Miranda

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: identify the two main characters in the play and their basic situation

Reading: You will read one book by February 10th.

Agenda:

1. Look at this map for the plot of the play.
2. Watch 1.1 and what we read yesterday.
3. Tossing Lines
4. Actor's circle
1. Today we will focus on Miranda.
1. 1.2.1-187
2. Given circumstances, objective, obstacle, action

Homework:

1. The Tempest Vocabulary List #1. Choose 25 words from this list for you homework this week. It will be due on Sunday by 9 PM.

Introducing The Tempest

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: identify the two main characters in the play and their basic situation

Reading: You will read one book by February 10th.

Agenda:

1. Look at this map for the plot of the play.
2. Actor's circle
1. Today we will start by reading a scene from the play. We will read through it twice. ("You have often...but blessedly holp hither.")
1. Prospero and Miranda are the main characters.
2. Read until you see you reach a period or semi-colon.
2. First reading
1. What is the relationship between the two characters?
2. What is one character trying to explain to the other?
3. What is your first impression of Prospero?
4. What is your first impression of Miranda?
3. Second reading
1. What events occurred before the play started?
2. Why can't Miranda remember what happened?
3. What does she learn about Prospero?
4. What do you understand that wasn't clear the first time?
3. The Tempest lecture

Homework:

1. The Tempest Vocabulary List #1. Choose 25 words from this list for you homework this week. It will be due on Sunday by 9 PM.

Final Exam day

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by Friday.

Agenda:

1. Final exam today.

Homework:

1. None

The Perfect Essay Day 2

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by Friday.

Agenda:

1. Choose one of your essays and try to turn it into the perfect essay.
1. Look at the feedback I gave you and apply it to your writing.
2. Include an explanation of what you changed.
3. Tell me what you got last time on the essay and what you think you deserve now based on your improvements.

Homework:

1. None

The Perfect Essay Day 1

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: 

Reading: You are currently reading a book of your choice. It should be done by Friday.

Agenda:

1. Choose one of your essays and try to turn it into the perfect essay.
1. Look at the feedback I gave you and apply it to your writing.
2. Include an explanation of what you changed.
3. Tell me what you got last time on the essay and what you think you deserve now based on your improvements.

Homework:

1. None