Monday, February 3

Objective: Students will be able to complete extra credit in order to increase their final grades.


Do-Now:

What grade do you believe you have earned for this course?  Why do you believe you have earned this grade?  Explain.

Today: 1) Finish "Macbeth" Test

2) Last Minute Extra Credit (Must be handed in by the end of class TODAY): Worth 20 POINTS: Compose your own parody of one of the plays we've read in class this year.  You can choose to parody the entire play or focus on one scene.  Your parody should be written in play format and should be a minimum of two pages (one page front and back.)  Remember, a parody is meant to be FUNNY :-)

Exit Slip: Set three measurable goals for yourself for next semester.

Friday, January 31

Objective: Students will be able to compose their own original plays in order to dramatize their plays and perform them for the class.

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: Play Presentations

Exit Slip: How well do you feel your group did in presenting your play?  If you could do it again, what might you do differently next time?

Thursday, January 30

Objective: Students will be able to compose their own original plays in order to dramatize their plays and perform them for the class.

Do-Now: Get into your groups and begin rehearsing your plays.

Today: Playwriting Group Project: Today is your LAST day to prepare.  You should spend the majority of class time rehearsing your play and deciding on the staging of your play.  You will be presenting your plays in class TOMORROW!

Exit Slip: Do you feel your group is prepared to present your play to the class tomorrow?  Why or why not?  What might you have to do tonight in order to prepare for tomorrow's presentation?

Homework: Playwriting Group Project Due TOMORROW!  All Make-Up Work Due TOMORROW!

Wednesday, January 29

Objective: Students will be able to compose their own original plays in order to dramatize the plays and perform them for the class.

Do-Now: What did your group accomplish yesterday?  What do you plan on working on today?  What problems, if any, have you encountered so far with the playwriting process?

Today: Playwriting Group Project - Your goal today is to memorize your lines and begin rehearsing those line with your group.  ***Ms. Winberg will be coming around to check your scripts***

Exit Slip: What did your group accomplish today?  Are you finding it easy to remember your lines?  Why or why not?  What help might you need tomorrow?

Homework: Playwriting Group Project Due FRIDAY!!!  All Make-Up Work Due FRIDAY!!!

Tuesday, January 28

Objective: Students will be able to compose their own original plays in order to perform the plays for the class.

Do-Now: Describe the topic your group decided to use for your play.

Today: Playwriting Group Project: Today's goal is to have your script finished by the end of class.

Exit Slip: Check-In - What has your group accomplished today?

Homework: Playwriting Group Project Due FRIDAY!!!  All Make-Up Work Due FRIDAY!!!

Monday, January 27

Objective: Students will be able to compare a parody to a play in order to determine whether or not the parody is effective in making fun of the play.  Students will be able to compose their own original plays in order to perform those plays for the class.

Do-Now: This week, you and a group will be composing your own original plays to perform for the class.  Brainstorm THREE possible ideas for your play.

Today: 1) Finish watching "Scotland, Pa"

2) Introduce Playwriting Group Project

3) Begin working on project

Exit Slip: Describe the idea your group chose for your play.

Homework: Playwriting Group Project Due Friday, January 31!!!  All Make-up Work Due Friday, January 31!!!

Friday, January 24

Objective: Students will be able to describe how a film parodies a play in order to evaluate whether the parody is effective.

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: 1) "Macbeth" Cartoon Summary CLICK HERE

2)Introduce Macbeth Parody Essay: You will be watching a parody of "Macbeth."  In an essay containing AT LEAST TWENTY complete sentences, you will describe how the film makes fun of "Macbeth" and whether or not you believe the parody is effective (does it successfully poke humor at "Macbeth?")  Your essay will be due on Wednesday, January 29 and will be worth 20 points (10 points = length, 5 points = description of parody, 5 points = evaluation of parody's effectiveness.)

3) Begin watching "Scotland, Pa"

Exit Slip: What similarities have you noticed so far between "Macbeth" and "Scotland, Pa?"  Explain.

Homework: Macbeth Parody Essay due WEDNESDAY!!!  All Make-Up Work Due by Friday, January 31!!!

Thursday, January 23

Objective: Students will be able to correctly answer 80% or more test questions in order to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of "Macbeth."

Do-Now: You have FIFTEEN minutes to review for your "Macbeth" test.

Today: Test on "Macbeth"

Homework: ALL Make-up Work Due by Friday, January 31!!!

Tuesday, January 21

Objective: Students will be able to make inferences about characters in order to write endings to short plays.

Do-Now: Read over the play descriptions.  Cross out the plays you've already read and select TWO more you would like to read.

Today: 1) Read each play and answer the five questions that accompany each play.

2) Compose a two page (one page front and back) ending for each play.

***One set of questions and an ending will be worth 25 classwork points.  The second set of questions and an ending will be worth 25 extra credit points.***

Homework: "Macbeth" Test TOMORROW!!!  All Make-Up work due by Friday, January 31!!!

Wednesday, January 15

Objective: Students will be able to correctly answer 80% or more of the review questions for "Macbeth."

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: 1) Go over review for "Macbeth" Acts 3-5.

2) Begin working on "Macbeth" Project

Homework: "Macbeth" Project Due Tuesday, January 21!!!  "Macbeth" Test on Wednesday, January 22!!!  All Make-Up work due by Friday, January 31!!!

Tuesday, January 14

Objective: Students will be able to correctly answer 80% or more review questions in order to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of "Macbeth."

Do-Now: Look over the project choices for "Macbeth" and write down any questions you have.

Today: 1) Review Exit Slips from Monday

2) Finish watching "Macbeth."

3) Introduce "Macbeth" Project

Exit Slip: What are your reactions to the end of "Macbeth?"  Do you believe everyone got what he/she deserved in the end?  Do you believe Macbeth was an evil man or just a victim of the witches treachery?  Explain.

Homework: "Macbeth" Acts 3-5 Review Due Tomorrow!!!  "Macbeth" Project Due on Tuesday, January 21!!!  Test on "Macbeth" on Wednesday, January 22!!!  All Make-Up Work Due by Friday, January 31!!!

Monday, January 13

Objective: Students will be able to evaluate the resolution and denouement of "Macbeth" in order to determine the play's theme.

Do-Now: We know Macbeth must die, yet he cannot die by the hands of someone born from a woman.  How do you believe Macbeth might die?  Who else might die?  What else might occur during the play's final scenes?

Today: 1) In groups, read Act 5 Scenes 5-8

To read Act 5, Scenes 5-8 online CLICK HERE

2) Watch the ending of "Macbeth"

Exit Slip: How is Macbeth able to be killed despite the fact that no one born from a woman can kill him?  (Macbeth’s death is the resolution of the play)  Describe the denouement of “Macbeth.” (What happens after Macbeth dies)  Based on the resolution and denouement of “Macbeth,” what do you believe is the play’s theme?  Give examples from the play to support this theme.

Homework: "Macbeth" Acts 3-5 Review Due WEDNESDAY!!!  Test on "Macbeth" Wednesday, January 22!!!  All Make-Up work Due Friday, January 31!!!

Friday, January 10

Objective: Students will be able to analyze the falling action in “Macbeth” in order to describe how the short scenes are being used to create suspense.

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: 1) Go over Diagnosing Lady Macbeth

2) In groups, read "Macbeth" Act 5, Scenes 2-4

To read Act 5, Scenes 2-4 online CLICK HERE

3) Class will watch "Macbeth" Act 5, Scenes 2-4

Exit Slip: According to Angus on pg. 187, what is the only reason Macbeth's soldiers are fighting for him?   In his soliloquy on pg. 193, what does Macbeth claim he should have at this point in his life that he does not have?   Why do you believe the doctor claims he cannot cure Lady Macbeth and the she must "cure herself?"  How has the witches' prediction about Birnam Wood marching to Dunsinane come true?

Homework: Test on "Macbeth" on Wednesday, January 22!!!  All Make-Up Work Due by Friday, January 31!!!

Thursday, January 9

Objective: Students will be able to analyze Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking scene in order to determine the causes of her various mental disorders.

Do-Now: Read the summaries for Sleepwalking, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Today: 1) Review Exit Slips from Wednesday

2) Read Act 5, Scene 1 and complete the Diagnosing Lady Macbeth chart.

To Read Act 5, Scene 1 online CLICK HERE

3) Watch Act 5, Scene 1

Homework: "Macbeth" Test on Wednesday, January 22!!!  All make-up work due by Friday, January 31!!!