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Senior English Monday January 28

Senior English Monday January 28. Welcome to the first day of your last semester of high school. 2 nd Semester Curriculum Elements of Drama – History and Nature of Drama Greek Theater Greek God/Goddess – reference sheet Greek Myths – Oedipus and Antigone Modern Theatre

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Senior English Monday January 28

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  1. Senior EnglishMonday January 28 Welcome to the first day of your last semester of high school. 2nd Semester Curriculum • Elements of Drama – History and Nature of Drama • Greek Theater • Greek God/Goddess – reference sheet • Greek Myths – Oedipus and Antigone • Modern Theatre • Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman • Shakespeare’s Theater • Hamlet • Novel - Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

  2. Things You Will Need Composition Book 3-ring Notebook Notebook Paper Blue or Black Ink Pens Highlighter Post-it Notes Method of organizing your work Access to a dictionary and computer Strong Work Ethic and Good Attendance

  3. Things you need to know: • Most of you must pass this class to graduate. • Check your grades often. • Excessive absences make it difficult for you to do well in class. • You have 3 days after an excused absence to make up your work. • If you are absent it, is your job to get your make up work and turn it in on time. • Every assignment counts. • I do not give extra credit work. • If you are below 55% going into the last six week grading period you should consider how you will make up the credit needed to graduate.

  4. Monday January 28Elements of Drama Read through the Elements of Drama packet and record words to fill in the blanks on your handout. Pages 1005-1015 Do not write on the packet.They are for in class use only. Keep your handouts as you will use these as notes. There will be a quiz over this material.

  5. Senior EnglishTuesday January 29 Final Test Results Finish assignment: Read through the Elements of Drama packet and record words to fill in the blanks on your handout. Pages 1005-1015 Do not write on the packet.They are for in class use only. Keep your worksheet as notes. There will be a quiz over this material.

  6. Senior EnglishWednesday January 30 Elements of Drama packet – review Use Edith Hamilton Mythology text to find the following information: [Part One pp. 27-47] Who’s Who on Mount Olympus The Second String – The Lesser Gods You will need your composition book on Thursday as you will be taking notes.

  7. Senior EnglishThursday January 31 Did you feel the earthquake? Who’s Who on Mount Olympus The Second String – The Lesser Gods Go over responses: [keep these] Greek Theatre and the sad story of Oedipus and Antigone Notes: • What is an Oracle • What is unique about the story of Oedipus and Antigone • Define Hubris • Purpose of Greek Festivals • Chorus – function in Greek Theater Read story of Oedipus and Antigone Answer questions

  8. Senior EnglishHappy Friday February 1 Finish all of this week’s assignments: • Elements of Drama Worksheet • “Who’s Who on Mount Olympus” worksheet – both sides! • Reading story of Oedipus and Antigone and answer questions. Unit 7 Vocabulary – complete practice • Practice Check Monday/Feb 4 • Quiz on Friday/Feb 8

  9. Senior EnglishMonday February 4 Review last week’s assignments: Gods/Goddesses Oedipus and Antigone Vocabulary Unit 7 Words and Practice Brief Outline of Aristotle’s “Theory of Tragedy in the Poetics” Take notes in comp book How does Oedipus qualify as a Tragedy

  10. Senior EnglishTuesday February 5 Unit 7 Vocab Practice Check/ Pronunciation[some classes] Vocabulary Quiz is this Friday Quiz over Introductory material on Thursday Major Gods/Goddesses Elements of Drama Story of Oedipus and Antigone Class Notes from Power point Slides – Agenda Folder on School Wires Begin or Complete Brief Outline of Aristotle’s “Theory of Tragedy in the Poetics” Take notes in comp book How does Oedipus qualify as a Tragedy?

  11. Senior EnglishWednesday February 6 Aristotle’s “Theory of Tragedy in the Poetics” Discuss/compare notes Create chart in your composition book to show how the story of Oedipus fits Aristotle’s definition of tragedy. Remember to study/review for quiz over introductory material on Thursday Unit 7 Vocabulary quiz on Friday

  12. Thursday’s Quiz Quiz over Introductory material on Thursday Major Gods/Goddesses – major ones only, match with realm, Greek names only Elements of Drama – mark your worksheet Story of Oedipus and Antigone – review events Class Notes – Purpose and function of an oracle in Greek Society, purpose and function of a Chorus in Greek Theater.

  13. Senior EnglishThursday February 7 Quiz over Introductory material Do not write on the test. Write answers on answer sheet only. Best handwriting – Use blue or black ink. Thursday/Friday after you finish your quiz: From the Elements of Drama Packet take notes on Arthur Miller and Death of a Salesman – see paper taped to your table Unit 7 Vocabulary quiz on Friday School Wires - Print a copy of Death of a Salesman study guide and bring to class on Monday 2/11

  14. Senior EnglishHappy Friday February 8 Unit 7 Vocabulary quiz After you finish your quiz: From the Elements of Drama Packet take notes on Arthur Miller and Death of a Salesman – see instructions on paper taped to your table School Wires - Print a copy of Death of a Salesman study guide and bring to class on Monday 2/11

  15. Senior EnglishMonday February 11 The American Dream What is it? Does it still exist? What is your American Dream? What do other say? Read one of three articles and share in groups. What do you think? Turn in your written responses. Did you print a copy of Death of a Salesman study guide from School Wires??

  16. Senior EnglishTuesday February 12 Answer five questions using your notes over Arthur Miller/Death of a Salesman from Elements of Drama packet. Take notes on Miller and Salesman from power point slides.

  17. Senior EnglishWednesday February 13 Death of a Salesman Begin reading play aloud in class. Act 1 pp. 5-18 Check Study Guide questions 1-5 and record responses in composition book. Make up for current assignments expires on 2/14. It you were absent on Wednesday you will need to view and take notes on Miller/Salesman power point slides on schools wires - Senior Folder

  18. Senior EnglishThursday February 14 Death of a Salesman From the section of Act I that we read in class yesterday, where do we see examples of social commentary on capitalism in our society? Find one example and explain. Use blue/black ink. Best handwriting! Read Act I pp. 18- 29 Last day to make up current assignments. Enjoy your long weekend! [There is no school Friday or Monday.] Amor vincit omnia

  19. Senior EnglishTuesday February 19 Death of a Salesman From our reading last week you should be able to answer Study Guide questions # 1-9 in your composition book. [Take 10 minutes] View Act 1 scenes that we read in class last week. Print copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires.

  20. Senior EnglishWednesday February 20Early Release Death of a Salesman Read aloud Act 1 from page 29 – 40 [Periods 2,4,5] or pages 29-46 [Periods 1&6] We will need readers for: Willy, Linda, Biff, Charley and Ben. Today’s reading may cover questions 10-11 on Study Guide – read the questions before we begin. Print copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires.

  21. Senior EnglishThursday/Friday February 21-22 Death of a Salesman Thursday • Willy’s Inconsistencies – work with partner and create chart in your composition book. Friday • Complete Three Dreamers Chart • Finish viewing Act 1 • Answer all Act 1 Study Guide questions in your composition book. • Quiz over events in Act 1 on Monday. You may use your notes. • [If you have been absent, be sure to catch up on the play by Monday.] • You can read the play online. Google “Death of a Salesman full text online free”. Select Free-eBooks.net • Remember you are responsible to making up any work you missed if you are absent.

  22. Senior EnglishMonday February 25 Death of a Salesman Quiz over Act 1 You may use your composition book notes. Please use blue or black ink pen. Best Handwriting! When you finish quiz read over Study Guide questions for Act 2, then start reading on page 51. Your Should have these in your notebook: Copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires.

  23. Senior EnglishTuesday February 26 Death of a Salesman Act II – Read Aloud pp. 51-63 Act ll Study Guide questions # 1-2 Periods 4, 5, 6 - Answer 2 questions from today’s reading and turn in before you leave today. Your Should have these in your notebook: Copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires. Act 1 Quiz- expires Tutorial Friday March 1

  24. Senior EnglishWednesday February 27 Death of a Salesman View Act 2 scenes in Howard’s office Read Act 2 pp. 63-72 Study Guide Questions 1-5 Your Should have these in your notebook: Copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires. Act 1 Quiz- expires Tutorial Friday March 1

  25. Senior EnglishThursday February 28 Death of a Salesman Act 2 – Read p. 72 - 89 Act 2 Study Guide questions 6-8 Symbols in the play Your Should have these in your notebook: Copy of “Three Dreamers” and “Symbolism” chart from School Wires. Act 1 Quiz- expires Tutorial Friday March 1

  26. Senior EnglishHappy Friday March 1 Death of a Salesman Finish reading the play pp. 89-end In pairs discuss and complete Symbolism Chart Answer all Study Guide Questions View final scenes if time

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