Journal # 9 - Are heroes born or are they made? Are there heroes in real-life or must they be larger-than-life? Who are the heroes in our society?
Students completed worksheets identifying types of archetypes, parts of the hero's journey (from their own chosen hero), and their reading logs. They also completed news article #5. Students completed an essay on their definition and choice of a hero who has shaped America. Rough drafts were to be peer reviewed thrice and signed off with Mr. Haslam. Finals, typed were due Friday.
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Moving into the independent novels we had been discussing for most of last quarter. we discussed what would be required.
1. Requirements. (Ways to Share) - Due Feb. 19th These can be done at any time between now and Feb. 19th. I suggest doing them as soon as possible and not waiting until the 19th. Reading logs will be given out each week and turned in by end the of each week (Thursday or Friday). 2. Reading Log #1 Due Jan. 28-29 3. Reading Log #2 Due Feb. 4-5 4. Reading Log #3 Due Feb. 11-12 5. Reading Log #4 Due Feb. 18-19 3 examples of 'way to share a book' due Feb. 19th. Journal #8 - Do your parents view you as a success? If they're not around, would they if they were here? Does that even matter? The class discussed archetypes. Refer to this sheet for notes. Journal #6 - News Article #3, Introduce Final Project Dates
Students completed journal #6 using insight from their debates: "is the creature more human or monster, why?" November editions of the Grizzly Growl were provided for students to complete News Article #3. Students were then introduced to the final stages of their Grizzly Campaign projects. Final drafts of brochures, in addition to Stages I and II of the Final project will be due Nov. 30th-Dec. 1st. Stage III of the Final project will be due Jan. 14-15. Details can be found HERE. Frankenstein Quiz 13-14 - Debate 11/6 - Students took a quiz on ch. 13-14. After which, students participated in a two-sided debate on the topic of: Is the Creature in Frankenstein more of a human or a monster? The Aff side said Human, the Neg side said Monster. In order for students to make up this assignment, they would need to write an essay on the topic. Frankenstein Quiz Chapters 11-12 - Compare + Contrast Essay 11/5 - Students took a quiz on Ch. 11-12, were assigned to read Ch. 13-14. Students also had to write a compare and contrast essay, discussing the novel and the film I, Frankenstein. The simplest way to go about writing the essay would be to compare themes from both. Ultimate Monster/Invention Assignment 11/4 - Students created an invention that is completely unique and could be used to fix a world problem. Students were required to: 1. Identify the problem, Name a Scientist, Name their invention, explain how this invention would help and/or solve this world problem. 2. Students created the 'Ultimate Human' similar to Frankenstein's Monster, but in their eyes, what the ultimate human would be. Similar to character sketch, students had to draw the being and identify both physical and mental characteristics. Students also had to defend these choices to the teacher. Writing a Ghost Story in the Gothic Style
Goal Mary Shelley constructed Frankenstein as a result of a horror writing competition proposed by Dr. Polidori during a rainy weekend with Lord Byron and Percy Shelley. Perhaps because she was a fledgling nineteen-year-old woman writer, she took the competition among friends quite seriously. Yet, she is not “merely weaving a series of supernatural terrors.” Rather, she attempts “to preserve the truth of the elementary principles of human nature” (Frankenstein, xxxix). You will write an original Gothic ghost story that reflects your understanding of the choices upon which Mary Shelley built Frankenstein. Your original ghost story will include the literary elements that make Frankenstein successful. Role You are a writer. You are competing with your classmates to write an effective ghost story that emulates Mary Shelley’s sensibilities. While a good ghost story invariably involves what Steven King fondly calls “grue,” blood and flying entrails are not enough. Your story, like Shelley’s, should present a moral or ethical challenge to be resolved. Audience Your audience will be your classmates and teacher. Situation: Your ghost story needs to include the following elements: • narration • motif • elements of Romanticism/Gothic novel • moral/ethical challenge • character development Product Performance and Purpose You will write your Gothic ghost story in stages to be assigned and completed as the novel unfolds. When complete, your story will be shared with your classmates to assist in their understanding of the structure of the novel and the process of construction. 1. Students presented their Lit Circles.
2. The Class took a quiz on and discussed chapters 8-10. 3. The class returned to the social change campaign and specifically the brochure. 4. Students worked in their groups to begin the rough drafts of their brochures to be turned in next time. 5. A first draft of the brochure will be due the following period, with the final due at a pre-determined date pending Frankenstein activities. Journal #4 - In many works of literature, 'the journey' plays a central role. whether its the physical - from one place to another. or the mental - a journey a character takes in figuring our their purpose/who they are. What role(s) does 'the journey' play thus far in frankenstein? Explain.
News Article # 2 - Via the October edition of The Grizzly Growl The class discussed the newspaper, journal, and read chapter 8 as a class. Students are to complete a literature circle for chapters 8-10. Students will have to likely have to read chapters 9-10 at home. Quiz + Presentations next time. The class discussed the geography of Frankenstein. Students are to create a travel brochure for one of the cities in the book. The list includes:
Students must also decide on a specific audience/group that they are going to be targeting and that they will be trying to appeal to in these brochures i.e. Japanese tourists, honeymooners, car salesmen, outdoorsmen, a choir group etc. Students struggling with this assignment can search for travel brochure examples on Google or other search engines.
1. If you have ever used this site in another English Class, it is possible that you already changed your password. It would appear that many passwords were changed last year to regular student id#'s. Try that out if you can't get in.
-Haslam UT Compose login instructions
1. Go to www.utahcompose.com. 2. Click on User Login 3. The first time you log on, the username and password are both 000 + your SSID (state ID number). Your teacher has this number. 4. Change your password. Keep in mind that teachers can see your password. Also put in your school email. 5. The next screen will show all your classes. Click the class in which you are typing the essay. 6. The PRACTICE tab has the list of essay prompts. Articles or other information may be listed here as well. 7. Click Submit if you are finished, or Save and Exit if you are going to finish later. |
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