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.)
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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
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
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.
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