Tuesday,Dec 13

Just a reminder that your presentations and write ups are due tomorrow.

Your Macbeth journals are also due tomorrow as well.

If you did not bring in you secret Santa exchange gift please bring them in for tomorrow as well.

I plan to be back tomorrow:)

Some links to You Tube clips of Macbeth

Macbeth Funny

Greys Macbeth

Animated Macbeth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59R2e0fIr7U

Macbeth or Lady Macbeth

I choose to write as Macbeth for my journal because I think his character is much more involved in the plot of the story "Macbeth." Throughout the play he undergoes significant changes in personality and morality and I think it would be much more realistic if I put myself in his shoes rather than his wife's.

Friday Dec 2, 2011

HOMEWORK


This post will be quite long as Iwill first post the Exit slip rewrite which is due for Tuesday.(Some of you might have handed it in class.) Secondly, I will post the the group assignment, which is due Wed Dec 14. Now remember your journals are due Dec 14 as well. (That is also our Secret Santa day)



HERE IS YOUR EQ (EXIT SLIP) REWRITE WHICH IS DUE TUESDAY DEC 6

EQ Rewrite
One paragraph only.
Take a look at 3 of your EQ’s.
Look at the feedback I have given you.
Discuss with a partner which one you feel is best to rewrite.
Look for evidence in the play.
Work them into what you have already written.
Explain why your new piece is improved

I want a topic sentence hint it should connect to your EQ)
3 PEE’s-these all connect to your EQ- you are giving me 3 reasons/statements/supports for your topic sentences
Concluding sentence hint it wraps up what you said, connects to EQ)

NOW HERE IS YOUR GROUP PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT DUE WED DEC 14

ACTING OUT SHAKESPEARE 2011

Macbeth Group Scene Analysis

Select a group that you will work well with. This is a summative assignment (the marks count).

Before you present your act to the class, you need to:

 Give a plot summary
 A description of the setting.
 An explanation of how your scene is connected to the previous scene.
 Clearly identify all the characters and ensure that they are distinguishable throughout the presentation.

Next
 Reword your SCENE and present it to the class, in a combo of modern English and Old English.(eg. All hail Macbeth).
 You want to make sure you maintain the integrity of the SCENE.***See handout
 You need to find the key moments.
 You will all have to take on key individual parts.
 Together you will then showcase the SCENE to the class. Some parts do need to be acted out. (If you do not want to do a live version, you can prerecord one).
 Ensure that you add life to your scene(s) and make them come alive.
 They do not need to be memorized, but I do not want any BOOKS being used or full scripts. You may use cue cards and still receive full credit.

Lastly

You have TO ANALYZE your SCENE.

 You need to explain the significance of your SCENE in the play.
 Why was this scene or scene important to the play? (evidence)
 What are the key issues,
 What are the characters talking about and why is that essential to the development of the plot. You also need to explain how it connects to AT LEAST TWO essential questions and why.(Why did you pick them, how did you connect to them, where is your evidence to help explain what they mean. Why are these two questions significant to you?)See handout for guidance

***I am not reposting the rubric I gave you as the chart messes up. Also when I take a screen shot it is too small to read, so until I can figure out something better, please use your original rubric.****

To Repeat Myself and clarify further:

I. Get in groups of three.

II. Select a major scene from Macbeth that you would like to “redo” in the style and time period of your choice.1-1- 1.3, 1-4 &1.5, 1.6&7, 2.1&2.2, 2.3, 3.4, 4.1-4.2, 4..3-4.4, 5.1-5.3, 5.7&5.8

III. Think about how it connects to the previous scene-you will have to explain this to your audience.

IV. Consult the actual scene in the Macbeth text. Skim the scene with your group. Check out various clips on the internet. Who are the characters? What are they doing? Who is talking the most? What action is occurring? What is this scene about? What is its theme or main idea? What message do you think Shakespeare is sending by having the characters act as they do? How does this scene connect to at least two EQ’s?

V. Write down, in one or two sentences, the theme of this scene. How does it connect to at least two EQ? What’s the big deal? What is worth remembering? How do you feel after reading this scene? What do you think about?

VI. Now that you’ve contemplated your scene’s theme, made a list of its characters, and understand what is going on, decide how you would like to recreate your scene for me and your classmates. What time period are you choosing? What is the place and setting of your re-creation? What do your characters look like? What are they wearing? How do they talk? What kind of accents do they have?


VI You will then either make a movie of your scene,(it can be with animated characters etc or you) or you will act it out live in class. If you have another idea on how to present this, please discuss with me.

Success at articulating and capturing your scene’s major theme, message, or idea

Quality, creativity, and depth-of-thought of script

Clarity and professionalism of theatrical re-enactment

Evidence of equal involvement of all group members

INDIVIDUAL PORTION

On your own:

Individually each group member has to write and individual understanding of the presentation.

I would like a min. 1page write up where you bring in specific evidence as to how any two(2) essential questions connect to your scene. I would also like to know why you selected those particular EQ’s.

I would also like to know what have you learned about Macbeth in doing this presentation and why have you learned that. (Please give me some reasons)

This presentation was a group project. Tell me what you have discovered about working collaboratively (in groups). What worked well and what would you do differently next time.
Do you feel that all the work was equally distributed and why or why not.

Overall, please tell me what you are proud of and why.

Macbeth Tragic Hero Assignment.

For this assignment, you will be using information from your (hopefully) complete Macbeth grid.

Using the evidence you have gathered, make a case for or against Macbeth's Tragic Hero status.

Must haves:

- Name, block, and date

- Your short assignment must include evidence and an explanation of choice/context for 3-4 different characteristics (you do not have to do them all).

- A conclusion stating whether or not Macbeth is a Tragic Hero, and why.

- Approximately 1-2 pages long. Typed. 2-4 pages if double-spaced.

The ideal structure of the assignment is as follows:

Intro P.

Characteristic1

Characteristic2

Characteristic3

Conclusion P.

Intro – If you are stuck, use the following template for the introduction:

In this assignment, I will argue X by stating and explaining examples of Y.

Ideally you will have filled in all sections of the grid, so you have at least one example or counter example for each characteristic. You only need to explicitly include 3-4 characteristics in your assignment, but to make the final judgement of whether or not Macbeth is a tragic hero, you need to have an idea of his standing for each characteristic.

If you find that Macbeth has many characteristics but not all of them (he does not qualify as a tragic hero), state what you have found and give the appropriate conclusion.

Here is the grid I distributed in class. Please feel free to share proof/evidence from the text within your table groups, but the context and explanation of choice is done individually.

For this assignment, you will build an argument for whether or not Macbeth is a Tragic Hero. The top horizontal column of the assignment lists the characteristics of a Tragic Hero. You need to find two examples for each characteristic, which will ultimately prove or disprove Macbeth's Tragic Hero status. For each example, you will need to explain, in your own words, why your selection is relevant.

Please complete most of this sheet before Wednesday.

You are building evidence with this grid, so that when the essay inevitably rolls around (hint hint), you already have everything you need to make a convincing argument: you just plug in your information.

Note: Please bring your laptops to our next class.

Exit slip feedback

Here is the Exit Slip feedback I gave in class this morning. Again, these points are very important to know.

- - - - - - - - - -

A character can only be considered a Tragic Hero if he/she demonstrates all of the “characteristics” on the Tragic Hero Handout. You can say “X shows characteristic Y with evidence Z”, but without complete coverage, do not confirm or imply Tragic Hero status.

Please change your Tragic Hero Handout to read “A tragic hero (has/undergoes) all of the following:”

Please read the requirements for each characteristic, and make sure your evidence covers the requirement. For example, “Capacity for suffering” does not mean a character has a bad day or loses a loved one. The character cannot merely suffer: that isn't specific enough.

“Capacity for suffering” is specifically when a character “suffers because he believes in what he is doing, and because he feels both guilt and guiltlessness.”

Explicitly state the characteristic, then give specific evidence of the characteristic.

A lnk to teh story of Macbeth On Line

I have just discovered that you do not type in your post before you paste your link. ( It deletes it all). So here I go again. Below I have a link from the Guttenberg Project Website. It has 100's of books that you can download for free. Give it a try.




http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2264/pg2264.html

Tragic Hero Handout

Here's today's handout. We focused on the characteristics of a tragic hero. Remember, in order to qualify as a tragic hero, a person/character needs to have all six characteristics!

Tragic Hero Handout

“A Tragic Hero is a character who falls from a great height because of a character flaw.”

Generally, the tragic hero:

- Is born of noble birth.

- Is responsible for his or her own fate.

- Has a tragic flaw.

- Is doomed to make a serious error in judgement.

- Meets a tragic death.

- Realizes he/she has made an irreversible mistake.

- Faces and accepts death with honor.

- Falls from great heights or from high esteem.

Characteristics

A tragic hero (has/undergoes):

A belief in his own freedom. He makes choices and has faith and courage to accept the outcomes of his choices	A supreme pride. The pride seems to demonstrate a superiority to fellow human beings and an equality with gods, but gives the tragic hero a unique power and dignity.
Capacity for suffering. He suffers because he believes in what he is doing, and because he feels both guilt and guiltlessness.	A sense of commitment. Once the forces of the conflict are set in motion, he is committed.
Vigorous protest. The tragic hero objects with vehemence, logic, and pain against the situation in which he finds himself.	Transfiguration. The tragic hero learns from his agony, and his awareness lies in his deeper understanding of the human condition.

Identity

Whenever I identify someone, whether they be fictional or real, it's because I noticed a unique trait of their character. But whether or not I'm able to notice it depends on how well the author reveals parts of the character. How the author chooses to expose a character's traits can rely on where the character lives, how he was raised, who he encounters, etc. All these things have an impact on how a person acts and how it shapes his identity.

"My momma always said 'life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'"
Symbolism is always a great way to enhance a character's identity. Whenever you hear the name "Forest Gump" do you not automatically think of a box of chocolates? This symbolism hepls us to identify the unpredictable life of Forest Gump.

One other way that helps the audience to remember a character is putting them in a similiar situation the audience can relate to. Picture the scene in the short story "Brother Dear" where Sharlene was caught in the middle of a heated arguement between her brother and her father. There was nothing she could of said or done to help resolve the matter. I'm sure everyone that has experienced family drama can remember a time where they felt just as helpless as Sharlene in that particular situation.

Without giving anything to make a character stand out, readers/viewers tend to turn a blind eye to supposedly key factors of the author's character and may dismiss them as just a cameo or 'background' for the plot. It is essential for any author to use these strategies if they intend to make their characters relics of something to be remembered.

Simple Macbeth

http://www.slideshare.net/guest03b209/macbeth-powerpoint-presentation

HMWK NOV 17

Please complete Exit slip #2 addressing a second EQ and connecting it to what you have seen in the movie so far.

This one will be an entrance slip as I did not want to interrupt the famous dinner party scene.

If you have any questions about the movie, feel free to email them to my gmail account.

Please work on your journal entries.

have a good weekend.

The Essential questions for the Macbeth Unit

Here are the Essential questions for the Macbeth Unit
(You have them on a blue sheet)

Essential Questions Macbeth Unit D. Caldwell

What does it mean to be human?

What is humanity?

What is integrity?

What is loyalty?

What is ambition?

What is power?

How does power corrupt?

How do we deal with conflicting elements within our personalities?

What could destroy or build a person’s
self worth?

How does one define a persons self worth?

Is ones self worth constant or ever changing?

How far is one willing to “go” to get what they desire most?

Does nature or nurture determine a person’s destiny?

How does technology support, influence, shape who you are?

Lady MacBeth Journal: 1

As I can see Duncan living a fabulous life, I know that I want that.  The good life where everyone bows down to me, Lady MacBeth! I can see it now...

Now all I have to do is talk MacBeth into murdering King Duncan! aha! Well that will be an easy task considering all the manipulative things I've done to him in the past.  Now journal, ask me this, what is the one thing women most desire? or maybe not just women but everyone? Power. Of course who doesn't want to be the one that has power over all around you.

  I shall have a back up plan just in case MacBeth decides not to follow through on my plan to kill Duncan,  I could possibly, mock him? Oh yes, by questioning his manhood!

Perfect this task will be easier then stealing candy from a baby.

-Lady M.

Link to Macbeth Movie

http://video.pbs.org/video/1604122998/

HEre is the URL to the video we re watching in class. You need to cut and paste this into your browser.

Lady Mac Or Mac Journal Dates

Journal 1-Thurs. Nov 17
Journal 2-Mon Nov 21
Journal 3-Fri Nov 25
Journal 4-WEd NOv 30
Journal 5-Tues Dec 6
Journal 6-Thurs Dec 8
Journal 7-Mon Dec 12
Journal 8-WED DEC 14---ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES ARE DUE THIS DAY. THIS IS WHER WE SEE THE TRANSFORMATION OF YOUR CHARACTER,

Remember 4 of the entries need to have peer feedback: PPP( Praise, Polish, Ponder)

The entries do not have to be long. 100-150 words. You can write as though you are posting on Facebook.

Journal Project for Macbeth

I realize i have not posted for abit as you have all been working on your identity projects. What amzing jobs you are all doing. I see that you have all understood the unit this way. Great work everyone.

Now I know we are just starting Macbeth. I would like for you to find a link that will help you understand Mac in everday English and post it on your blog. YOu can even put it under gadgets in your side bar if you know how to do that.( I can show you- just ask.)

Your first assignment which is on going is bedoming either Macbeth or lady Macbeth. Please read teh asignment below and post or email me who you want to be and why.

The final product will be due the week before Christmas. WE will discuss weekly due dates in class shortly.


Lady’s Macbeth’s / Macbeth’s Blog/Journal Entries

Task: Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of either Lady Macbeth or Macbeth. You need to map out how your character changes and develops throughout the play.

You must ensure that the following points are included in your blog/journal:

1. You must have eight to ten journal entries that are equivalent to approximately 800 words. (total).
2. Using the play as a basis for interpretation, creatively present the inner thoughts of Lady Macbeth or Macbeth
3. You need to demonstrate the development of your chosen character, (E.g. Lady Macbeth starts off manipulative and controlling of her husband. She eventually turns mad and kills herself)
4. Your writing pays attention to:
*Character - take on the characteristics of Lady Macbeth or Macbeth (E.g. bitchy, manipulative, loyal, and ambitious)
*Time - don’t jump from the end of the play to the beginning, go in order.
*Point of view - only write form the perspective of your chosen character in the first person.
5. You need to integrate essential questions.
6. Use language to maintain a believable voice (Stay as Lady M all the way through. You may write as though you are writing on Facebook to other characters in the play. You cannot tweet.)
7 Use grammar, punctuation and spelling correctly.
8. Evidence of proofreading and editing. (4 entries must be peer commented/edited)

Homework Oct 27

Here is the project. Blocks 1 and 2 it is due Tues Nov 8.(As per class vote).
Block 4 it is due Fri Nov 4(As per class vote-and you won't have homework over the 5/6 weekend).Your project will be done.


Summative Identity Task 2011 Visual and Oral Presentation


HOW DO WRITER’S CREATE CHARACTERS IDENTITES THAT WE CAN IDENTIFY AND RELATE TO?


“Our identities are formed in a variety of ways, including our family, our opportunities, our choices and our hopes and our dreams.” unknown

Looking back at all the poems, short stories, articles,movie and discussions we have studied in this unit, your task is to think about the ideas and implications connected to the above statement.


v Select ten (10) powerful quotes or passages from any of the works we have studied.
PART 1- THE VISUAL (THIS CAN BE DONE WITH A PARTNER)

Create a visual, a photo essay, a movie, a graphic, a tableau, a skit, a mind map or some other sort of medium, to visually express/ explain/show:

1. How have the writer’s enabled you to identify with certain characters thoughts, feelings, actions values etc.

2. As you read the poems and stories, what images came to your mind and what quotes did you connect to those images as we looked into “IDENTITIES”.

3. Your visual will have images and quotes on it.

PART 2- THE WRITE UP (THIS MUST BE DONE INDIVIDUALLY)

You will prepare an individual write up which explains your choice of images and quotes.

Select seven (7) of the quotes and:

1. You will explain how the quote you chose helped you better understand the characters identity and why you selected that image to go with that quote. What does that image represent for you and how did the author help reveal the characters identity by using those words etc. Please explain (How/why is it connected to identity for you?)


2., Selecting the Essential Question you feel connects best with your visual write an overall statement that explains why and how it connects. Back it up with text support and make sure you explain your reasons. If you want to use more than one EQ go ahead.



Here is the rubric you have. The grid did not transfer over.

Exploration of identity theme

Theme is explored in extensive depth, ideas have been interpreted and personalized, Meaningfully chosen text support is included from multiple sources is smoothly integrated..
Has a solid understanding of the implication of the concept of identity
Has an insightful, original and detailed way in explaining of showing their identity

Theme is explored and clearly understood. Some interpretation and personal understanding is evident.
Text support is used to express point.
Theme of identity is explored and there is some interpretation (personal) evident

Theme is referred to and basic understanding is demonstrated. Some text support. Mentions identity and basic
understanding is demonstrated
Theme is basically referred to but understanding is weak
Little or No text support. Brief mention of identity)


Theme is not referred to understanding is not evident,
No text support
Written expression

Pieces are engaging and beautifully written. The writing is coherent and organized with a clear and effective pattern of development.
Writing contains few errors, if any.
Pieces are well written. Ideas are presented effectively, with the writing following a consistent organization and pattern. Writing contains some minor errors but does not distract the reader.
Pieces are functional and easy to read. Writing contains conventional spelling, punctuation and sentence structure in most cases, but revisions to the form and content of the written work could be made.
Pieces are incomplete. Frequent errors, distract the reader.
Incomplete Frequent errors, distract the reader

Method of presentation

Presentation is powerful and captivating, conveys theme, clear effective, engaging, unique choice of material shows an understanding of audience and purpose
Presentation is unique; theme is clear, focused, effective.
Choice of material shows considerable sense of audience and purpose
Presentation is functional, predictable, choice of material shows some sense of audience and purpose
Presentation is
brief
Presentation Not done
Delivery

Voice is clear & highly effective, organized, coherent
Voice is clear and easy to understand organized
Voice is generally clear, somewhat organized
Voice is clear in places, parts may be difficult to understand
Voice inaudible, no delivery

Wed Oct 26

Just a reminder that your good copy of your paper is due tomorrow. All the instructions are back a few posts.

Please hand it in with both drafts.

Remember to title your piece of writing and please put your name and block on it.

Thank you!

Peer edit sheet for draft 2

Peer Feedback: (Please comment on this sheet)

Please carefully check the writing piece to ensure that the following is included:

Have they included an introduction with a hook? (Underline in a colour or highlight).
Have you noticed a brief synopsis? (Underline with a wavy line).
Do they have quotes to support what they are saying and do they put page #’s at the end. (Put check marks if they have them? if they are missing).




Are all of their quotes clearly explained?




Have they ended a paragraph with a quote? If so have them explain it.
Did they include their sources at the end?
Did they write about identity and what influences identity(very generally)?


Did they give a brief background statement as to how their pieces etc are connected to identity?


Did they write about what authors do to make characters relatable?


Did they explain what authors do to create characters identity than order you can identify with?



Have they included a conclusion that connects back to their intro? (Underline in a colour or highlight the same as the intro).
Are their ideas straightforward; do they clearly explain their thinking? Then on back, please PRAISE, POLISH, PONDER

Thursday Oct 20. 2011

Homework

Finish your final draft of your identity piece for Tuesday. You are writing about How authors create characters that we can relate to. See prevoius post for more details.

This piece needs to be typed so we can edit in class. Bring your laptop if you can so you can make the changes in class.

Your final copy is due on Thursday Oct 27, You will ened to hand in both drafts with revisions with your good copy on Thursday.

Have a good weekend.

Notes for Thursday Oct 20th

When you write about identity think about the following:



Your first paragraph should include what is identity and what influences identity(very generally)
Give a brief background statement as to how these stories etc are connected to identity.
Then you will want to transition to your next paragraph.

Over several paragraphs write about what authors do to make characters relatable.

What do authors do to create characters identity that you can identify with?

How do you see, feel, their identity? What makes them seem real?

How have the characters been shaped so you ”feel” for them?

As you write you need to bring in specific evidence from the text to support and explain what you are trying to say. To do this you bring in quotes/ examples.
Point
Evidence
Explain

Remember everyone always has to PEE.

After you have done that you want to conclude your writing. You sum up the factors that help make them real and you connect back to your intro.

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Oct 12 HOmework

How do authors help create characters that you are able to identify with? (Use at least 2 stories and 1 poem. You can refer to your song , consider that extra though.)

Please make sure you peer edit this piece of writing. If you have misplaced the questions that you need to use they are here:

Peer Feedback: (Please comment on this sheet)
***** If they only have a sentence or two, please do your best and please make sure you answer the last question, the 3P's)

Please carefully check the writing piece to ensure that the following is included:

Have they included an introduction with a hook? (Underline in a colour or highlight).

Have you noticed a brief synopsis? (Underline with a wavy line).

Do they have quotes to support what they are saying and do they put page #’s at the end. (Put check marks if they have them, ? if they are missing).




Are all of their quotes clearly explained?




Have they ended a paragraph with a quote? If so have them explain it.

Did they include their sources at the end?

Have they included a conclusion that connects back to their intro? (Underline in a colour or highlight the same as the intro).

Are their ideas straightforward; do they clearly explain their thinking? Then on back, please PRAISE, POLISH, PONDER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAdCePtwoW4

Thursday Sept 29 Homework

1.Finish looking at the poems. You should have a total of 5 poems.(you debriefed with a partner in class so you would have their notes for some of your poems.)

2.Answer any 2 of the Blog/journal questions about ALL of the poems. (They are broad questions that relate to all poems.)

3. Find a song that connects to identity in general or your identity.( handout from class has further instructions and Handout is below.)

POetry Handout From Class today

Poetry Instructions

Select poems

Complete
Notes/Quotes/Questions charts for the poems- 1 per poem

Select an EQ to connect with each poem. Try to use a variety of questions. In other words do not always use the same question.

Discuss your comments your findings your questions first with a partner, then with your group.

Select a piece of music that connects to identity. Do the same as above. At home-
Option 1-link the music to your blog(remember copyright rules).
Option 2- Print a copy of your lyrics and put them in your journal.

Everyone- explain why you have selected this piece of music.

NOW EVERYONE HAS 5 PIECES OF POETRY.

Please write a blog response addressing Two (2) of the following questions.

• Which of the poems had the most meaning for you personally?
• What thoughts and/or feelings did the texts evoke in you? Why?
• What ideas or feelings seem most significant to you? Why?
• Does the poetry remind you of anything significant in your own life? Explain.
• How do poems resonate with your own experience?
• How can reflecting on the differences and similarities in the poems/pieces help you clarify your own identity as distinct/or similar from/to the character in the text?

Unit 1 Essential Questions

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How are people transformed through their relationships with others?

How does what I know about the world shape the way we view ourselves?

How do our personal experiences shape our views of others? Ourselves?

What does it mean to be an insider or an outsider?

What personal qualities help or hinder a person’s
growth?

What is humanity?

Homework

Tuesday Sept 27

Please rewrite your journal/blog for Thursday. take the feedback you were given in class and look at the rubric to make it your best journal entry. hand it in with your draft. If you are posting on your blog re post as a new post I can always go back to your original post.

This is due Thursday Sept 29

Also due Sept 29: Finish reading a second poem and complete at least two rows on the notes/quotes/ questions chart. Select any EQ that works for you.

Journal Comment Instructions
I would like you to answer the following questions. Write at least one sentence for each question.

What is the focus of their journal? Is it clear and concise in the introduction? Is it focused? Does it engage you? Why or why not?

Of all the examples and quotations contained in this response, which is the strongest? Why? What made it stand out above the others? Was it supported and well explained?

What is one thing this journal does well? It could be its organization, word choice, writing style, choice of quotations, introduction, conclusion, etc. In addition to mentioning what the author does well, copy and paste an example of what you thought was particularly effective. Be sure to put the example in quotations.

What is one piece of advice that the author might consider when making his/her final revisions? Your suggestion could be about integrating vocabulary, citing quotes, polishing the introduction, ending with a strong conclusion, etc.

Your comments should appear below the journal you are responding to. (If you are responding on the blog please respond in the comment section. Or they can add you on as an author and you can write a new post for the comments)

Then give 3 quick Praise, Polish, Ponder statements summarizing your feedback.

Journal Response Feedback Guidelines

Journal Feedback guidelines
I would like you to answer the following questions. Write at least one sentence for each question.

What is the focus of their journal? Is it clear and concise in the introduction? Is it focused? Does it engage you? Why or why not?

Of all the examples and quotations contained in this response, which is the strongest? Why? What made it stand out above the others? Was it supported and well explained? *****For your first journal, this does not apply*** For all others it should.

What is one thing this journal does well? It could be its organization, word choice, writing style, choice of quotations, introduction, conclusion, etc. In addition to mentioning what the author does well, copy and paste an example of what you thought was particularly effective. Be sure to put the example in quotations.

What is one piece of advice that the author might consider when making his/her final revisions? Your suggestion could be about integrating vocabulary, citing quotes, polishing the introduction, ending with a strong conclusion, etc.

Your comments should appear below the journal you are responding to. (If you are responding on the blog please respond in the comment section. Or they can add you on as an author and you can write a new post for the comments)

Then give 3 quick Praise, Polish, Ponder statements summarizing your feedback.

Sites for finding images to use

WEB SITES FOR IMAGES

Flickr creative commons – a collection of photographs with creative commons sharing license: http://flickr.com/creativecommons/by-nc-nd-2.0

Stock.xchng http://sxc.hu

Morgue File http://morguefile.com

Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki

FlickrCC http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net

Creative commons search http://search.creativecommons.org

I am project - Maggie

"I am" video of Maggie from block 2-4
Video in link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSIHVJf4SwY&feature=youtube_gdata

Journal Response

Respond to the following Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes.

To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, -- that is genius. Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.
You can either respond freely in your journals or on your blog to the above quotes.

OR

If you are finding it a challenge to begin you can address the following questions:

What is Emerson advocating?
Give an example from your life in which you either followed or did not follow Emerson's advice. What were the results?

Identity Project DUE THURSDAY SEPT 22

Here is your task on Identity Due Thursday Sept 22


Get to know your class and your identity


I am from…
I am like a….
I am thinking/wondering….
I am feeling…
I am hoping…
I am wanting to…
I am afraid of….
I am….
I am proud of…
I am a …..




Think about the discussions we have had about identity and what shapes you. Look at any notes you have been recording. What have people been saying about you, what have you been saying about yourself.

Assignment: You are going to visually represent your self and share who you are with the class.

Option 1:

Make a collage to illustrate what you have written. You can paste or write your phrases all around your visual to add impact. Make sure that there are no blank spots on the paper. You want to include images that represent you. You do not need to have an image of yourself, but if you do that would be great. Use appropriate images, materials etc that you feel represents who you are.

You need to include a minimum of 10 different I am statements.

Option 2:

Make a movie maker clip or I movie to illustrate what you have written. You want to include images that represent you. You do not need to have an image of yourself, but if you do that would be great. Use appropriate images and music that you feel represents who you are.

You need to include a minimum of 10 different I am statements.

AN EXAMPLE OF AN EE-FM I am statement: I am afraid of darkness because it is unknown and and there are places I have not ventured to yet.

MM-ny I am afraid of darkness because it is dark/black.

******* Rubrics never transfer well****
Refer to your handout.
(However all the info is here)


I am Rubric

Criteria EE-FM M MM NY
I Am Representation Addresses all aspects of topic (Identity).
Several detail/support accurately and creatively explained Addresses all aspects of topic (Identity).
Support and detail somewhat developed Minimally Addresses topic (Identity).
Responds to question Does include some detail/ support; parts may be inaccurate or missing Does not respond to topic or only part; may misinterpret topic and no detail / support

What is Identity Block 4

Culture
Family
Choices
Background
Personality
Beliefs
Who you are
Identification
Ideas
Appearance
Quality/value
Label
Friends
Morals
actions
Decisions
feelings
Experiences
Lifestyle
Interests

What is Identity Block 2

Characteristics that make us who we are
Physical/emotional appearance
race religion physiological
Who people think we are
who we think we are
values
Talents and faults
History
What makes you different
Genetics
Culture
ideals
How you live your life
Explains who you are as a person
Likes and dislikes
How people see you and how you see yourself
Morals
Influenced by your surroundings
Dreams
Traits
family

What is Identity Block 1

Personality
Interests
Appearance attributes religion
Accomplishments/failures
Their life
Unique
Place where they have been past present future
Relationships with others
What you are
Culture properties
Values you have and want to believe in
Abilities
Physical attributes
How you express yourself
resume
Morals and beliefs
Defines who you are
Your social status
Characteristics and traits
Background/ nationality
Traditions with family
Ability to face and overcome hardships and how you overcome and react to them
Define the limits of what others set for you
Constantly evolving
The people you are around

Survey to collect Data

Please fill out the following survey. It is confidentitial and only I get the info.
Thank you.

WELCOME TO ENGLISH 11

Hi and Welcome to the English 11 blog.

This is just one of the ways we will be communicating this year. This is an optional way to communicate but it is one of the ways I will be posting your assignments and homework. If you lose a hard copy of your handout you can always come to this blog and print off a copy of the handout.

If you are away from school you will see what we did as the work will be here so it will be easy for you to catch up. You can stay on top of what we are doing while you are away and even submit your work on line.

You have the option of sharing your work on this blog, the class blog which will be viewed by all three English classes or on your own private blog. Just remember to submit it. Those of you who hate technology- please keep a journal where you can hand your work into me that way when I say we have a blog entry to do.

When we comment on blogs- for peer editing- please feel free to ask your friends and they can be from any of my classes. We just need to make sure everyone has someone giving them feedback at times and that we vary who we receive our feedback from. We learn from our feedback which is why we are here. Oscar Wilde once said " Experience is a name everyone gives to their mistakes."

So here is to a wonderful year ahead!!!

How to set up your blog

SETTING UP YOUR BLOG:

***Have you signed and returned your Student Release Form yet?***

1. Go to www.blogger.com

2. Click the link/button that says “Create a Blog”

3. Create a Google Account by filling in the required information (unless you already have an account; then just sign in)


NB: the e-mail address is required for account creation purposes only. Your e-mail address will NOT appear anywhere on your blog.

NB: your display name Must be your first name. EG: Danielle’s English 11 blog


4. Click the box “I accept the terms of service”; click “continue”

5. Title your blog and decide on the blog’s address; click “continue” Please include your first name again in the title

6. Pick a template.

7. Personalize your blog.

8. E-mail your blog address to Mrs. Caldwell:

mscenglish11@gmail.com
9. You also need to link your blog to the class blog. This needs to be done in class. You also want to make sure that I am one of your followers.


Start blogging!




The fine print:
Your blog is a space for your thoughts/questions/rants but please remember that it is, ultimately, a public work that is part of a school assignment hosted on a widely accessible website.


Don’t post any personal information, links or photos (of yourself or others) and keep your language and comments appropriate to that which would be used in a classroom setting. Inability to follow these rules will result in academic and disciplinary consequences