Class Work
1. Wedding Presentations! Please take notes on each presentation. Notebook paper is fine. Submit after all presentations are given.
2. Complete the Who Are You presentation by Thursday.
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
Be ready to present on Thursday.
Our exam is on Thursday, December 18th from 2:00-3:50. You must attend on the day of the exam. I will give you some exam tips this Thursday, December 11th.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Class Work
You will have the last part of class to work on the "wedding preparations!"
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Let me know if you changed your topic. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Part II
Do you have memories of a wonderful wedding? What happened? What made it special? Does your family have stories? Some may be humorous. Others may be surprising! Others might be very traditional - whatever that word might mean in your family. Take a few minutes to share those memories. Take 10 minutes to write your memory/family story in CANVAS.
Part III
Welcoming babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwwIuL_rwY (Lion King)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu17cuXw-dM (Kunta Kinde)
How were you welcomed and presented to the world? If you are a parent, how did you announce the arrival of your little one?
Think about electronics today. How have some of the customs changed?
Why do societies have ceremonies to welcome children?
Part III
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
You will have the last part of class to work on the "wedding preparations!"
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Let me know if you changed your topic. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Part II
Do you have memories of a wonderful wedding? What happened? What made it special? Does your family have stories? Some may be humorous. Others may be surprising! Others might be very traditional - whatever that word might mean in your family. Take a few minutes to share those memories. Take 10 minutes to write your memory/family story in CANVAS.
Part III
Welcoming babies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDwwIuL_rwY (Lion King)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu17cuXw-dM (Kunta Kinde)
How were you welcomed and presented to the world? If you are a parent, how did you announce the arrival of your little one?
Think about electronics today. How have some of the customs changed?
Why do societies have ceremonies to welcome children?
Part III
Who are you?
1. What is your birth flower? Is there any symbolism related to the flower and to you?
2. What is your birthstone? Is it symbolic of you in any way?
3. What is your zodiac sign? What does that say about you?
4. In what year were you born? Year of the tiger, the rat, or perhaps the snake? Find out. (Asian) What does this say about you?
5. If you were Native American, you might have an animal that is symbolic of you. (Raven, tiger, wolf, sparrow, etc.) What would you like for your symbolic animal? Explain. http://spirit-animal.net/find_your_magical_power_animal.htm Please note that you are simply exploring this information. Many cultures have religious beliefs in the power of spirit animals. Unless you are part of one of those cultures, you are simply an interested student, not a true believer. Be respectful of the beliefs of others. Also see: http://www.animalspirits.com/index1.html
6. What is your number? http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html Caution - many sites try to get information from you. You should do your own calculations. Don't give away your information! In this report, just include your final numeral!
7. Remember the color reports? What is your color? What does that color say about you?
8. Put all of this together in a report about you. How does the information you researched relate to you. Tell us who you are. Include stories from your life to illustrate your discoveries.
9. You may prepare a PowerPoint presentation, poster, story, song, or speech all about YOU! These will be presented next Thursday. You will have some class time on Tuesday to work on this.
10 Keep track of your sources.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
You are invited to a wedding! Let's look at "The Forest Bride," a story from Finland for homework. The story is in your Folklore book - pp. 387-394. Be ready to discuss on Thursday.
Now, let's visit some weddings!
How about Shrek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud9qgl2mics
Five Disney Weddings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ykxKbNTgo
Sleeping Beauty Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHB0o8G3sU8
Cinderella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYN-k9qamvc
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Tell me your choice before leaving class today. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Plan to present this report as a PowerPoint or other presentation mode. Be sure to include all 12 elements listed above. Answer and explain the answers.
Be prepared to present on Tuesday. We will explore other traditions on Thursday.
You are invited to a wedding! Let's look at "The Forest Bride," a story from Finland for homework. The story is in your Folklore book - pp. 387-394. Be ready to discuss on Thursday.
Now, let's visit some weddings!
How about Shrek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud9qgl2mics
Five Disney Weddings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0ykxKbNTgo
Sleeping Beauty Wedding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHB0o8G3sU8
Cinderella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYN-k9qamvc
Many stories end with, "And they lived happily ever after!" However, few tell us much about the actual wedding. Today we will begin research about wedding customs around the world.
1. Select a country, religious, or ethnic group to use as the focus of the study. Tell me your choice before leaving class today. There are plenty of countries to go around. I do not want more one person reporting on the same topic.
2. Describe the dating customs first. In some cultures the bride and groom do not meet prior to the wedding. How does one go about looking for a mate?
3. What are the engagement practices?
4. How are people invited to the wedding? Who must come? What are the preparations? Are there invitations?
5. Where do typical weddings take place? How does the place look? Are there special preparations for the wedding. For example, in some Christian American weddings that take place at a church, there are often flowers in the chapel.
6. What happens at the official wedding ceremony? Who officiates? Is there music?
7. What does the bride wear? What does the groom wear? Describe. In some cultures, the bride wears red! As recently as the turn of the last century, blue was a color of choice in weddings in America.
8. Are others in the wedding party? Identify those people.
9. How is the hopefully happy couple presented to those present?
10 What are some after-wedding celebrations? Is there a reception? If so, what happens? What does the place look like?
11. Is jewelry involved? What about a dowry to the family of the bride or groom?
12. How is the happy couple sent off to their "happily ever after?"
Plan to present this report as a PowerPoint or other presentation mode. Be sure to include all 12 elements listed above. Answer and explain the answers.
Be prepared to present on Tuesday. We will explore other traditions on Thursday.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
November 25, 2014
This was the homework!
Class Work and Homework: In class, select a food item that is traditional to a Thanksgiving Feast. Do the following:
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
Today we will share our visual feast!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and food.
Class Work and Homework: In class, select a food item that is traditional to a Thanksgiving Feast. Do the following:
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
Today we will share our visual feast!
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with family, friends, and food.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
Class Work
1. Let's look at your nursery rhymes.
2. What current events did you find? Which would make good nursery rhymes? (Group Writing)
3. Do you like Thanksgiving? What are your memories?
1. Let's look at your nursery rhymes.
2. What current events did you find? Which would make good nursery rhymes? (Group Writing)
3. Do you like Thanksgiving? What are your memories?
Class Work and Homework: In class, select a food item that is traditional to a Thanksgiving Feast. Do the following:
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
1. Write memory of a time when you enjoyed the food. It might have been at Grandma's. Perhaps you were with friends. Tell the story. (25pts) Share the story in class. Write it on CANVAS.
2. Describe the food and provide a recipe. (25 pts.
3. Research the history of the food. For example, pumpkins were supposedly served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Turkey and fish were served at the first Thanksgiving in Jamestown. If you are looking at a food from a culture other than traditional American, you will find history as well. Most cultures celebrate a holiday of thanks. Foods vary. (25 pts)
4. Prepare a picture or two to share as we have a verbal Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday. (25 pts.for picture and presentation)
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
November 18, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
1. Let's play games! Today you are going to show us your homemade toy.
Please explain:
A. How you made the toy.
B. What the toy does.
C. What age group could most enjoy the toy.
D. If you ever played with such a toy as a child.
2. Now, let's spend a little more time in the land of childhood.
Today we are going to take a look at nursery rhymes and their origins.
A. Go to this site: http://www.rhymes.org.uk/
B. Check out the list of nursery rhymes! How many of these do you know now or did you play as a child? Make a list.
C. Starting now and finishing for homework, select 10 rhymes to research.
D. Read the lyrics. Say what you think they mean.
E. Read the history of the lyrics and summarize.
F. In a sentence or two, explain how close you were to the real meaning of the words.
For example: "Ring around the rosey" sounds like it is a game where children dance or walk in a circle around a pretty flower bush. Not so! Go to the site and find the real meaning. You will see that my best guess was not very close to the original meaning. You will find that many rhymes were really political statements well hidden in sweet sounding songs.
Post in CANVAS by Thursday. 100 Points
On Thursday, we will look at current news and write original "nursery rhymes!" Be looking for an interesting current event. Bring suggestions to class.
1. Let's play games! Today you are going to show us your homemade toy.
Please explain:
A. How you made the toy.
B. What the toy does.
C. What age group could most enjoy the toy.
D. If you ever played with such a toy as a child.
2. Now, let's spend a little more time in the land of childhood.
Today we are going to take a look at nursery rhymes and their origins.
A. Go to this site: http://www.rhymes.org.uk/
B. Check out the list of nursery rhymes! How many of these do you know now or did you play as a child? Make a list.
C. Starting now and finishing for homework, select 10 rhymes to research.
D. Read the lyrics. Say what you think they mean.
E. Read the history of the lyrics and summarize.
F. In a sentence or two, explain how close you were to the real meaning of the words.
For example: "Ring around the rosey" sounds like it is a game where children dance or walk in a circle around a pretty flower bush. Not so! Go to the site and find the real meaning. You will see that my best guess was not very close to the original meaning. You will find that many rhymes were really political statements well hidden in sweet sounding songs.
Post in CANVAS by Thursday. 100 Points
On Thursday, we will look at current news and write original "nursery rhymes!" Be looking for an interesting current event. Bring suggestions to class.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014 - Thursday
Class Work
Did you thank a veteran for your freedom? If not, it is always a good day to do so! Thanks to those in our class who served.
Please return to your "game" groups. Take 5-10 minutes to make sure that you are ready.
The requirements follow. Look for this information as you take notes. (See blue below.)
Tell where each of the three games started.
Explain if it is or was popular.
Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
Why do or did people enjoy the game?
Was it better to be a spectator or player?
Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
12 slides total. (More slides will be fine!)
As you listen, just take free-form notes. What did you find interesting? What was new information? What memories, if any, do you have of the games mentioned? What games would you like to try?
Submit your notes after the presentations. We will allow time following each presentation for you to write a few thoughts. Be sure your name is on the top if your note sheet! For those of you who hate handwriting, feel free to type your notes. Paper submissions are required.
Homework
Make a toy. Conduct a bit of research and find and make a toy. Listen for examples in class. Your task is to make a toy out of odds and ends that you find around your home or yard. Do NOT spend money on this project. Think about it. What toys might interest children? Would boys prefer something different from girls? These could be toys from another culture and/or time.
In addition to your toy, write a one-page report on the history of your toy. Tell the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the toy. Give credit to your sources.
Sample sources:
http://engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com/category/homemade-toys/
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/gamestoysartscraftstideaskids.html
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrTHR357WRUgysAY79XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0dGM3OHBhBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDQxOF8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-250-s&va=colonial+toys+from+the+1600%27s
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Did you thank a veteran for your freedom? If not, it is always a good day to do so! Thanks to those in our class who served.
Please return to your "game" groups. Take 5-10 minutes to make sure that you are ready.
The requirements follow. Look for this information as you take notes. (See blue below.)
Tell where each of the three games started.
As you listen, just take free-form notes. What did you find interesting? What was new information? What memories, if any, do you have of the games mentioned? What games would you like to try?
Submit your notes after the presentations. We will allow time following each presentation for you to write a few thoughts. Be sure your name is on the top if your note sheet! For those of you who hate handwriting, feel free to type your notes. Paper submissions are required.
Homework
Make a toy. Conduct a bit of research and find and make a toy. Listen for examples in class. Your task is to make a toy out of odds and ends that you find around your home or yard. Do NOT spend money on this project. Think about it. What toys might interest children? Would boys prefer something different from girls? These could be toys from another culture and/or time.
In addition to your toy, write a one-page report on the history of your toy. Tell the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the toy. Give credit to your sources.
Sample sources:
http://engagingtoddleractivities.wordpress.com/category/homemade-toys/
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/gamestoysartscraftstideaskids.html
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=AwrTHR357WRUgysAY79XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0dGM3OHBhBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1ZJUDQxOF8x?_adv_prop=image&fr=yfp-t-250-s&va=colonial+toys+from+the+1600%27s
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Thursday, November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
Class Work
Return to or find your group. No more 2, 3, or 4 members.
A.(Required) Select an ancient game. (Groups of four.)
B. Chose three of the following:
Prepare a PowerPoint to explain each. (Two or three slides for each for a total of 10)
You may work on this today. Post in CANVAS before class on Thursday, 11/13/14.
TOYS!
Did you know that there is a toy hall of fame? What toys were/are your favorites? What toys would you like to see in the Hall of Fame?
http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/06/here-are-the-three-toy-hall-of-fame-entries-for-2014-and-the-alsorans?refid=0
Here are some past winners!
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/
Then there is Toy Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz2wyBy3kc
TOYS will be the topic of our next unit. Look now for fun.
Return to or find your group. No more 2, 3, or 4 members.
A.(Required) Select an ancient game. (Groups of four.)
B. Chose three of the following:
- Select a modern game. (No drinking games, please.)
- Select a team game.
- Select a video game. (tablets included - Candy Crush, Bejeweled, etc.)
- Select a board game.
- Select a card game.
- Select a game played with dice.
Prepare a PowerPoint to explain each. (Two or three slides for each for a total of 10)
- Tell where each game started.
- Explain if it is or was popular.
- Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
- Why do or did people enjoy the game?
- Was it better to be a spectator or player?
- Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
- Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
- 12 slides total.
You may work on this today. Post in CANVAS before class on Thursday, 11/13/14.
TOYS!
Did you know that there is a toy hall of fame? What toys were/are your favorites? What toys would you like to see in the Hall of Fame?
http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/06/here-are-the-three-toy-hall-of-fame-entries-for-2014-and-the-alsorans?refid=0
Here are some past winners!
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/
Then there is Toy Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz2wyBy3kc
TOYS will be the topic of our next unit. Look now for fun.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
Class Work
"Let the Games Begin!"
Today you will play three different games. Some you might remember these from childhood. Others may be new to you.
Think about it:
1. Why do we play games anyway?
2. Have you played children's party games such as Duck, Duck, Goose, or Red Rover, or Hide-and-go-seek? Have you ever been in a Snipe Hunt? What about playing Ring Around the Rosey or London Bridge? Spin the Bottle, anyone?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snipe+hunt
Read all about Snipe Hunts at: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SnipeHunt
How about "I Have a Little Doggie and He Won't Bite You!" Maybe you played "Button, Button, Who's got the Button?"
How about "Pictionary" or Charades?
Any takers for checkers or chess? Did you ever play Old Maid, Crazy Eights, or War? What about Slap Jack?
Today we are going to play a few games. Some are board games. Others are card games. Some are just plain silly. Laughter is wonderful! You will have 12 minutes to play a game. Then, post your thoughts/reactions in CANVAS. We should have time for you to try at least 3 games. (30 pts.)
Like I said before, "Let the games begin!" And then there are the Hunger Games and other "games" of war.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfddZboSE8
Gladiator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0DxK1ZEMcg
Next Assignment:
A. (Required) Select an ancient game. (Groups of four.)
B. Chose three of the following:
Prepare a PowerPoint to explain each. (Two or three slides for each for a total of 10)
"Let the Games Begin!"
Today you will play three different games. Some you might remember these from childhood. Others may be new to you.
Think about it:
1. Why do we play games anyway?
2. Have you played children's party games such as Duck, Duck, Goose, or Red Rover, or Hide-and-go-seek? Have you ever been in a Snipe Hunt? What about playing Ring Around the Rosey or London Bridge? Spin the Bottle, anyone?
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snipe+hunt
Read all about Snipe Hunts at: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SnipeHunt
How about "I Have a Little Doggie and He Won't Bite You!" Maybe you played "Button, Button, Who's got the Button?"
How about "Pictionary" or Charades?
Any takers for checkers or chess? Did you ever play Old Maid, Crazy Eights, or War? What about Slap Jack?
Today we are going to play a few games. Some are board games. Others are card games. Some are just plain silly. Laughter is wonderful! You will have 12 minutes to play a game. Then, post your thoughts/reactions in CANVAS. We should have time for you to try at least 3 games. (30 pts.)
Like I said before, "Let the games begin!" And then there are the Hunger Games and other "games" of war.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfddZboSE8
Gladiator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0DxK1ZEMcg
Next Assignment:
A. (Required) Select an ancient game. (Groups of four.)
B. Chose three of the following:
- Select a modern game. (No drinking games, please.)
- Select a team game.
- Select a video game. (tablets included - Candy Crush, Bejeweled, etc.)
- Select a board game.
- Select a card game.
- Select a game played with dice.
Prepare a PowerPoint to explain each. (Two or three slides for each for a total of 10)
- Tell where each game started.
- Explain if it is or was popular.
- Tell how it is played. Were there prizes?
- Why do or did people enjoy the game?
- Was it better to be a spectator or player?
- Predict if you think each game will exist into the future.
- Be sure to include a title page with your names and a final slide with the sources listed.
- 12 slides total.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014 - Thursday
Here's where we are:
A. First, we need to finish the TRANSFORMATION presentations.
Next:
B. Share a ghost story. There are plenty out there. Find one. Practice telling it or practice reading it. Either way, you have no more than 5 minutes to share the tale. Use your voice, facial expressions and movements to make us believe that things really do go bump in the night. (75 points) http://americanfolklore.net/halloween.html
or
B. We will study Halloween things. Draw your item out of the pumpkin. Your task is to find out all that you can about the history of the object. How did it come to be associated with Halloween? What is its significance? What special "powers" does it have? How is it viewed today. Create a picture collage of your object. Show it while you share the information with the class on Thursday. 75 points)
A. History
B. Halloween association
C. Importance
D. Powers
E. Reactions today
*******Extra Credit: Come in costume! This is NOT required but will take the place of 50 points of a PAST missing assignment. (Pictures, please!)
FYI:
A. First, we need to finish the TRANSFORMATION presentations.
Next:
B. Share a ghost story. There are plenty out there. Find one. Practice telling it or practice reading it. Either way, you have no more than 5 minutes to share the tale. Use your voice, facial expressions and movements to make us believe that things really do go bump in the night. (75 points) http://americanfolklore.net/halloween.html
or
B. We will study Halloween things. Draw your item out of the pumpkin. Your task is to find out all that you can about the history of the object. How did it come to be associated with Halloween? What is its significance? What special "powers" does it have? How is it viewed today. Create a picture collage of your object. Show it while you share the information with the class on Thursday. 75 points)
A. History
B. Halloween association
C. Importance
D. Powers
E. Reactions today
*******Extra Credit: Come in costume! This is NOT required but will take the place of 50 points of a PAST missing assignment. (Pictures, please!)
FYI:
Now - let's take a look at Ghost Towns: http://www.cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/
TREAT TIME!
and . . . no homework - no trick.
Happy Halloween! Happy Haunting!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
October 28, 2014 Tuesday
Class Work
This was the homework:
(50 Points)
At the end of the presentations, you will be asked to compare your transformed or transforming character to the other transformed or transforming characters. (Orange sheet provided) (46 pts.)
or
We will study Halloween things. Draw your item out of the pumpkin. Your task is to find out all that you can about the history of the object. How did it come to be associated with Halloween? What is its significance? What special "powers" does it have? How is it viewed today. Create a picture collage of your object. Show it while you share the information with the class on Thursday. 75 points)
Extra Credit: Come in costume! This is NOT required but will take the place of 50 points of a PAST missing assignment.
This was the homework:
Select a character who undergoes a transformation. Explain:
1. What or who was the character before the transformation. Describe visually.
2. What or who the character becomes.
3. Discuss the personality before and after the transformation.
4. Explain if the transformation is for the good of society and the individual or if the transformation is evil and/or dangerous.
5. If possible, provide a link to the transformation scene if the story has been made into a movie. Or, provide illustrations.
6. Be prepared to share the information and the scene/illustrations in class on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
(50 Points)
At the end of the presentations, you will be asked to compare your transformed or transforming character to the other transformed or transforming characters. (Orange sheet provided) (46 pts.)
- Identify your character.
- How does your character transform?
- What other character(s) transform as yours does?
- What is the reason your character transforms?
- What other characters have similar reasons?
- What are the results of your character's transformation?
- What other characters have similar results?
- How did other "beings" react to your transformed character?
- What other characters have similar reactions?
- If you had the ability to transform, would you? Explain. What would be the advantages? What would be the disadvantages?
or
We will study Halloween things. Draw your item out of the pumpkin. Your task is to find out all that you can about the history of the object. How did it come to be associated with Halloween? What is its significance? What special "powers" does it have? How is it viewed today. Create a picture collage of your object. Show it while you share the information with the class on Thursday. 75 points)
Extra Credit: Come in costume! This is NOT required but will take the place of 50 points of a PAST missing assignment.
Now - let's take a look at Ghost Towns: http://www.cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/
Thursday, October 23, 2014
October 23, 2014 - Thursday
Class Work
1. Which story did you read? What did you like about it? What was challenging? Was it frightening? What Gothic elements did you find?
These were the choices:
For homework, read or listen to one of Poe's stories. Summarize the tale in a note to a friend where you try to get the friend to read or to avoid the story. (1 page)
2
4. What characters from literature, movies, or television transform?
Consider:
Superman
Incredible Hulk
Popeye
Batman
Cat Woman
Beast from Beauty and the Beast
Little Mermaid/Ursula
(Name more!)
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iojcp__Tm6Y
Beast transformations- good to bad and back again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__x8CYAVMbk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms05La1pDIU
If there were a potion to cure all of the evil in the world, would you want a taste? Consider the following:
What does "transformation" mean today? What did it mean in the late 1800s?
Now: https://dictionary.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrSbngIS0lURIMAqnVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0OW44bmU5BHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1NNRTY1Ml8x?p=transformation&.sep=
Then: http://webstersdictionary1828.com/
For the rest of class we will look at the 1820 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Homework:
Select a character who undergoes a transformation. Explain:
1. What or who was the character before the transformation. Describe visually.
2. What or who the character becomes.
3. Discuss the personality before and after the transformation.
4. Explain if the transformation is for the good of society and the individual or if the transformation is evil and/or dangerous.
5. If possible, provide a link to the transformation scene if the story has been made into a movie. Or, provide illustrations.
6. Be prepared to share the information and the scene/illustrations in class on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
1. Which story did you read? What did you like about it? What was challenging? Was it frightening? What Gothic elements did you find?
These were the choices:
For homework, read or listen to one of Poe's stories. Summarize the tale in a note to a friend where you try to get the friend to read or to avoid the story. (1 page)
Choose from:
"The Black Cat"
"The Pit and the Pendelium"
Find them here: http://poestories.com/stories.php
2
4. What characters from literature, movies, or television transform?
Consider:
Superman
Incredible Hulk
Popeye
Batman
Cat Woman
Beast from Beauty and the Beast
Little Mermaid/Ursula
(Name more!)
Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iojcp__Tm6Y
Beast transformations- good to bad and back again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__x8CYAVMbk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms05La1pDIU
If there were a potion to cure all of the evil in the world, would you want a taste? Consider the following:
- Politicians
- Economic Leaders
- Religious Leaders
- Lawyers & Judges & Police
- Medical Workers
What does "transformation" mean today? What did it mean in the late 1800s?
Now: https://dictionary.search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrSbngIS0lURIMAqnVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0OW44bmU5BHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQR2dGlkA1NNRTY1Ml8x?p=transformation&.sep=
Then: http://webstersdictionary1828.com/
For the rest of class we will look at the 1820 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Homework:
Select a character who undergoes a transformation. Explain:
1. What or who was the character before the transformation. Describe visually.
2. What or who the character becomes.
3. Discuss the personality before and after the transformation.
4. Explain if the transformation is for the good of society and the individual or if the transformation is evil and/or dangerous.
5. If possible, provide a link to the transformation scene if the story has been made into a movie. Or, provide illustrations.
6. Be prepared to share the information and the scene/illustrations in class on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
1. Write the title of the horror movie you watched on the board. Join with others who saw the same movie. If nobody else watched your movie, the choice of partners is up to you.
Discuss:
1. Main characters/acting
2. Music
3. "color" and lighting
4. The stuff that scared you.
5. Why you liked or did not like the movie.
6. Are there follow-up movies? Should there be?
Were you scared of monsters in the closet, under the bed, or outside of the window? Share a memory.
Now for a little bit of fun: Monster's Inc. (Discover the answer to why children are scared of monsters in the night.)
************************
Back to ravens. What facts did you find out about the birds?
We will now follow along as Vincent Price reads Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem, "The Raven."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuGZ_wp_i9w
Look for the following and be ready to discuss.
Purple?
Raven?
Lenore?
Speaker?
Nevermore?
Friends?
Midnight?
Etc.
For homework, read or listen to one of Poe's stories. Summarize the tale in a note to a friend where you try to get the friend to read or to avoid the story. (1 page)
Choose from:
"The Black Cat"
"The Pit and the Pendelium"
"The Cask of Amontillado"
"The Masque of the Red Death"
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
Find them here: http://poestories.com/stories.php
1. Write the title of the horror movie you watched on the board. Join with others who saw the same movie. If nobody else watched your movie, the choice of partners is up to you.
Discuss:
1. Main characters/acting
2. Music
3. "color" and lighting
4. The stuff that scared you.
5. Why you liked or did not like the movie.
6. Are there follow-up movies? Should there be?
Were you scared of monsters in the closet, under the bed, or outside of the window? Share a memory.
Now for a little bit of fun: Monster's Inc. (Discover the answer to why children are scared of monsters in the night.)
************************
Back to ravens. What facts did you find out about the birds?
We will now follow along as Vincent Price reads Edgar Allen Poe's famous poem, "The Raven."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuGZ_wp_i9w
Look for the following and be ready to discuss.
Purple?
Raven?
Lenore?
Speaker?
Nevermore?
Friends?
Midnight?
Etc.
For homework, read or listen to one of Poe's stories. Summarize the tale in a note to a friend where you try to get the friend to read or to avoid the story. (1 page)
Choose from:
"The Black Cat"
"The Pit and the Pendelium"
"The Cask of Amontillado"
"The Masque of the Red Death"
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
Find them here: http://poestories.com/stories.php
Thursday, October 16, 2014
October 16, 2014 - Thursday
Class Work
Leftovers . . .
Homework: A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items.
Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm
B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item. What is the history? Where did the "fear" begin? This should be at least one page in length. Cite your sources. This is due Tuesday.
What scares you? It is normal to have at least 2 or possible 3 fears. (Discussion)
Why do these things frighten you?
Is there a grain of truth in the fear - a reason for you to have the fear?
What horror movies have you seen? Why do people go to horror movies anyway? Why do we humans seem to enjoy a safe scare?
http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/exploring-thrill-seeking-personalities
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/10/why-do-some-brains-enjoy-fear/280938/
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/25/why-our-brains-love-horror-movies-fear-catharsis-a-sense-of-doom.html
Read at least two articles and then summarize the information in three paragraphs. You may locate other articles. Include your source. Post in CANVAS by Tuesday.
Over the weekend, you need to watch a horror movie and read a scary story. (More information will be given on Thursday.) Let's discuss possibilities.
Class Activity
In class, you will listen to a folktale that originated in Afganastan. The selection is from And the Mountains Echoed, a book by Khaled Hosseini. He also wrote The Kite Runner. As you listen to the folktale, draw the monster and add additional information about where the monster lives and what the monster does. Add notes to explain. Paper and markers will be provided. Feel free to add notes to your illustration.
What do you know about RAVENS?
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/raven/
http://news.softpedia.com/news/10-Amazing-Facts-About-Ravens-70914.shtml
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/492234/raven
Ravens and other birds: http://www.shades-of-night.com/aviary/birdfict.html
5. Read at least three stories featuring ravens from:
http://www.shades-of-night.com/aviary/birdfict.html
Post your summaries of each story in CANVAS. Due next Thursday.
6. Watch a horror movie over the weekend. Be ready for an in-class activity on Tuesday.
Now . . . on with The Raven!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuGZ_wp_i9w
Purple?
Raven?
Lenore?
Speaker?
Nevermore?
Friends?
Midnight?
Etc.
Leftovers . . .
Homework: A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items.
Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm
B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item. What is the history? Where did the "fear" begin? This should be at least one page in length. Cite your sources. This is due Tuesday.
What scares you? It is normal to have at least 2 or possible 3 fears. (Discussion)
Why do these things frighten you?
Is there a grain of truth in the fear - a reason for you to have the fear?
What horror movies have you seen? Why do people go to horror movies anyway? Why do we humans seem to enjoy a safe scare?
http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/exploring-thrill-seeking-personalities
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/10/why-do-some-brains-enjoy-fear/280938/
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/10/25/why-our-brains-love-horror-movies-fear-catharsis-a-sense-of-doom.html
Read at least two articles and then summarize the information in three paragraphs. You may locate other articles. Include your source. Post in CANVAS by Tuesday.
Over the weekend, you need to watch a horror movie and read a scary story. (More information will be given on Thursday.) Let's discuss possibilities.
Class Activity
In class, you will listen to a folktale that originated in Afganastan. The selection is from And the Mountains Echoed, a book by Khaled Hosseini. He also wrote The Kite Runner. As you listen to the folktale, draw the monster and add additional information about where the monster lives and what the monster does. Add notes to explain. Paper and markers will be provided. Feel free to add notes to your illustration.
What do you know about RAVENS?
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/raven/
http://news.softpedia.com/news/10-Amazing-Facts-About-Ravens-70914.shtml
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/492234/raven
Ravens and other birds: http://www.shades-of-night.com/aviary/birdfict.html
5. Read at least three stories featuring ravens from:
http://www.shades-of-night.com/aviary/birdfict.html
Post your summaries of each story in CANVAS. Due next Thursday.
6. Watch a horror movie over the weekend. Be ready for an in-class activity on Tuesday.
Now . . . on with The Raven!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuGZ_wp_i9w
Purple?
Raven?
Lenore?
Speaker?
Nevermore?
Friends?
Midnight?
Etc.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
October 14, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
1. In class, you will listen to a folktale that originated in Afganastan. The selection is from And the Mountains Echoed, a book by Khaled Hosseini. He also wrote The Kite Runner. As you listen to the folktale, draw the monster and add additional information about where the monster lives and what the monster does. Add notes to explain. Paper and markers will be provided. Feel free to add notes to your illustration.
2. Pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
What scares you? It is normal to have at least 2 or possible 3 fears. (Discussion)
Why do these things frighten you?
Is there a grain of truth in the fear - a reason for you to have the fear?
What horror movies have you seen? Why do people go to horror movies anyway? Why do we humans seem to enjoy a safe scare?
http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm
Over the weekend, you need to watch a horror movie and read a scary story. (More information will be given on Thursday.) Let's discuss possibilities.
3. Homework: A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items.
Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm
B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item. What is the history? Where did the "fear" begin? This should be at least one page in length. Cite your sources.
This was the homework.
Now, pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
We will present today!
1. In class, you will listen to a folktale that originated in Afganastan. The selection is from And the Mountains Echoed, a book by Khaled Hosseini. He also wrote The Kite Runner. As you listen to the folktale, draw the monster and add additional information about where the monster lives and what the monster does. Add notes to explain. Paper and markers will be provided. Feel free to add notes to your illustration.
2. Pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
- The name of the monster.
- What the monster looks like.
- Where the monster originated.
- Where the monster lives.
- The size of the monster.
- Special abilities of the monster.
- Why the monster is famous or should be.
- Hardships faces by the monster.
- What the monster has done to become famous
- How to avoid or kill the monster
What scares you? It is normal to have at least 2 or possible 3 fears. (Discussion)
Why do these things frighten you?
Is there a grain of truth in the fear - a reason for you to have the fear?
What horror movies have you seen? Why do people go to horror movies anyway? Why do we humans seem to enjoy a safe scare?
http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm
Over the weekend, you need to watch a horror movie and read a scary story. (More information will be given on Thursday.) Let's discuss possibilities.
3. Homework: A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items.
Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm
B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item. What is the history? Where did the "fear" begin? This should be at least one page in length. Cite your sources.
This was the homework.
Now, pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
- The name of the monster.
- What the monster looks like.
- Where the monster originated.
- Where the monster lives.
- The size of the monster.
- Special abilities of the monster.
- Why the monster is famous or should be.
- Hardships faces by the monster.
- What the monster has done to become famous
- How to avoid or kill the monster
We will present today!
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
October 7, 2014, Tuesday
Class Work
1. Cinderella Day - Watch and learn from each other.
Speaking of monsters . . . what monsters do you know of? (Brainstorm at your table. Do a quick search for pictures/illustrations of these monsters. Also, see what written information is available. Create an annotated list of links. (List the link - tell what you found there - one submission per table.)
This site has some "monster" information. You might find it interesting. Peruse it for homework.
http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/monsters.html
Now, pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
Announcement: There is no class on Thursday, October 9, 2014. I have a medical appoint that cannot be changed.
1. Cinderella Day - Watch and learn from each other.
- Each group will present. All must participate.
- Take notes. (Sheet provided)
Speaking of monsters . . . what monsters do you know of? (Brainstorm at your table. Do a quick search for pictures/illustrations of these monsters. Also, see what written information is available. Create an annotated list of links. (List the link - tell what you found there - one submission per table.)
This site has some "monster" information. You might find it interesting. Peruse it for homework.
http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/monsters.html
Now, pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film. Read all that you can about that monster. Interview three friends or classmates to see what, if anything, they know about your monster. (You just adopted a monster!) Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster or PowerPoint to use to describe the monster. Be sure to tell us:
- The name of the monster.
- What the monster looks like.
- Where the monster originated.
- Where the monster lives.
- The size of the monster.
- Special abilities of the monster.
- Why the monster is famous or should be.
- Hardships faces by the monster.
- What the monster has done to become famous
- How to avoid or kill the monster
Announcement: There is no class on Thursday, October 9, 2014. I have a medical appoint that cannot be changed.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
October 2, 2014 Thursday
Class Work
We will begin with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - An African Tale.
Directions:
1. Join a group of no more than 5.
2. Select a Cinderella story.
3. Read it.
4. Compare and contrast it to the Cinderella stories already discussed in class.
5. Prepare to share the story with the class.
6. Use PowerPoint. Tell the story as the slides progress. Add facial expression and vocal inflection as the pages "turn!"
7. All must participate.
Let the fun begin!
Groups will present on Tuesday. Post the project in CANVAS by Tuesday. Be sure to have ALL names of group members on the title slide along with the country and story title.
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Final 20 minutes of class:
Not everybody is in love with the idea of the perfect princess . . .
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Listen to a few lines from the article. . .
For homework, please write a one-page reaction to the article. Read the entire article first. Look back at your notes. This is a paper where you will agree or disagree with the author of the article. Clearly show what you think. Record the one-page essay in Canvas. Due: Tuesday, October 7, 2014.
We will begin with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - An African Tale.
Directions:
1. Join a group of no more than 5.
2. Select a Cinderella story.
3. Read it.
4. Compare and contrast it to the Cinderella stories already discussed in class.
5. Prepare to share the story with the class.
6. Use PowerPoint. Tell the story as the slides progress. Add facial expression and vocal inflection as the pages "turn!"
7. All must participate.
Let the fun begin!
Groups will present on Tuesday. Post the project in CANVAS by Tuesday. Be sure to have ALL names of group members on the title slide along with the country and story title.
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Final 20 minutes of class:
Not everybody is in love with the idea of the perfect princess . . .
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Listen to a few lines from the article. . .
For homework, please write a one-page reaction to the article. Read the entire article first. Look back at your notes. This is a paper where you will agree or disagree with the author of the article. Clearly show what you think. Record the one-page essay in Canvas. Due: Tuesday, October 7, 2014.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
Class Work
Class Work
1. Who is Cinderella? How faithful was Disney to the original stories you read from the book?
2. What are some common elements?
3. What is different?
4. What are the qualities of the Prince in the story?
A really short Disney version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggS61GeN-dA
Another version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5yJRIMuMYs
And . . . here we go again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wppM8ycod0
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Cinderella today...If Cinderella came to our day and time, what would she need to change? What should remain the same?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRYU4cqUAUs
What about Prince Charming today? What qualities should remain the same? What would he need to change?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLgodxO8L0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLgodxO8L0k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywnS8sUYD6Q
What about a Fairy God Mother????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQmQQYWBmo0
What other "magic" does a princess need? How about a little help with the work?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAsG__XjU8Q
And then... you need an evil "queen", "step-mother", "dragon"...
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/enchanted-2007/
The magical ball...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfpiATTT7OY
And they lived happily ever after...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtghn3v5zg0
How does Cinderella "play" around the world?
Native American "Cinderella"
http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/046.html
African Cinderella
http://talesoffaerie.blogspot.com/2010/09/african-cinderella.html
Chinese Cinderella
http://www.myseveralworlds.com/2007/08/02/yeh-shen-the-chinese-cinderella/
Irish Cinderella
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/short-stories/fair-brown-and-trembling.html
Indian Cinderella
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/india/literature/cinderella.htm
or
Your group can pick a culture and do a bit of research to see if there is a Cinderella story!
Directions:
1. Join a group of no more than 5.
2. Select a Cinderella story.
3. Read it.
4. Compare and contrast it to the Cinderella stories already discussed in class.
5. Prepare to share the story with the class. You may read it, act it out, or present it as a news story.
6. All must participate.
Homework - Post in CANVAS by Thursday.
Conduct research. Find out more about the country or origin and the time period of the Cinderella your group selected.
1. What is the setting? What is the climate?
2. What are some customs?
3. How did they dress?
4. Were there any challenges of the day? Wars? Plagues?
5. Why would "Cinderella" be an important story for that place?
30 pts.
Also, be thinking about a different "princess" or "prince" to explore in story and movie. Bring suggestions to class on Thursday.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Class Work
1. We will hear about yellow and silver!
These items were left over from Tuesday. Let's have a bit of fun with the stories.
2. Stories have been used around the world to teach lessons about life. Join one of three groups and participate in a Readers' Theatre activity.
1. Assign parts - you may have more than one.
2. Read through so that you know the story.
3. Read through again now that you know a bit about the characters.
4. Read for the class. VOCAL enthusiasm is a MUST! Appropriate facial expressions are also required.
Group work: 34pts.
Vocal inflection and varied volume: 33pts.
Facial Expression: 33 pts
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Homework - The due date has been extended.
Read "Cinderella" - p. 3 and "Ashenputtel" - p. 68
Explain in paragraph form what is similar between the two stories? What are the differences? Which version do you think would be most liked by girls in 21st Century America? Explain. Use specific lines from the stories in your answers.
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On Tuesday, we will be taking a close look at Cinderella. Over the weekend, view a "Cinderella" movie. The original Disney movie is fine as are more current versions.
Consider:
Enchanted
Ever After
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Etc.
Be ready to discuss the movie in class.
1. We will hear about yellow and silver!
These items were left over from Tuesday. Let's have a bit of fun with the stories.
2. Stories have been used around the world to teach lessons about life. Join one of three groups and participate in a Readers' Theatre activity.
1. Assign parts - you may have more than one.
2. Read through so that you know the story.
3. Read through again now that you know a bit about the characters.
4. Read for the class. VOCAL enthusiasm is a MUST! Appropriate facial expressions are also required.
Group work: 34pts.
Vocal inflection and varied volume: 33pts.
Facial Expression: 33 pts
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Homework - The due date has been extended.
Read "Cinderella" - p. 3 and "Ashenputtel" - p. 68
Explain in paragraph form what is similar between the two stories? What are the differences? Which version do you think would be most liked by girls in 21st Century America? Explain. Use specific lines from the stories in your answers.
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On Tuesday, we will be taking a close look at Cinderella. Over the weekend, view a "Cinderella" movie. The original Disney movie is fine as are more current versions.
Consider:
Enchanted
Ever After
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
Etc.
Be ready to discuss the movie in class.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
September 23, 2014 - Tuesday
Class Work
1. Color Presentations ... this was the assignment:
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
As a listener, take notes. Submit the notes at the end of the presentations. What did you learn about each color? (Worth 100 points)
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Stories have been used around the world to teach lessons about life. Join one of three groups and participate in a Readers' Theatre activity.
1. Assign parts - you may have more than one.
2. Read through so that you know the story.
3. Read through again now that you know a bit about the characters.
4. Read for the class. VOCAL enthusiasm is a MUST! Appropriate facial expressions are also required.
Group work: 34pts.
Vocal inflection and varied volume: 33pts.
Facial Expression: 33 pts
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Homework
Read "Cinderella" - p. 3 and "Ashenputtel" - p. 68
Explain in paragraph form what is similar between the two stories? What are the differences? Which version do you think would be most liked by girls in 21st Century America? Explain. Use specific lines from the stories in your answers.
1. Color Presentations ... this was the assignment:
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
- Introduce your color - have fun with this! Entertain us!
- Compare it to other colors - is it superior or inferior to other colors?
- Tell the history of your color (Check out a dictionary site.)
- Tell of your color in stories, art works, and nature.
- Tell who or what "wears" your color.
- Explain why your color is or is not important.
- ell how the story of Little Red Riding Hood would have been different if she had been wearing your color. ("No change" is not an acceptable response!)
As a listener, take notes. Submit the notes at the end of the presentations. What did you learn about each color? (Worth 100 points)
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Stories have been used around the world to teach lessons about life. Join one of three groups and participate in a Readers' Theatre activity.
1. Assign parts - you may have more than one.
2. Read through so that you know the story.
3. Read through again now that you know a bit about the characters.
4. Read for the class. VOCAL enthusiasm is a MUST! Appropriate facial expressions are also required.
Group work: 34pts.
Vocal inflection and varied volume: 33pts.
Facial Expression: 33 pts
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Homework
Read "Cinderella" - p. 3 and "Ashenputtel" - p. 68
Explain in paragraph form what is similar between the two stories? What are the differences? Which version do you think would be most liked by girls in 21st Century America? Explain. Use specific lines from the stories in your answers.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Class Work
Look back at these articles:
Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
Locate two points for discussion from each. Copy the quotations onto Post-its. This is a 10 minute prep activity. Place your post-its on the board when you are finished. Initial or sign on the back of the post-it.
Go to the board. Read the post-its. Select two statements. Take them with you to your seat. Now, react to the quotations. Visualize your thinking by writing on paper. Why did you select the quotations you did? Do you agree or disagree?
Let's all talk about these articles.
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For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
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Aesop's Fables
Let's look at some samples. What do you notice about the fables? How would you define "fable?"
#1 For homework, write a one-page report about Aesop. Who was he? Where did he live? What did he write? etc. Do NOT use Wikipedia. Look elsewhere. Give credit to your sources. (25 pts.)
#2
Read and summarize five of Aesop's fables. Your summaries should be two sentences in length each.
State the moral or message of each fable and explain why the message is or is not a useful message. Post on CANVAS. (50 pts.)
http://www.taleswithmorals.com/
http://aesopsfables.org/
#3Look for a fable that you and a partner could use to create a "youTube-like" visual.
Sample: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO8woGKhtUTgUAQ2JXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTQwOQRncHJpZANxTnVqNVguTlRxR3VpcVkyT2NsOUhBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMgRwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAzAEcXN0cmwDMzcEcXVlcnkDYWVzb3AncyBmYWJsZXMgdGhlIGJveSB3aG8gY3JpZWQgd29sZgR0X3N0bXADMTQxMTA2NjY5OQ--?p=aesop%27s+fables+the+boy+who+cried+wolf&fr2=sa-gp-search&fr=yfp-t-409
Look back at these articles:
Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
Locate two points for discussion from each. Copy the quotations onto Post-its. This is a 10 minute prep activity. Place your post-its on the board when you are finished. Initial or sign on the back of the post-it.
Go to the board. Read the post-its. Select two statements. Take them with you to your seat. Now, react to the quotations. Visualize your thinking by writing on paper. Why did you select the quotations you did? Do you agree or disagree?
Let's all talk about these articles.
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For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
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Aesop's Fables
Let's look at some samples. What do you notice about the fables? How would you define "fable?"
#1 For homework, write a one-page report about Aesop. Who was he? Where did he live? What did he write? etc. Do NOT use Wikipedia. Look elsewhere. Give credit to your sources. (25 pts.)
#2
Read and summarize five of Aesop's fables. Your summaries should be two sentences in length each.
State the moral or message of each fable and explain why the message is or is not a useful message. Post on CANVAS. (50 pts.)
http://www.taleswithmorals.com/
http://aesopsfables.org/
#3Look for a fable that you and a partner could use to create a "youTube-like" visual.
Sample: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO8woGKhtUTgUAQ2JXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTQwOQRncHJpZANxTnVqNVguTlRxR3VpcVkyT2NsOUhBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMgRwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAzAEcXN0cmwDMzcEcXVlcnkDYWVzb3AncyBmYWJsZXMgdGhlIGJveSB3aG8gY3JpZWQgd29sZgR0X3N0bXADMTQxMTA2NjY5OQ--?p=aesop%27s+fables+the+boy+who+cried+wolf&fr2=sa-gp-search&fr=yfp-t-409
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Three Little Pigs & RED
Class Work
1. Return to your Three Little Pigs groups and practice one more time. Create "background" on a board. Markers are available.
Let the show begin! Remember that each person must speak. Use facial expression, vocal inflection, and movement as appropriate. Help the audience to have fun! (100 points possible)
2. Here is a wolf story you might not have heard: http://blog.dictionary.com/tuesday/ Read and react - class discussion.
3. The story of Little Red Riding Hood: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LittRed.shtml (Read Aloud . . . parts will be assigned . . .)
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
Homework: Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
What do you think? React in paragraph format and post in CANVAS by 2014Thursday, September 18, 2014. Consider the following in your response:
1. Return to your Three Little Pigs groups and practice one more time. Create "background" on a board. Markers are available.
Let the show begin! Remember that each person must speak. Use facial expression, vocal inflection, and movement as appropriate. Help the audience to have fun! (100 points possible)
2. Here is a wolf story you might not have heard: http://blog.dictionary.com/tuesday/ Read and react - class discussion.
3. The story of Little Red Riding Hood: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/LittRed.shtml (Read Aloud . . . parts will be assigned . . .)
So, what is significant about "red?" What if she had been wearing blue, or yellow, or green, or purple, or black?
You will "adopt a color" to research and to present. You need to:
- Introduce your color - have fun with this! Entertain us!
- Compare it to other colors - is it superior or inferior to other colors?
- Tell the history of your color (Check out a dictionary site.)
- Tell of your color in stories, art works, and nature.
- Tell who or what "wears" your color.
- Explain why your color is or is not important.
- ell how the story of Little Red Riding Hood would have been different if she had been wearing your color. ("No change" is not an acceptable response!)
For your viewing pleasure . . . "Red" is alive and well!
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28776224 Little Red Riding Hood in ballet/modern jazz
Homework: Read "Dances with Wolves" an article by Catherine Orenstein http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2004/danceswithwolves.asp
Also read: http://www.helium.com/items/1697244-little-red-riding-hood
What do you think? React in paragraph format and post in CANVAS by 2014Thursday, September 18, 2014. Consider the following in your response:
- Did the articles change your opinion of the "Little Red Riding Hood" story? Explain.
- Do you agree or disagree with the authors. Be specific. Quote lines from the essays and explain.
- What was the most interesting historical information? Why?
Thursday, September 11, 2014
September 11, 2014
The following was posted on Facebook by some of my relatives. Take a moment today to remember 9/11/01.At this moment 13 year ago, millions of Americans went to bed quietly with no thought that the next morning their world would change forever.
That night hundreds packed flight bags they would not live to open. Thousands slept with loved ones for the last time.
One never knows what a new day has in store.
Let us live each day to the fullest and never miss a chance to let those dearest to us know of our love for them.
So, tonight, if you have people in your life whom you love, tell them . . .
Class Work
1. What did you discover about wolves?
2. Back to Peter and the Wolf - discussion to follow.
Think back to what we learned about wolves . Is the wolf in Peter and the Wolf anything like the real creature?
3. What is the message in the story? What can we, the viewers, learn about human nature from the story? What is your "take-away?" What do you think? Would you like the children you know to see the movie or listen to the music? Explain. (After table discussion, this will be an in-class writing exercise. Please post in Canvas. This is a group discussion, but it is an individual writing exercise. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. You have up to 15 minutes to complete the work.) (20 pts.)
3. The Three Little Pigs
Homework
Conduct research about the color RED. Consult at least two sources.
1. What is important about RED?
2. Does it symbolize anything?
3. Did any important people wear or use RED?
4. Did any artists feature RED in any of their works?
5. What books, songs, stories, movies, plays, or television shows feature RED in the title?
6. How is RED created?
7. What is usually associated with RED? List 10.
8. List your sources. Friends count as sources.
This is worth 25 points. Post in CANVAS.
Do NOT use wikipedia as one of your sources. It is OK to start there, but jump from there to more reliable sources.
That night hundreds packed flight bags they would not live to open. Thousands slept with loved ones for the last time.
One never knows what a new day has in store.
Let us live each day to the fullest and never miss a chance to let those dearest to us know of our love for them.
So, tonight, if you have people in your life whom you love, tell them . . .
Class Work
1. What did you discover about wolves?
2. Back to Peter and the Wolf - discussion to follow.
Think back to what we learned about wolves . Is the wolf in Peter and the Wolf anything like the real creature?
3. What is the message in the story? What can we, the viewers, learn about human nature from the story? What is your "take-away?" What do you think? Would you like the children you know to see the movie or listen to the music? Explain. (After table discussion, this will be an in-class writing exercise. Please post in Canvas. This is a group discussion, but it is an individual writing exercise. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. You have up to 15 minutes to complete the work.) (20 pts.)
3. The Three Little Pigs
- Story time: http://homepages.uni-paderborn.de/odenbach/wwwmath/pigs/pig3.html
- Group Activity - the story grows ...
- You will be getting into one of three groups. No more than 10 people may be in any one group.
- Count off by 2s.
- Even #s will be responsible for the first half of the story
- Odd #s will be responsible for the last half of the story.
- Read through the story. Figure out how to get EVERYBODY in your sub-group to take part in a reading for the class.
- The ultimate goal is to entertain us with a reading. Use vocal inflection. Music/singing is OK. Beat out a rhythm. Chant. Be creative! Create some sort of sound-effect for each character. (Remember Peter and the Wolf?)
Homework
Conduct research about the color RED. Consult at least two sources.
1. What is important about RED?
2. Does it symbolize anything?
3. Did any important people wear or use RED?
4. Did any artists feature RED in any of their works?
5. What books, songs, stories, movies, plays, or television shows feature RED in the title?
6. How is RED created?
7. What is usually associated with RED? List 10.
8. List your sources. Friends count as sources.
This is worth 25 points. Post in CANVAS.
Do NOT use wikipedia as one of your sources. It is OK to start there, but jump from there to more reliable sources.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014 - Tuesday
This was the homework:
HomeworkSelect a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
Class Work
1. Today we will share the PowerPoint presentations. Your job as a listener is to take notes on each number. Submit your notes at the end of class. (45 possible points for the notes . . . 3 points per presentation)
2. Now, a bit more about wolves . . . What do you know about wolves? What do you think you know about wolves?
Homework:
Research WOLVES. Check our the life and times and locals of wolves. Let's see if we can figure out where these crazy stories originated!
Read at least one article and list the Top 10 things to know about wolves. Give credit to your sources. MLA Style please.
(20 Pts. on Canvas)
3. Peter and the Wolf an Academy Award Winner of the 2007 Short Animated Film award. Watch . . . note how this wolf relates to what you think you already know about wolves.
HomeworkSelect a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
Class Work
1. Today we will share the PowerPoint presentations. Your job as a listener is to take notes on each number. Submit your notes at the end of class. (45 possible points for the notes . . . 3 points per presentation)
2. Now, a bit more about wolves . . . What do you know about wolves? What do you think you know about wolves?
Homework:
Research WOLVES. Check our the life and times and locals of wolves. Let's see if we can figure out where these crazy stories originated!
Read at least one article and list the Top 10 things to know about wolves. Give credit to your sources. MLA Style please.
(20 Pts. on Canvas)
3. Peter and the Wolf an Academy Award Winner of the 2007 Short Animated Film award. Watch . . . note how this wolf relates to what you think you already know about wolves.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
This was the homework!
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share. A. Groups of no more than five-
B. Take turns reading your stories.
C. Select one reader from each group to share with the class. This should be someone who has not yet shared in front of the class.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Discussion:W hat animals were popular? Did any need help? Were there any troublemakers in the group? Were there any helpers? What about magic - was there any? Was there a lesson to be learned?
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
Today - Stories with three ________________.
Make a list of things associated with the number THREE!
Three Little Pigs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPs6_0g8RHA
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atipwymJk5I
Three Blind Mice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaChKSV8kg
Three Billy Goats Gruff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXPPi2Piaw
Why three________________? Is there anything special about the #3? http://greatdreams.com/three/three.htm
What do these stories have in common?
What messages are given or lessons to be learned?
Homework
Select a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
1. Go outside. Find something in nature. Create an original tale of how ______________ came to be. You must have 3-5 paragraphs. Post the story in CANVAS. Due Thursday. We will share. A. Groups of no more than five-
B. Take turns reading your stories.
C. Select one reader from each group to share with the class. This should be someone who has not yet shared in front of the class.
2. In addition, locate two additional "animal" folktales. These may come from the book or from an Internet site or from another book. Summarize each story. Get each summary down to one or two paragraphs. Was there a message in the tale? Explain in another paragraph.
Total: 4-6 paragraphs - 2-3 per story. Post n CANVAS.
Discussion:W hat animals were popular? Did any need help? Were there any troublemakers in the group? Were there any helpers? What about magic - was there any? Was there a lesson to be learned?
Sample site: http://www.felid.org/activities/page_103.htm
Today - Stories with three ________________.
Make a list of things associated with the number THREE!
Three Little Pigs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPs6_0g8RHA
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atipwymJk5I
Three Blind Mice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaChKSV8kg
Three Billy Goats Gruff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JXPPi2Piaw
Why three________________? Is there anything special about the #3? http://greatdreams.com/three/three.htm
What do these stories have in common?
What messages are given or lessons to be learned?
Homework
Select a number in class today. Three is not available.
Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint and share what you learned about the number. We will present in class on Tuesday. Post the PowerPoint in CANVAS. Include one additional slide that gives credit to your sources. (MLA Format - please.)
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