Objective: SWBAT review for their test on "Fences." SWBAT complete an anticipation guide for "Othello."
Do-Now: Anticipation Guide for "Othello"
Today: 1) Go over answers for "Fences" Test Review worksheet
2) Discuss answers for "Othello" Anticipation Guide
Exit Slip: Based on the Anticipation Guide for "Othello," what do you predict the play may be about?
Homework: "Fences" Test TOMORROW!!!
Monday, September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Monday, September 30
Objective: SWBAT examine the theme of racial bias in the film “42” and compare it to Troy’s struggle with racial bias in “Fences.” SWBAT complete FIVE discussion questions for "42." SWBAT complete a review for their "Fences" test.
Do-Now: What are your reactions to "42?" Is there anything about the movie that surprised you? What did you learn about Jackie Robinson that you didn't know before?
Today: 1) Finish watching "42."
2) Complete review questions for "42" and comparison chart for "42" and "Fences."
3) Complete review for "Fences" test.
Exit Slip: Are there any questions on the review for "Fences" that you struggled with? What might you like to review tomorrow in preparation for the test?
Homework: Finish review for "Fences." "Fences" Test on Wednesday, October 2! "Fences" Project Due Monday, October 7!
Do-Now: What are your reactions to "42?" Is there anything about the movie that surprised you? What did you learn about Jackie Robinson that you didn't know before?
Today: 1) Finish watching "42."
2) Complete review questions for "42" and comparison chart for "42" and "Fences."
3) Complete review for "Fences" test.
Exit Slip: Are there any questions on the review for "Fences" that you struggled with? What might you like to review tomorrow in preparation for the test?
Homework: Finish review for "Fences." "Fences" Test on Wednesday, October 2! "Fences" Project Due Monday, October 7!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Friday, September 27
Objective: SWBAT: Examine the theme of racial bias in the film “42” and compare it to Troy’s struggle with racial bias in “Fences.” SWBAT complete FIVE discussion questions for "42."
Do-Now: FREE WRITE - Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want.
Today: 1) Review main events in "42."
2) Finish watching "42."
3) Finish comparison chart for "Fences" and "42." Finish review questions for "42."
Exit Slip: How did August Wilson choose to portray the theme of racial bias in his play “Fences?” How did the director of “42” choose to portray this same theme in his film? Which portrayal do you feel was more effective? Why?
Homework: "Fences" test on Wednesday, October 2. "Fences" project due Monday, October 7.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE - Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want.
Today: 1) Review main events in "42."
2) Finish watching "42."
3) Finish comparison chart for "Fences" and "42." Finish review questions for "42."
Exit Slip: How did August Wilson choose to portray the theme of racial bias in his play “Fences?” How did the director of “42” choose to portray this same theme in his film? Which portrayal do you feel was more effective? Why?
Homework: "Fences" test on Wednesday, October 2. "Fences" project due Monday, October 7.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Thursday, September 26
Objective: SWBAT:
Examine the theme of racial bias in the film “42” and compare it to Troy’s
struggle with racial bias in “Fences.” SWBAT complete FIVE discussion questions for "42."
Do-Now: Recall Troy’s struggle with racial bias during the play. Where did he experience this bias? How did it affect him?
Today: 1) Comparing "Fences" and "42"
Do-Now: Recall Troy’s struggle with racial bias during the play. Where did he experience this bias? How did it affect him?
2) Discussion Questions for "42"
3) Begin watching "42"
4) Begin filling out comparison chart for "Fences" and "42." Begin completing discussion questions.
Exit Slip: Pretend that Troy from "Fences" became the first African-American major league baseball player. How would he have responded to the racism Jackie Robinson faced? Give specific examples of racism from the movie, "42," and explain how Troy may have acted had he been in Jackie Robinson's place. Provide reasons for why Troy would have acted this way.
Homework: Scene Re-Write due TOMORROW!!! "Fences" Project Due Monday, October 7. "Fences" Test on Wednesday, October 2.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wednesday, September 25
Objective:
Do-Now: Seven years have passed between the last scene we read and the final scene in the play. What do you predict has happened to each of the characters during these seven years? Characters: Troy, Rose, Lyons, Bono, Cory, Gabriel, Raynell. (We know Troy has died, but what might his life have been like during the seven years before he died?) Explain.
Today: 1) Note-taking: Plot Pyramid and Theme. How can the resolution and denouement of a play help create the play's theme?
2) Read Act 2, Scene 5 of "Fences."
Exit Slip: What do you believe was the main theme of “Fences.” Cite evidence in the play’s resolution and denouement to support this theme.
Homework: Scene Re-Write: Re-write the final scene of “Fences” changing the play’s main theme. Your re-write should begin any time after the events in Act 2, Scene 4 and should only include characters originally from the play. You do not have to include a seven-year time lapse between scenes and can choose to have Troy live. The events in your final scene should create a different theme/message than the one intended by the author and should include a resolution and denouement for the play. Re-writes should be at least four pages long (two pages front and back) and should be written in play format. Along with your re-write, you should include a brief explanation (5-7 sentences) addressing the changes you made to the play's ending and explaining how these changes act to convey your new theme. ***DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 27***
SWBAT evaluate the effectiveness of the play’s
resolution and denouement. SWBAT
describe the play’s main theme.
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Do-Now: Seven years have passed between the last scene we read and the final scene in the play. What do you predict has happened to each of the characters during these seven years? Characters: Troy, Rose, Lyons, Bono, Cory, Gabriel, Raynell. (We know Troy has died, but what might his life have been like during the seven years before he died?) Explain.
Today: 1) Note-taking: Plot Pyramid and Theme. How can the resolution and denouement of a play help create the play's theme?
2) Read Act 2, Scene 5 of "Fences."
Exit Slip: What do you believe was the main theme of “Fences.” Cite evidence in the play’s resolution and denouement to support this theme.
Homework: Scene Re-Write: Re-write the final scene of “Fences” changing the play’s main theme. Your re-write should begin any time after the events in Act 2, Scene 4 and should only include characters originally from the play. You do not have to include a seven-year time lapse between scenes and can choose to have Troy live. The events in your final scene should create a different theme/message than the one intended by the author and should include a resolution and denouement for the play. Re-writes should be at least four pages long (two pages front and back) and should be written in play format. Along with your re-write, you should include a brief explanation (5-7 sentences) addressing the changes you made to the play's ending and explaining how these changes act to convey your new theme. ***DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 27***
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