THE PIGMAN
J1: Describe your best friend and explain why you value his friendship.
HW1: What is the "Oath" and why do they agree to it?
J2: Free Writing
HW2: Free Writing
J3: What are your impressions of John and Lorraine
HW3: Would you ever befriend an old person?
J4: Describe the prank J and L play on Mr. Pignati.
HW4: Why is Lorraine horrified by the prank?
J5: How would you respond if you had no phone privileges?
HW5: Is Mr. Pignati a believable character?
J6: Describe John's relationship with his parents.
HW6: How do you express individuality?
J7: Describe Lorraine's mother (looks and behavior).
HW7: How are J&L's lives like a zoo?
J8: Free Write
HW8: Free Write
J9: Have you ever hurt a friend?
HW9: Do apologies help?
J10: What is the most meaningful thing you own?
HW10: What would you like to own?
J11: Should the truth always be told?
HW11: What does the confession do to their friendship?
J12: How is John changing?
HW12: How is Lorraine changing?
J13: How are a house and home different?
HW13: What does "magic" mean to John and Lorraine?
J14: Why is John so concerned about his appearance?
HW14: How are J and L helpful to the Pigman?
J15: How will I improve my grades?
HW15: Best excuses ever!
J16: What was the wildest party you've heard about?
HW16: Who is most to blame for the party?
J17: What did John learn from this experience?
HW17: What did Lorraine learn from this experience?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
WHADDAYATHINK?
J25: What is friendship?
HW25: How do you feel about our criminal justice system?
J26: How does the filmmaker heighten the tension?
HW26: Are you enjoying the film so far?
J27: What is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW27: Describe Andy's world.
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Fact or Opinion: Red is a good guy.
HW29: Fact or Opinion: Prisons are effective.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: What is a true friend?
HW32: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J33: Do the means justify the ends?
HW33: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
HW25: How do you feel about our criminal justice system?
J26: How does the filmmaker heighten the tension?
HW26: Are you enjoying the film so far?
J27: What is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW27: Describe Andy's world.
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Fact or Opinion: Red is a good guy.
HW29: Fact or Opinion: Prisons are effective.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: What is a true friend?
HW32: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J33: Do the means justify the ends?
HW33: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
PERIOD 5
second speak quiz
WINTER BREAK, pages 70-72
Read this section. Melinda describes her family. In a writing of at least 70 words, describe the Sordino family in terms of:
a. closeness to each other
b. ability to communicate with each other
HARD LABOR, pages 73 and 74
Read this section. In a writing of at least 25 words, describe how Melinda's parents keep her busy during winter break.
FOUL, pages 74-76
Read this section. Melinda displays amazing athletic ability and at the same time she says some critical things about the school system. In a writing of at least 50 words, explain Melinda's criticism of the school system and what they want of her.
WINTER BREAK, pages 70-72
Read this section. Melinda describes her family. In a writing of at least 70 words, describe the Sordino family in terms of:
a. closeness to each other
b. ability to communicate with each other
HARD LABOR, pages 73 and 74
Read this section. In a writing of at least 25 words, describe how Melinda's parents keep her busy during winter break.
FOUL, pages 74-76
Read this section. Melinda displays amazing athletic ability and at the same time she says some critical things about the school system. In a writing of at least 50 words, explain Melinda's criticism of the school system and what they want of her.
PERIOD 5
first speak quiz
WISHBONE
1. Why is Mr. Freeman excited when Melinda brings the turkey bones to class?
2. Why is Mr. Freeman angry at the school board?
3. What does Melinda do to the sculpture that represents her present problem?
PEELED AND CORED
4. How does Ms. Keen control her class?
5. What memory does Melinda have?
6. Why does Melinda's extra credit cause David's eyes to roll?
FIRST AMENDMENT, SECOND VERSE
7. Why is David recording class?
8. mWhy are David's parents suing the school mdistrict?
WOMBATS RULE
9. Why does Heather NOT sit with the Marthas?
10. Comment on this quote: "Instead of multicultural we have no-cultural."
WISHBONE
1. Why is Mr. Freeman excited when Melinda brings the turkey bones to class?
2. Why is Mr. Freeman angry at the school board?
3. What does Melinda do to the sculpture that represents her present problem?
PEELED AND CORED
4. How does Ms. Keen control her class?
5. What memory does Melinda have?
6. Why does Melinda's extra credit cause David's eyes to roll?
FIRST AMENDMENT, SECOND VERSE
7. Why is David recording class?
8. mWhy are David's parents suing the school mdistrict?
WOMBATS RULE
9. Why does Heather NOT sit with the Marthas?
10. Comment on this quote: "Instead of multicultural we have no-cultural."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
PERIOD 5:
speak: the project
Melinda Sordino chose a tree. She is destined to express her emotions through the tree. Each student must pick a slip of paper from the box as I circulate the room. This object or idea will become your personal responsibility. For your object or idea you must:
1. define it (50 words)
2. write five diary entries describing a day in the life of that object or idea. Each entry must be at least 40 words long
3. write a radio commercial to sell your object or idea. The commercial must last at least 20 seconds
4. EXTRA CREDIT: A PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART THAT BRINGS YOUR OBJECT OR IDEA TO LIFE
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 13
Melinda Sordino chose a tree. She is destined to express her emotions through the tree. Each student must pick a slip of paper from the box as I circulate the room. This object or idea will become your personal responsibility. For your object or idea you must:
1. define it (50 words)
2. write five diary entries describing a day in the life of that object or idea. Each entry must be at least 40 words long
3. write a radio commercial to sell your object or idea. The commercial must last at least 20 seconds
4. EXTRA CREDIT: A PIECE OF ORIGINAL ART THAT BRINGS YOUR OBJECT OR IDEA TO LIFE
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 13
Friday, June 5, 2009
Final Exam: The Movies
1. The Sixth Sense
2. Dark Knight
3. Leap of Faith
4. Tropic Thunder
5. Men of Respect
6. Network
7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
8. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
9. V for Vendetta
YOU MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO OPTIONS.
OPTION A IS MANDATORY AND WILL BE DONE IN CLASS. OPTIONS B AND C MAY BE DONE AT HOME.
OPTION A: The Critical Lens Essay
You may use your Movie Guides
Choose any TWO movies from the list above.
In an essay of at least 350 words, you must respond to the following Critical Lens statement:
“A good movie, like good literature, is not merely a vehicle for entertainment; it is itself a work of literature.”
1. Interpret the statement
2. Agree or Disagree
3. Defend your opinion using two movies
4. You MUST discuss at least THREE of the following:
a. character development
b. themes
c. quotations
d. camera angles OR juxtaposition of scenes
e. setting
f. motifs
g. music
OPTION B: General Discussion
Choose your favorite movie and discuss it using a through g above as reference points. Use at least three of the elements above in your discussion. This discussion must be in essay form and at least 150 words long.
OPTION C: Create Your Own Movie
In a well developed paragraph of at least 150 words, outline the movie YOU would make. Assume a Hollywood budget and access to all things Hollywood. Who would be your stars, what would be the setting, themes, etc...In short, what would a - g above look like in YOUR film. Have fun. Make me laugh!
2. Dark Knight
3. Leap of Faith
4. Tropic Thunder
5. Men of Respect
6. Network
7. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
8. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
9. V for Vendetta
YOU MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO OPTIONS.
OPTION A IS MANDATORY AND WILL BE DONE IN CLASS. OPTIONS B AND C MAY BE DONE AT HOME.
OPTION A: The Critical Lens Essay
You may use your Movie Guides
Choose any TWO movies from the list above.
In an essay of at least 350 words, you must respond to the following Critical Lens statement:
“A good movie, like good literature, is not merely a vehicle for entertainment; it is itself a work of literature.”
1. Interpret the statement
2. Agree or Disagree
3. Defend your opinion using two movies
4. You MUST discuss at least THREE of the following:
a. character development
b. themes
c. quotations
d. camera angles OR juxtaposition of scenes
e. setting
f. motifs
g. music
OPTION B: General Discussion
Choose your favorite movie and discuss it using a through g above as reference points. Use at least three of the elements above in your discussion. This discussion must be in essay form and at least 150 words long.
OPTION C: Create Your Own Movie
In a well developed paragraph of at least 150 words, outline the movie YOU would make. Assume a Hollywood budget and access to all things Hollywood. Who would be your stars, what would be the setting, themes, etc...In short, what would a - g above look like in YOUR film. Have fun. Make me laugh!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Period 4
J1: Do you like movies?
HW1: Is our criminal justice system fair?
J2: What does Andy do to suvive jail?
HW2: How are the prisoners made out to be heroes?
J3: Is Shawshank a believable story? Explain.
HW3: What elements are introduced earlier that play a part later?
J4: Describe Andy Dufresne's strong points.
HW4: Why does the ending satisfy us?
J5: Who is more important: the individual or the government?
HW5: How much control is too much?
J6: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW6: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J7: When can someone else be responsible for your crimes?
HW7: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife?
J8: Free Writing
HW8: Free Writing
J9: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW9: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J10: Who are the good guys?
HW10: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW12: Do you believe in visions?
J13: Would you rather hear the truth or be happily ignorant?
HW13: What did you think of "Men of Respect"?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Do you like mysteries?
HW21: What are some of the clues you noticed today?
J22: Do you believe in ghosts?
HW22: What's wrong with Cole Sear (the boy)?
J23: Why does Dr. Crowe want to help Cole?
HW23: What does the following phrase mean:There are none soblind as those who WILL NOT see?
J24: Why did you enjoy this movie?
HW24: At which point did you figure it out?
J25: What is the function of government?
HW25: Can one person make a difference?
J26: What is the purpose of the mask?
HW26: What other symbols did you notice?
J27: Do you follow politics?
HW27: Describe the world of V.
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Fact or Opinion: It is worth giving up freedom to have security.
HW29: Fact or Opinion: V is a good guy
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
HW1: Is our criminal justice system fair?
J2: What does Andy do to suvive jail?
HW2: How are the prisoners made out to be heroes?
J3: Is Shawshank a believable story? Explain.
HW3: What elements are introduced earlier that play a part later?
J4: Describe Andy Dufresne's strong points.
HW4: Why does the ending satisfy us?
J5: Who is more important: the individual or the government?
HW5: How much control is too much?
J6: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW6: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J7: When can someone else be responsible for your crimes?
HW7: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife?
J8: Free Writing
HW8: Free Writing
J9: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW9: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J10: Who are the good guys?
HW10: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW12: Do you believe in visions?
J13: Would you rather hear the truth or be happily ignorant?
HW13: What did you think of "Men of Respect"?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Do you like mysteries?
HW21: What are some of the clues you noticed today?
J22: Do you believe in ghosts?
HW22: What's wrong with Cole Sear (the boy)?
J23: Why does Dr. Crowe want to help Cole?
HW23: What does the following phrase mean:There are none soblind as those who WILL NOT see?
J24: Why did you enjoy this movie?
HW24: At which point did you figure it out?
J25: What is the function of government?
HW25: Can one person make a difference?
J26: What is the purpose of the mask?
HW26: What other symbols did you notice?
J27: Do you follow politics?
HW27: Describe the world of V.
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Fact or Opinion: It is worth giving up freedom to have security.
HW29: Fact or Opinion: V is a good guy
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
MOVIE CLASS
J1: Why do you like the movies?
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
Period 8
J1: Why do you like the movies?
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies and compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies and compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist?
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
Period 3
J1: Why do you like the movies?
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
HW1: Discuss the ways in which "Network" is critical of TV.
J2: What makes you laugh?
HW2: What are your favorite comedies?
J3: Why does violence fascinate us?
HW3: How does the filmmaker heighten the violence?
J4: If you send someone to do your dirty work, who’s responsible?
HW4: Who is a more powerful character: Mike or his wife (Ruth)?
J5: Why is Mike losing his grip?
HW5: What is the difference between a leader and a tyrant?
J6: Who are the good guys?
HW6: Describe the strange behavior of Mike and his wife.
J7: Should ambition be checked by morality?
HW7: Free Writing
J8: Do you believe in visions?
HW8: Is Mike insane or just feeling guilty?
J9: Can the truth hurt as well as help?
HW9: Discuss: Mike is more to blame than Ruth.
J10: Do you believe in charms and amulets?
HW10: How do the predictions come true?
J11: It’s Free Writing Friday
HW11: It’s Free Writing Friday
J12: Why do we like to challenge authority?
HW12: Describe several ways YOU challenge authority.
J13: Describe a time you felt out of place.
HW13: What is a snob?
J14: Define: Insanity
HW14: How should society measure “normalcy”?
J15: Why is McMurphy the hero of Cuckoo’s Nest?
HW15: Describe Nurse Ratched.
J16: What is “fairness”?
HW16: What does the glass cage symbolize for the patients; for Nurse Ratched?
J17: How does the Chief achieve “invisibility”?
HW17: What is the relationship between McMurphy and Billy; McMurphy and Chief Bromden
J18: What is true strength?
HW18: Which part of the movie was your favorite?
J19: Why do we dislike Nurse Ratched?
HW19: Who wins at the end?
J20: Free Writing
HW20: Free Writing
J21: Why do we listen to critics?
HW21: How do critics form their opinions?
J22: Why are movies so popular?
HW22: Would you ever want to appear in a movie?
J23: Who is your favorite movie hero?
HW23: Does movie violence lead to real-life violence?
J24: Which do you prefer: book or movie?
HW24: Has a movie ever had a positive effect on you?
J25: Which is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW25: Which movie had the most surprising ending?
J26: What are some of the great symbols you know?
HW26: Explain the symbolism of the dominoes.
J27: What is a hero?
HW27: Who are your heroes?
J28: Free Writing
HW28: Free Writing
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J29: Do you prefer a movie that features immediate action or a movie that builds slowly?
HW29: Pick any two movies band compare them.
J30: Fact or Opinion: Movies are a waste of precious time
HW30: Fact or Opinion: Movie stars are overpaid
J31: What is “honor”?
HW31: Describe the most honorable person you know.
J32: Is technology hurting us?
HW32: Should doctors be more compassionate than others?
J33: What does “vigilante” connote?
HW33: Are issues ever really clear-cut?
J34: Free Writing
HW34: Free Writing
J35: Suggest one improvement our school can make.
HW35: Leave a message.
J36: Have you changed from the start of the term?
HW36: What are your favorite expressions?
J37: Free Writing
HW37: Free Writing
J38: Make up your own holiday
HW38: Why are we scared by ghosts?
J39: How much money would satisfy you?
HW39: Would you rather have love or money?
J40: Say something nice about someone
HW40: Can you tell when someone is lying?
J41: What would you like to experience that you’ve never experienced before?
HW41: What would you do with the power to read minds?
J42: Free Writing
HW42: Free Writing
J43: What would you do if you found a valuable object?
HW43: Would you rather be brilliant or beautiful?
J44: Explain this: “This sentence is false.”
HW44: Write three of your favorite punchlines
J45: Write a note to your future self
HW45: Are you in favor of the death penalty?
J46: Why do con-men still exist
HW46: What changes people?
J47: Free Writing
HW47: Free Writing
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Dark Knight: Cheat Sheet
THEMES:
1. The Irony of the Joker: Planned Chaos
a. robbing the Mob bank
b. death threats
c. ferry boats
d. gives Batman wrong addresses for Rachel and Harvey
2a. The Power of Life and Death: Joker
a. kills innocent people
i. Rachel Dawes
ii. Ferry Boats
iii. Hospital blown up
2b. The Power of Life and Death: Batman
a. saves innocent people
b. jumps out window to save Rachel
c. doesn’t kill Joker (twice)
3a. Does Good Always Defeat Evil: No
a. Joker succeeds in planned chaos
b. Causes change in Harvey Dent
c. Batman forced to use excessive force
3b. Does Good Always Defeat Evil: Yes
a. Ferry Boats are NOT blown up
b. Batman does NOT kill
c. Mob and Joker are defeated
CHARACTER ISSUES
4. The Batman is a Flawed Character
a. willing to break laws (listening in on cell phones)
b. seriously injures Maroni (throws him off fire escape)
c. not accepted as a hero by Gotham
d. Hey, why do you think they call him The Dark Knight?
5. Batman and Joker are Two Sides of the Same Coin
a. they both wear "masks"
b. each uses violence to achieve a goal
c. both are outsiders to society
d. JOKER to BATMAN: "You complete me."
6. Harvey Dent: Thin Line Between Good and Evil
a. DA who becomes a killer
b. Two-Headed coin becomes burnt on one side as a symbol of his new
evil persona
c. His face becomes a mask: he has a dual personality
7. Alfred is the Conscience of the Batman
a. tells Batman that he shares blame in Joker's rise to power
b. knows truths about Batman that no one else does (Rachel Dawes)
c. Teaches lesson: "burn down the forest"
1. The Irony of the Joker: Planned Chaos
a. robbing the Mob bank
b. death threats
c. ferry boats
d. gives Batman wrong addresses for Rachel and Harvey
2a. The Power of Life and Death: Joker
a. kills innocent people
i. Rachel Dawes
ii. Ferry Boats
iii. Hospital blown up
2b. The Power of Life and Death: Batman
a. saves innocent people
b. jumps out window to save Rachel
c. doesn’t kill Joker (twice)
3a. Does Good Always Defeat Evil: No
a. Joker succeeds in planned chaos
b. Causes change in Harvey Dent
c. Batman forced to use excessive force
3b. Does Good Always Defeat Evil: Yes
a. Ferry Boats are NOT blown up
b. Batman does NOT kill
c. Mob and Joker are defeated
CHARACTER ISSUES
4. The Batman is a Flawed Character
a. willing to break laws (listening in on cell phones)
b. seriously injures Maroni (throws him off fire escape)
c. not accepted as a hero by Gotham
d. Hey, why do you think they call him The Dark Knight?
5. Batman and Joker are Two Sides of the Same Coin
a. they both wear "masks"
b. each uses violence to achieve a goal
c. both are outsiders to society
d. JOKER to BATMAN: "You complete me."
6. Harvey Dent: Thin Line Between Good and Evil
a. DA who becomes a killer
b. Two-Headed coin becomes burnt on one side as a symbol of his new
evil persona
c. His face becomes a mask: he has a dual personality
7. Alfred is the Conscience of the Batman
a. tells Batman that he shares blame in Joker's rise to power
b. knows truths about Batman that no one else does (Rachel Dawes)
c. Teaches lesson: "burn down the forest"
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Dark Knight: Exam Directions, Rubric and Topics
DIRECTIONS: Choose seven (7) of the following nine (9) topics. For each topic you must write at least 75 words. There is no limit.
RUBRICS: The best exams will feature the following:
RUBRICS: The best exams will feature the following:
- MEANING: Your analysis of the topic reveals an in-depth and insightful connection.
- DEVELOPMENT: At least three pieces of evidence to support your position. Evidence is defined as info from the movie
- ORGANIZATION: This means that you maintain your focus throughout your response and that your structure is logical and coherent
- LANGUAGE: This means that your writing isn't tedious and stilted, but flowing and sophisticated and on the level of a high school student. Your writing must establish a voice and awareness of audience and a sense of purpose.
- CONVENTIONS: This means your writing is error-free in terms of grammar and spelling.
- Grammatically correct: No errrors at all!
TOPICS: Topics 1 - 4 are related to themes. Topics 5 - 9 are related to characters.
- The irony and paradox of the Joker: planned chaos.
- The ends justify the means.
- Contrast how the Batman and the Joker use the power of life and death over others.
- Good always defeat Evil.
- The Batman is a flawed character.
- The Batman and the Joker are two sides of the same coin.
- Harvey Dent shows that there is a thin line between Good and Evil.
- "Two-Face " shows that life is truly unpredictable.
- Alfred is the conscience of the Batman.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Movie Project
OPTION ONE
1. Pick a movie, any movie. I respectfully insist that your movie not
go beyond PG-13. The movie you choose should be one that you
consider really good OR really awful.
2. Pick a scene from the movie that lasts about five to seven minutes
3. Introduce the film: this must be presented in written AND oral forms (see other side)
· title
· main characters
· actors who play the main characters
· setting
· themes
· motifs
· symbols
· music
· camera angles
· quotes
4. Present the scene to the class and explain why this movie is really
good OR really awful
5. Accept the praise or criticism of your classmates
OPTION TWO
1. Create a film of your own. If you already have one, lucky you!
2. Pick a scene from the movie that lasts about five to seven minutes
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS 3, 4, 5 ABOVE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. You MAY use a partner. Please: three’s a crowd.
1. Pick a movie, any movie. I respectfully insist that your movie not
go beyond PG-13. The movie you choose should be one that you
consider really good OR really awful.
2. Pick a scene from the movie that lasts about five to seven minutes
3. Introduce the film: this must be presented in written AND oral forms (see other side)
· title
· main characters
· actors who play the main characters
· setting
· themes
· motifs
· symbols
· music
· camera angles
· quotes
4. Present the scene to the class and explain why this movie is really
good OR really awful
5. Accept the praise or criticism of your classmates
OPTION TWO
1. Create a film of your own. If you already have one, lucky you!
2. Pick a scene from the movie that lasts about five to seven minutes
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS 3, 4, 5 ABOVE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. You MAY use a partner. Please: three’s a crowd.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
HOLDEN AND THE PSYCHIATRIST: A Dialogue
Now that Holden has ended his narrative, it is time for us to play psychiatrist. Imagine you are a psychiatrist treating Holden. Have a dialogue with him during which you must discuss the following 9 topics:
1. loneliness
2. depression
3. the painfulness of growing up
4. symbols and their meanings
5. the hotel room incident
6. Jane Gallagher
7. Allie
8. Phoebe
9. sexuality
1. loneliness
2. depression
3. the painfulness of growing up
4. symbols and their meanings
5. the hotel room incident
6. Jane Gallagher
7. Allie
8. Phoebe
9. sexuality
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