October 20, 2015 - Tuesday

Homework: Over the weekend, you watched a horror movie or read a scary story.

This is a list of the top 100 horror movies, just in case you need some suggestions.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt/top_100_horror_movies/
Some full length movies are on YouTube, but I can't promise that they are worth watching!

Here are some more suggestions: http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm

Horror stories adorn this site! Just click on the title, and the entire story appears! Magical!
http://www.blastr.com/2013-10-17/25-scary-stories-stephen-king-and-other-great-horror-writers-you-can-read-now

Write a brief review of the movie or story. Be the critic!  This is due Thursday, October 22, 2015.  You may choose to write this as a letter to the class convincing us that we should or should not view the movie.

Writing Reviews:

Here are some helpful hints for writing a review: http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_item

Class Work

Meet the Monsters! Introduce your monster to the class.

Class - take notes!Submit your notes at the end of class.
List:
Monster name:
Presenter name:
Details from the questions such as looks, origin, size, abilities, fame, difficulties, etc.

This was the assignment: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.
• What hardships are faced by the monster.
• What the monster has done to become famous.
• What classmates and friends think or know about the monster.
• How to avoid or kill the monster

Have a bit of fun with this. We will share next Tuesday. Don't forget to bring your monster! Post in CANVAS today - Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

This is where we are going. 
 A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items. Bring your list to class on Thursday.
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. 

On Thursday, you will select a haunted house item to research. Be thinking of what might interest you. 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.  

Also on Thursday, you will work with a group to create a visual haunted house. More details to follow!

OPctober 15, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

Take a look at The Div! (Pictures are posted around the room.) Would our culture find this monster frightening? Explain.

Next:

• Pick a monster, any monster, from literature or film.
• Sign the "adoption" board - one monster/one parent.
• 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! Congratulations!)

Be ready to introduce your monster to the class next Tuesday. Prepare a poster, Prezi, 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.
• What hardships are faced by the monster.
• What the monster has done to become famous.
• What classmates and friends think or know about the monster.
• How to avoid or kill the monster

Have a bit of fun with this. We will share next Tuesday. Don't forget to bring your monster! Post in CANVAS by Tuesday, October 20, 2015. (You will have some class time today to work on this. Be sure to conduct your interviews today.)

What horror movies have you seen? What suggestions can you offer?

Why do people go to horror movies anyway? Why do we humans seem to enjoy a safe scare? What happens to us when we watch? Read the "news" from WebMD for clues.

Let's see: http://nofilmschool.com/2013/10/psychology-behind-why-we-watch-horror-films

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/why-we-love-scary-movies


Over the weekend, you need to watch a horror movie or read a scary story

This is a list of the top 100 horror movies, just in case you need some suggestions.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt/top_100_horror_movies/
Some full length movies are on YouTube, but I can't promise that they are worth watching!

Here are some more suggestions: http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm

Horror stories adorn this site! Just click on the title, and the entire story appears! Magical!
http://www.blastr.com/2013-10-17/25-scary-stories-stephen-king-and-other-great-horror-writers-you-can-read-now

Write a brief review of the movie or story. Be the critic!  This is not due until next Thursday. We will talk more about it on Tuesday after the monster introductions. Your assignment this weekend is to view a horror movie or to read a scary story.
Here are some helpful hints for writing a review: http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/film-review-1.original.pdf

 

 

October 13, 2015 - Tuesday

If you have triskaidekaphobia, today is a bad day for you!

 

Class Work
1. What frightens you? Take a look at this L-O-N-G list and jot down the names and definitions of several that occasionally or always apply to you.
For example, do you have Ophidiophobia? There might be a good reason for that! http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/31/science/afraid-of-snakes-your-pulvinar-may-be-to-blame.html?_r=0
2. For the next 3 minutes, discuss fears at your table.

• What frightens you?
• Is there a logical reason for this?
• Tell of a time when you encountered that frightening thing!
•  Have you conquered that fear? Could you?

3. What about nightmares? What frightened you as a child? (Brief discussion) Did you have monsters under the bed or in the closet? (Discuss)

Let's look at Monsters Inc. for possible answers!
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvOQeozL4S0
A few scenes . . .

4. And now for a "real" monster!
Listen to the audio story of a folktale monster from Afghanistan.
A. Just listen the first time.
B. Draw a picture of the monster during the second reading.
C. Share! Post your picture on the board. Sign your name!
D. What was most frightening about this monster?

4. The Top 10 monsters in movies: https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrSbg.Tax1WRUQAToJXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTkwMQRncHJpZANMZWl6S2EuZVE3NmFJY1AuV0tFbTVBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxMARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMARwcXN0cgMEcHFzdHJsAwRxc3RybAMxNwRxdWVyeQNtb3N0ZXJzIGluIG1vdmlldwR0X3N0bXADMTQ0NDc2ODcwNw--?p=mosters+in+moview&fr2=sb-top-search&fr=yfp-t-901&fp=1

5. Be thinking about monsters. You will need to "adopt" a monster and introduce your monster to the class. Bring a list of your top three favorites on Thursday. (Look back at the monsters you studied for homework over the weekend.) You MUST have your own monster to introduce! There are plenty to go around.



Homework
Read these articles about fear or phobias.
1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brainsnacks/201203/the-only-5-fears-we-all-share
2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fighting-fear/201206/overcoming-phobias-6-important-principles
3. http://fristcenter.org/calendar/detail/fairy-tales-monsters-and-the-genetic-imagination (video)

Read 1 and 2. Watch 3.

• Summarize each.
• Explain if any of these fears or monsters could play a part in a good fairy tale! If so, explain. If not, explain.
• (30 pts.)

October 8, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work
It's story time! You will hear five Cinderella stories. Please fill in the chart for each. (handout)

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.) (Four or five per group.)

 

Homework: It's time to look for a monster to adopt!

This site has some "monster" information. Peruse it for homework.

http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/monsters.html

 Feel free to visit additional sites if the information about your favorite monsters is somewhat sparse!
Select a monster from each category:

• Early
• Classic
• Animals & Insects
• Other monstrosities

Provide a brief description of each monster selected.

• What does the monster look like?
• How big is the monster?
• Does it have special powers?
• Is it loved or feared? Explain.
• Where does it live?
• Does it have any friends?
• For what is it famous?

These are just a few of the many items to consider when describing a monster.

Also, tell why you selected each.
Consider:

• Do you remember being frightened by it as a child?
• Did you see the monster in a movie?
• Did you dress up as the monster on Halloween?
• Other?

Post all four "monsters" in CANVAS by Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

 

 

 

October 6, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. What did you find out about your culture? Share you information with the others in your group. Make sure that you all have the same understanding about:

• Climate
• Geography
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Food
• Housing
• Plants
• Animals
• Customs
• Hair styles
• Other?

The visuals add to the story need to reflect the time and location in which the story took place.

2. Create the storybook using PowerPoint or other presentation software. You MUST include appropriate illustrations/pictures. Music and sound effects are optional but may enhance your presentation. Many ancient stories were told by story tellers who traveled around and shared stories around the fire while playing a stringed instrument or drum. Be creative!

3. Make sure that each group member takes a turn telling the story and creating two or three pages.

4. Google Docs works well for group projects. Of course, nominating a "glue" person to piece it all together via e-mail is also an option.

5. Presentations are Thursday. ONE person per group needs to post the final project. All others need to note who posted. It is your responsibility to check to be sure your name appears on the title slide. (75 possible  points for the PowerPoint- 25 points for presenting well.)

6. If time permits, we will play Story Cubes!

October 1, 2015 - Thursday

Class Work

1. You will be given a slip containing part of one of the articles we read. The passages are numbered.

• Read the lines.
• Be ready to discuss/agree/or disagree with the statement.
• You will also be given a notes sheet. Take notes as you walk around the room and discuss the statements with your classmates.
• Ready - BEGIN walking/talking/note taking.
• A full class discussion will follow.

2. Cinderella is a story that occurs around the world.

Let's look at "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" as an example.
Trailer: https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-006&ei=utf-8&fr=ytff1-yff25&p=mufaro%27s%20beautiful%20daughters&type=
Music please: https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-006&ei=utf-8&fr=ytff1-yff25&p=mufaro%27s%20beautiful%20daughters&type=

Now settle back and listen . . .

• Join a group of no more than 5.
  2. Select a Cinderella story and culture.3. Explore the possibilities!
  http://nancykeane.com/rl/322.htm - Write your choice and group names on the board. No duplicates!
• Another source: http://therealcinderella.wikispaces.com/The+Mexican+Cinderella (Check the other options on the side.)
• Of course, a simple search for a specific country should bring up options! Don't be afraid to look!
  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!" Make sure that the pictures you select reflect the culture and location of the story. You wouldn't put palm trees in a story about Cinderella in the frozen north!
•  Please use PowerPoint for this or be sure you add pictures to Prezi or other presentation software. This is a story book!
   7. All must participate.
   
  Let the fun begin!

 

Homework - Post in CANVAS by Tuesday. (Individual work)

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?

6. In what ways does the cultural Cinderella differ from girls/women in our place and time?

 

30 pts.

 

 

Groups will present on Thursday. You will have part of the class time on Tuesday to polish the project. 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.

 

Check Aaron Shepherd's Readers' Theatre for some Cinderella stories . . .

http://www.aaronshep.com/cgi-bin/search_rt.pl?terms=cinderella&boolean=AND&case=Insensitive

 

 

September 29, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. We will finish the COLOR presentations. Continue with your notes. 

This WAS the homework:

• If you have not already watched a Cinderella movie, please do so by Tuesday. If you cannot find access to a Cinderella movie, Any princess will do.
• Watch for the characteristics of the princess and of the prince. If you watched the movie as a child, do you feel differently about the princess and the prince now that you are an adult? How do you feel about the use of Prince Charming and a Princess in movies for children? Explain in paragraph form. Post your response in CANVAS. 25 pts. Due Tuesday. 
• Read http://sutterfield.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/8/12686139/kolbenschlag_article.pdf. Be ready to discuss in class on Tuesday along with a discussion of the other "Cinderella" articles. Do you agree of disagree with the statements in the articles?

2.  We are going to "play" Tea Party.

• You will receive a slip of paper containing a short segment from the reading.
• Read your segment. Get ready to explain the segment and to share your opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the slip? Explain.
• Move around the room. Share with others.
• There are 20 different segments. It will take 10-12 minutes for you to gather all thoughts.

3. We will begin here on Thursday. Please be sure you have read the Cinderella articles. 

Cinderella Articles: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/24/magazine/24princess.t.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

 

http://sutterfield.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/8/12686139/kolbenschlag_article.pdf (Links to an external site.).

In CANVAS, post your overall impression. Is Cinderella a strong role model for young girls, or does Cinderella leave young girls and boys with the wrong impression about women? Explain in about three paragraphs. (15 points - get started in class. Finish for homework)



4. If time permits, we will play Story Cubes. Get ready for some fun!