journal
4. Parent Conferences today 3:00-8:00
1. Write down your name on the top center of the paper
2. Write down your mother’s name on the right about an inch down from the top
3. Write down your father’s name on the left across from your mother
4. In the middle of the page write down
· Your favorite uncle
· Your dad’s best friend
· A friendly neighbor
· A male friend of the family
· Your male godfather
5. Draw a line from the male to your mother
6. Journal about how you would feel with those two together (you knew they were in bed together)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Start Hamlet
Friday, January 16, 2009
Quiz on Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday, January 20th - Inauguration Day
1. Finish movie on Much Ado About Nothing
2. Study by reading summary of each act
3. Quiz on Much Ado About Nothing - 25 points
4. Character Poster Due - 25 points
1. Finish movie on Much Ado About Nothing
2. Study by reading summary of each act
3. Quiz on Much Ado About Nothing - 25 points
4. Character Poster Due - 25 points
Much Ado About Nothing
1. Finish video of Much Ado About Nothing
2. Character assignment – Due Tues
· Sign out book
· Take home paper
· Pick up handouts
3. Quiz - Tuesday
Seven students were in attendance yesterday. They worked on the character assignment.
2. Character assignment – Due Tues
· Sign out book
· Take home paper
· Pick up handouts
3. Quiz - Tuesday
Seven students were in attendance yesterday. They worked on the character assignment.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
character assignment due Friday
1. What does this character value?
2. What kind of person is this character? (What kinds of describing words would you use?)
3. Who is another person (real or fictional) like this character? In what ways are these 2 alike??
Find 5 quotes spoken by or about this person to support your group’s opinions. (For each quote, write who spoke quote and the page
2. What kind of person is this character? (What kinds of describing words would you use?)
3. Who is another person (real or fictional) like this character? In what ways are these 2 alike??
Find 5 quotes spoken by or about this person to support your group’s opinions. (For each quote, write who spoke quote and the page
Friday, January 9, 2009
Much Ado About Nothing
Monday, January12-Friday, January 16th Ms. Sasse has jury duty. Mr. Warren Bolin is the sub.1. Background information on Much Ado About Nothing.
2. Journal on Memorable Lines - due Monday
3. Character Assignment - Due Friday
4. Watch the movie on Much Ado About Nothing
5. Quiz on Much Ado About Nothing - Due Friday
6. Scorecard due on Much Ado About Nothing.- Due Thursday
DEAR Day
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Sonnet Due
1. Sonnet due at the end of the hour
2. DEAR day tomorrow – bring a minimum of 250 page book to read
2. DEAR day tomorrow – bring a minimum of 250 page book to read
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Write a sonnet
1. Three groups to finish sonnet presentations
2. Write a sonnet individually or in your group
3. Sample student sonnets in Calliope
4. Find a book for DEAR day this Friday
2. Write a sonnet individually or in your group
3. Sample student sonnets in Calliope
4. Find a book for DEAR day this Friday
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Sonnet Presentation - 20 points
1. Sonnet Explication graded
Missing: Aaron A., Ryan C, Ally G, Minda, Mike Z
2. Oral Presentation Today – 20 points in Project/Performance Bin worth 25% of grade
· Staple all rubrics together
· Memorize lines – no notes
· Explanation of quatrains/couplet – connect to metaphor (you can use notes)
Missing: Aaron A., Ryan C, Ally G, Minda, Mike Z
2. Oral Presentation Today – 20 points in Project/Performance Bin worth 25% of grade
· Staple all rubrics together
· Memorize lines – no notes
· Explanation of quatrains/couplet – connect to metaphor (you can use notes)
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sonnet

1. Explication Due typed for 20 points
· Vocabulary/literary device
· Each line in own words
· Identify the 14 lines of sonnet
· Identify 10 syllables of stressed/unstressed
· Identify rhyme scheme
· Identify three quatrains and couplet
· Identify the meaning of each quatrain
· Identify all sources; if plagiarized then a zero
2. Oral Presentation – tomorrow for 20 points
· Memorize and perform quatrain (then explain the meaning)
(first quatrain – main theme/metaphor; second quatrain – metaphor extended; third quatrain – twist or conflict with but; couplet – summarizes and a new image, resolution or wrap-upAll members memorize and perform the couplet (then explain
· Vocabulary/literary device
· Each line in own words
· Identify the 14 lines of sonnet
· Identify 10 syllables of stressed/unstressed
· Identify rhyme scheme
· Identify three quatrains and couplet
· Identify the meaning of each quatrain
· Identify all sources; if plagiarized then a zero
2. Oral Presentation – tomorrow for 20 points
· Memorize and perform quatrain (then explain the meaning)
(first quatrain – main theme/metaphor; second quatrain – metaphor extended; third quatrain – twist or conflict with but; couplet – summarizes and a new image, resolution or wrap-upAll members memorize and perform the couplet (then explain
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