Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES
To re-create scenes from Macbeth and present them to the class
To present to an audience
To critique scenes as a way of review

AGENDA
Students will take turns putting on mimes from scenes in Macbeth for the rest of the class.
This is a means of review for a final.

HOMEWORK
Book report due May 5th

Guest Speakers: Creative ways to make money on the side/The world of education

HOMEWORK
Book report due May 5th

OBJECTIVES
Analyze story theme
Justify position regarding Dickens’s ideas

BELLRINGER
Word game

AGENDA
Complete Hard Times story & discussion
Watch education video and discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

HOMEWORK
Book report due May 5th

OBJECTIVES
Analyze British literature through the ages, specifically the different genres and eras
Evaluate how history/politics impacted literature
Assess story theme and justify position

BELLRINGER
If you had to choose a personal assistant from among Socrates, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, or DaVinci, who would you choose and why? What projects would they complete for you?

AGENDA
Complete overview of British Literature & discussion:
http://prezi.com/3qay71_6pncm/timeline-of-british-literature/
Begin reading Dickens’s story, Hard Times

HOMEWORK
Book report due May 5th

BELLRINGER
Check grades. Write down:
1) Semester grade
2) Missing Assignments
3) Your plan to get them in

AGENDA
Classroom visitor: how to operate your own business

HOMEWORK
Book report due May 5th

OBJECTIVES
To determine 2 or more themes and analyze their development
To cite evidence to support analysis
To determine meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text
To write to examine and convey information, analyzing and evaluating the text
To participate effectively in collaborative discussions
To respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives
To analyze the background of Macbeth

BELLRINGER
Allusions

AGENDA
Introduction to Macbeth, the era, and Shakespeare
Reading Macbeth and analyzing development of themes and characters and setting, etc.

HOMEWORK
Prepare for AP test

Work day: work on reading logs and any missing assignments, specifically the practice AP multiple choice test.

OBJECTIVES
Analyze characters & cultural ideas
Assess themes
Define and comprehend Shakespearian style English
Establish storyline

BELLRINGER
Work on reading logs

AGENDA
Continue reading and analyzing Romeo and Juliet, discussing and clarifying
Answer questions and pinpoint literary devices

HOMEWORK
Reading Logs due Monday

Workday: work on any missing assignments

Class visitor: Medical/dental field