What elements are present in a video production to create suspense? What does an author have to use to create the same tone?
1. Discuss "The Monkey's Paw" & collect journals (all parts)
2. Video version of "The Monkey's Paw"...What is more suspenseful, reading it or watching it?...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Today in Class...10/27
How does Poe's or other author's word choice impact tone of his poem(s)? How can we FIGURE out FIGURative language?
1. Fig Language notes
2. Poe/Suspense poetry groups...
HW: 3 wishes journal (Journal #3) due tomorrow
1. Fig Language notes
2. Poe/Suspense poetry groups...
HW: 3 wishes journal (Journal #3) due tomorrow
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Today in Class...10/26
Are my notecards ready? What questions do I still have about Noodletools?
1. Handbacks/new journal
2. LAB (finish items on "to do" list)
3. Done with Noodletools project? Complete journal OR work on a bonus opportunity.
HW: Journal #3 due Friday
Period 8:
1. Words in context (from non-fiction "fright" article)
1. Handbacks/new journal
2. LAB (finish items on "to do" list)
3. Done with Noodletools project? Complete journal OR work on a bonus opportunity.
HW: Journal #3 due Friday
Period 8:
1. Words in context (from non-fiction "fright" article)
Today in Class...10/25
Period 8
How can I take SOLID notes on a non-fiction article?
1. Take out your journals (due today) to hand in
2. Vocab tests back
3. "The Delight of Fright" article
HW: none
How can I take SOLID notes on a non-fiction article?
1. Take out your journals (due today) to hand in
2. Vocab tests back
3. "The Delight of Fright" article
HW: none
Monday, October 24, 2011
Today in Class...10/24
How can I use new technology to help in the research process? How can I set my purpose for reading and note-taking with a non-fiction text?
1. Library: Intro to "Noodletools" with Mrs. Kowalski
Period 8: Mystery and Suspense unit!
What are our fears? Why do people seek out fright?
1. In-class journal: "Fear"
2. Non-fiction.."Delight of Fright"
HW: Finish journal if not completed
1. Library: Intro to "Noodletools" with Mrs. Kowalski
Period 8: Mystery and Suspense unit!
What are our fears? Why do people seek out fright?
1. In-class journal: "Fear"
2. Non-fiction.."Delight of Fright"
HW: Finish journal if not completed
Friday, October 21, 2011
Bonus 4
Go to www.brainpop.com and view the mini videos on AGATHA CHRISTIE and FRANKENSTEIN. Complete the online quiz, print it out and submit it to Mrs. Law.
Each viewing and quiz is worth a 5 point coupon!
See Mrs. Law for the login information card for Brainpop!
Each viewing and quiz is worth a 5 point coupon!
See Mrs. Law for the login information card for Brainpop!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Bonus 3
Complete more research on Poe, beyond what we studied in class. Find out FIVE new facts about him that we have not discussed. Explore different websites and articles until you find FIVE interesting pieces of information. Write the FIVE facts down and submit them to Mrs. Law.
+3 Bonus
+3 Bonus
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