Tuesday, October 4, 2011

PERIOD 5

OF MICE AND MEN
J1: What is friendship?
HW1: How do you feel about our criminal justice system?

J2: What was your reaction to the death of Lennie?
HW2: Would you recommend Of Mice and Men to your friends?

SHAWSHANK
J3: How does the filmmaker heighten the tension?
HW3: Are you enjoying the film so far?
J4: What is more important: Character or Conflict?
HW4: Describe Andy's world.
J5: Free Writing
HW5: Free Writing
J6: Fact or Opinion: Red is a good guy.
HW6: Fact or Opinion: Prisons are effective.


SPEAK
J7: Describe your first day of high school.
HW7: Would you want to have a teacher like Mr. Neck?
J8: Describe your first day of high school.
HW8:Can you keep a secret? Are there clues that Melinda is keeping a secret?
J9: How does your room express who you are?
HW9: Does your family communicate? How does Melinda's family communicate?

LEAP OF FAITH
J10-12: Free Write
HW10-12: Free Write
J13: Does your past excuse your present and future?
HW13: Why do Jane and Jonas NOT have a romantic relationship?

NUMBER 12 LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU
J14: Describe what you would do to make the world a fair place
HW14: : Does the movie effectively make its point?
J15: What are the pros and cons of a computer controlled world?
HW15: Does the movie effectively make its point?

MOVIE REVIEWS:
Use the criteria we learned in class to write a movie review of at least two (2) of the following:
Of Mice and Men
The Shawshank Redemption
Speak
Marionettes, Inc
Rear Window


HOW TO WRITE A MOVIE REVIEW: NOTES BEFORE WRITING



GENERAL INFO:
Name of movie
Prominent actors
Genre
Overview of Plot
Setting

DIRECTION:
Was the movie slow?
Fast-paced?
Gripping?
Were there unnecessary scenes?



EDITING:
Was it choppy?
Smooth?
Seamless?
Confusing?

SET DESIGN:
Realistic?
Right place?


MUSIC:
Fitting?

NOW IT’S TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW:
  1. information
  2. be explanatory
  3. be critical. Present BOTH opinion and info
  4. write a memorable closing to your review
  5. Read it
         

PERIOD 4: JOURNALS AND HOMEWORKS

JOURNALS
J1: Do you think it was a good rule to share feelings everyday?
J2: What are the symbols in our world?
J3:Define: release. What were the two instances in which someone could be released without it being a punishment. How do you feel about this?
J4: What is the purpose of the ceremony of twelve?
J5: Describe your favorite dream.
J6: Topic: Adulthood Is there true adulthood in the Community? Explain.
J7:Topic: Totalitarianism Positives and Negatives
J8: Topic: Caleb How does the Replacement Ceremony reflect the community as a whole.
J9: Debate the pros and cons: Individualism vs Conformity 
J10: Are some of us better than others?

J11: How do Jonas's instructions mirror the world we live in?
J12: What is your worst memory?
J13: If you had to pick a day to live over, which day would you choose?
J14: What causes emotional pain?
J15: Why does Jonas leave the community? 
HOMEWORKS
HW1: Why were there rarely disappointments when receiving an assignment? Would you accept this way of life?
HW2: What is the job of the elders?
HW3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of sameness. 
HW4:Topic:Why is it important to the community that stirrings be eliminated?
HW5:Topic: Sexuality Why must this aspect of life be controlled?
HW6: Topic: They’re Watching How does the Ceremony of Twelve indicate what’s really happening? (Think of Asher)
HW7: Why does Jonas feel isolated?
HW8: What does it mean to "live in the past"?
HW9: How is the Giver different from others in the community?

HW10: What is the connection between “memories” and the method used to transfer them?
HW11: What do you see as your greatest responsibility?
HW12: Can pain have a positive side to it?
HW13: Has Jonas made a wise decision?
HW14: What was your favorite part?
HW15: Free Write


ANTHEM
J16: Describe the perfect world. Does language affect thought?
HW16: How much freedom would you be willing to give up to live safely?
J17: What is more important; the individual or society?
HW17: What makes Equality and International different from the others?
J18: Why is "choice" so important in life?
HW18: How are Equality and Liberty similar?
J19: How do you feel about sports?
HW19: Why would sports not exist in the world of Anthem?
J20: Are there positive features of the life depicted in Anthem?
HW20: Why are expressions of happiness forbidden?
J21: Did Equality's society fail to achieve greatness or did they forget greatness?
HW21: Would Equality call our society great?
J22: What is our most important invention?
HW22: Why does Equality doubt himself?
J23: Why are some products more successful than others?
HW23: What is the role of women in society?
J24: Should inventions improve society?
HW24: What does the light symbolize?
J25: Is the conflict in Anthem internal, external or both?
HW25: Why does Equality escape to Nature?
J26: Why don't you like tests?
HW26: What is a fair way to evaluate people?
J27: Free Write
HW27: Free Write
J28: Are you troubled by Liberty's subservience?
HW28: Is the ending a surprise?
J29: Should we censor speech?
HW29: Free Write
J30: What happens to Equality and Liberty next?
HW30: Which elements of Anthem are like our world?

 
ONE PARAGRAPH ANSWERS: CHOOSE ONE 100 words

1. What is the theme of the story.  Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.

2. What is the main conflict of the story?  Consider any combinations in your answer providing proof.

3. Compare and contrast any prominent character from this novel to another character from another work of literature.  Provide specific details to enhance your answer.


SHORT ANSWER: 100 words **REQUIRED**
What would your life be like without the knowledge of specific historical events and how the lives of the general public would be affected without this historical knowledge.  Is knowledge of the world’s history important?  In relation to the novel, provide an explanation in essay form.  (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)

anthem project : choose either A or B
A:
You are applying for the job to direct the movie version of Anthem. Write a letter to the producer in which you must convince  him to hire you. You letter must indicate
a. which actors you would cast as Prometheus and Gaea, and why. Think about the physical characteristics and personality traits;
b. a detailed description of the setting;
c. an explanation of the theme of this novel and why it is particularly relevant to modern viewers

B: Create 10 storyboards for the movie version of Anthem.The storyboards may be stick figures. Each storyboard must be labeled with the following:
    1. describe the action in the scene
    2. explain the importance of the scene to the overall movie