In class we went over grammar and started "Romeo and Juliet".'
During grammar we used the sentence "since when did we support that ridiculous charity" instead of "for whom did you write that awful poem".
In the play we got to the middle of act 1 scene 4.
Homework: CSAP Safari, grammar and quiz, writing conferences
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Scribe period 5 2/27/2013
Hey
everybody! As you know, today is a PLC day so we have a shortened
period. Luckily that didn't affect our learning :). In class today we
started off with an emotional talk about the way we as a class acted
while the substitute was here. We highlighted our immature actions and
the fact that we need to change our behavior. After that, we jumped into
grammar.
Sentence 1- Has one independent clause and is a simple sentence. As a class we learned because of the two verbs in the sentence it is a “rocket ship”
Sentence 2-Has one independent clause and is a simple sentence. We also learned that the HV and the AV share a spot on the diagram line.
After grammar, we discussed our plan on how to read “Romeo and Juliet”.
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After the rhyme scheme we delved into the prologue at a very deep level. We discussed how Shakespeare set up the prologue to give us a more intense atmosphere. Also we unearthed the deeper message of Shakespeare, to watch, listen, and to learn. We had a very productive day.
Sentence 1- Has one independent clause and is a simple sentence. As a class we learned because of the two verbs in the sentence it is a “rocket ship”
Sentence 2-Has one independent clause and is a simple sentence. We also learned that the HV and the AV share a spot on the diagram line.
After grammar, we discussed our plan on how to read “Romeo and Juliet”.
- When you come into class you also need to grab a novel along with your computer
- We are acting out the play in front of the class (Don’t act too excited)
- If you need help, use “No Fear Shakespeare” as a resource(Sparknotes)
- If you have you own your own copy then you are encouraged to bring it
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After the rhyme scheme we delved into the prologue at a very deep level. We discussed how Shakespeare set up the prologue to give us a more intense atmosphere. Also we unearthed the deeper message of Shakespeare, to watch, listen, and to learn. We had a very productive day.
2/27/13 Scribe for Period 3
Mrs. Smith returned today. She explained that she had been absent because of sickness in her family and congratulated us on the success of our poetry gala. We then did the grammar exercises.
Grammar:
prep. n/op h.v. prn. av adj. adj. n.
(since when) did we support that ridiculous charity IC/SS
prep phrase S V DO
After grammar, Mrs. Smith explained the next literature piece we will be Romeo and Juliet. All of the reading will be done in class. Mrs. Smith told the class the essential background of Shakespear’s writing. Books will be handed out in class, and a version of the play can be found online called “No Fear Shakespear” which accompanies the traditional text with a modern translation.
Shakespear Reading:
The reading included the prologue and an analysis of it. The play is set in Verona, Italy where two wealthy, prestigious families who have hated each other since ancient times take up a new set of feuds. Each of the families have children who are chosen by fate to fall in love. The play, explains the prologue, is about the lives and deaths of these children by suicide and its effect on the families.
Grammar:
prep. n/op h.v. prn. av adj. adj. n.
(since when) did we support that ridiculous charity IC/SS
prep phrase S V DO
After grammar, Mrs. Smith explained the next literature piece we will be Romeo and Juliet. All of the reading will be done in class. Mrs. Smith told the class the essential background of Shakespear’s writing. Books will be handed out in class, and a version of the play can be found online called “No Fear Shakespear” which accompanies the traditional text with a modern translation.
Shakespear Reading:
The reading included the prologue and an analysis of it. The play is set in Verona, Italy where two wealthy, prestigious families who have hated each other since ancient times take up a new set of feuds. Each of the families have children who are chosen by fate to fall in love. The play, explains the prologue, is about the lives and deaths of these children by suicide and its effect on the families.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Scribe for Period 3 2/26/13
Today in English class we had a substitute teacher again. We started the class with grammar practice.
Grammar:
art. coordinating art.
Art. adj. n av prep. n/op conj. h.v. part. prep. n/op
The frightened cat ran (up a tree) but was rescued (by the fireman).
S V Prep. phrase prep. phrase
We then took a “Love Quiz” to prepare to read Romeo and Juliet. We had to write down whether we agreed or disagreed with a statement and explain why.
Questions:
1. Love means never having to say you are sorry.
2. Teenagers cannot experience “true” love.
3. No one is ever too young to fall in love.
4. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
5. Love at first sight is possible.
6. Love is blind.
7. Love never changes.
8. Physical attraction must precede true love.
9. If you’re really in love, physical appearance doesn’t matter.
10. You can’t expect a person to change his or her habits after marriage.
11. In love relationships, “opposites attract.”
12. If someone does not return your affection, the best thing to do is to keep trying to change his or her mind.
13. You have to work at love.
14. For the most part, being in love is a “pain in the neck.”
15. If you truly love someone, you will not be attracted to anyone else.
After completing and handing in the quiz, the class watched the introduction to Romeo and Juliet from several movies. The general setting for the play involves a feud between two families, the Capulets and the Montagues, in feudal Verona.
Homework:
the homework for today was to work on the CSAP packet and the writing conferences for the wikified research paper.
Grammar:
art. coordinating art.
Art. adj. n av prep. n/op conj. h.v. part. prep. n/op
The frightened cat ran (up a tree) but was rescued (by the fireman).
S V Prep. phrase prep. phrase
We then took a “Love Quiz” to prepare to read Romeo and Juliet. We had to write down whether we agreed or disagreed with a statement and explain why.
Questions:
1. Love means never having to say you are sorry.
2. Teenagers cannot experience “true” love.
3. No one is ever too young to fall in love.
4. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
5. Love at first sight is possible.
6. Love is blind.
7. Love never changes.
8. Physical attraction must precede true love.
9. If you’re really in love, physical appearance doesn’t matter.
10. You can’t expect a person to change his or her habits after marriage.
11. In love relationships, “opposites attract.”
12. If someone does not return your affection, the best thing to do is to keep trying to change his or her mind.
13. You have to work at love.
14. For the most part, being in love is a “pain in the neck.”
15. If you truly love someone, you will not be attracted to anyone else.
After completing and handing in the quiz, the class watched the introduction to Romeo and Juliet from several movies. The general setting for the play involves a feud between two families, the Capulets and the Montagues, in feudal Verona.
Homework:
the homework for today was to work on the CSAP packet and the writing conferences for the wikified research paper.
Scribe 02/25/13
Hello everybody!
On February 25, 2013 we had our Poetry Gala!
We all dressed up in fancy clothes and brought in food and decorations..Thank you to everyone who brought something in.
Mrs. Smith was not here so we had a sub.
Not much happened today..we skipped DOL to read our poetry aloud and that's all we did.
Have a great day!
On February 25, 2013 we had our Poetry Gala!
We all dressed up in fancy clothes and brought in food and decorations..Thank you to everyone who brought something in.
Mrs. Smith was not here so we had a sub.
Not much happened today..we skipped DOL to read our poetry aloud and that's all we did.
Have a great day!
Scribe 26/2/13 Per. 5
CSAP: Safari
DOL 15
Begin Romeo and Juliet - Love quiz
Check out books
Watch opening scenes
HW:CSAP, Writing conference, Bring letter writing materials
DOL 15
Begin Romeo and Juliet - Love quiz
Check out books
Watch opening scenes
HW:CSAP, Writing conference, Bring letter writing materials
Scribe Period 3 February 25, 2013
Today we started out class by skipping the grammar lesson and moving straight into reading our poetry. Many people brought refreshments, so thank you to them. We read poetry all class. Our homework for tonight is to do the CSAP packet and to make and attend writing conferences with Smith in the next few weeks. If you want to check out some of the poems that were shared click here. Have a great Monday!
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