Surely you've been able to discern a shift in the movie's tone today. Why do you feel that shift? What are some ways the producer created that shift?
Predictions: What is going to happen?
More questions to come later....(and I hope the movie is working!)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday...
So I hope you are enjoying Life is Beautiful. I know I really enjoy this movie. Don't forget, it might not be bad idea to be taking some notes as we'll be talking specifically about this movie in our Socratic seminar at the end of this week.
I won't be there tomorrow, so computer people, I hope you can bring your skills.
See you all on Wednesday!
I won't be there tomorrow, so computer people, I hope you can bring your skills.
See you all on Wednesday!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Snazzy SSR projects, straight from your brains!
So here are the projects your class brainstormed. You may choose to do one of the projects from your period only. Remember, it is critical that your project contain an writing portion that addresses why your book is frequently contested, and you opinion on whether or not it ought to be. DUE APRIL 9th!
Period One
1. Puppet show, with script.
2. Make a Myspace page for your main character. (About me write about your character, and in the book part write why it was banned.)
3. A letter written to the American Library Association explaining why it should or should not be banned.
4. Create a product that applies to your character.
5. Find a song that describes or relates to why your book was banned.
Period Three
1. Make a movie with script.
2. Book cover with details inside that explain why it’s contested and include your opinion.
3. Travel pamphlet explaining why you should read the book and why it’s banned and what you think about it.
4. Short story in first person written by a secondary character.
5. Write a song, sing a song.
Period Four
1. Essay (your opinion on why it was contested and then your opinion on whether or not it ought to be contested..)
2. Scrap book including written requirements. Pictures with captions.
3. Make a board game about your book, and as play the game, the game reveals what the book is about. Make a list of rules for the game, and how each part relates to your book and why it was contested.
4. Write a letter to a local library from the point of view from an angry parent wanting to ban this book./ or a parent who wants the book to not be banned.
5. Design a shoe (or another product) that relates to the novel with an explanation.
Period SIX
1. Power point/slide show thing.
2. Art with explanation.
3. Myspace page.
4. Shadow puppets with script.
5. A normal essay, explaining why the book is contested, and then explain your opinion on whether or not it ought to be.
Thought provoking questions...(Oh no! We can't think!)
According the Wiesel, what would you say is the most important aspect of the museum?
Who is at fault for the holocaust?
What do the words engraved on the museum mean?
What is the challenge Bass puts forward to all people?
Is what he is asking too much?
Getting cavities filled today? Here's what you missed:
1. Brainstorming of SSR projects.
2. Correction of last chapters of Night.
3. Wiesel and Bass remarks...
HWK: Finish Bass remarks if you didn't in class. Look at the blog for questions regarding both readings. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
Period One
1. Puppet show, with script.
2. Make a Myspace page for your main character. (About me write about your character, and in the book part write why it was banned.)
3. A letter written to the American Library Association explaining why it should or should not be banned.
4. Create a product that applies to your character.
5. Find a song that describes or relates to why your book was banned.
Period Three
1. Make a movie with script.
2. Book cover with details inside that explain why it’s contested and include your opinion.
3. Travel pamphlet explaining why you should read the book and why it’s banned and what you think about it.
4. Short story in first person written by a secondary character.
5. Write a song, sing a song.
Period Four
1. Essay (your opinion on why it was contested and then your opinion on whether or not it ought to be contested..)
2. Scrap book including written requirements. Pictures with captions.
3. Make a board game about your book, and as play the game, the game reveals what the book is about. Make a list of rules for the game, and how each part relates to your book and why it was contested.
4. Write a letter to a local library from the point of view from an angry parent wanting to ban this book./ or a parent who wants the book to not be banned.
5. Design a shoe (or another product) that relates to the novel with an explanation.
Period SIX
1. Power point/slide show thing.
2. Art with explanation.
3. Myspace page.
4. Shadow puppets with script.
5. A normal essay, explaining why the book is contested, and then explain your opinion on whether or not it ought to be.
Thought provoking questions...(Oh no! We can't think!)
According the Wiesel, what would you say is the most important aspect of the museum?
Who is at fault for the holocaust?
What do the words engraved on the museum mean?
What is the challenge Bass puts forward to all people?
Is what he is asking too much?
Getting cavities filled today? Here's what you missed:
1. Brainstorming of SSR projects.
2. Correction of last chapters of Night.
3. Wiesel and Bass remarks...
HWK: Finish Bass remarks if you didn't in class. Look at the blog for questions regarding both readings. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Why do I feel like it's Wednesday?
So I told 'someone' the questions were going to be on the blog. I lied. Actually, that's a lie, I didn't lie, I plain forgot to bring them home with me... Grrr! My brain is STILL fried from being sick! Anyhow, a bit of time tomorrow to complete those at the beginning of the period.
So today, if you were ill, here's what you missed:
Corrected CH 6 Night questions.
Finished the novel.
Answered questions...
Be ready for lots of reading, discussion and deep thoughts for the next couple of days...
Crazy how we 'get started' once the book is done, isn't it?
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thursday... Yipee!
Were you as shocked as I was when Elie and his father could have been saved had they stayed in camp? I remember feeling so crushed when I first read that. But if I were in their shoes, I doubt I would have the ability to believe I was going to make it out of the hospital alive. Still though, doesn't it kind of break your heart to know their troubles would have ended?
Section five focuses around Elie's faith, and the faith of the other prisoners. How much longer do you think these men can survive on faith alone? What does the future have in store for Elie and his father?
If you were a mucus-face today, (and thank you for staying home!), here's what you missed:
Quick write about Elie's anger towards god, and faith.
Finished section five.
Section five quiz.
No homework..AGAIN! WOW! (I know, you guys like it when I'm sick!)
Section five focuses around Elie's faith, and the faith of the other prisoners. How much longer do you think these men can survive on faith alone? What does the future have in store for Elie and his father?
If you were a mucus-face today, (and thank you for staying home!), here's what you missed:
Quick write about Elie's anger towards god, and faith.
Finished section five.
Section five quiz.
No homework..AGAIN! WOW! (I know, you guys like it when I'm sick!)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Some thoughts about chapter five....
Isn't it interesting the shift from Elie's faith at the beginning of the book to his faith now? Clearly he's very angry at his God, but he still believes. How do you know he still believes? What happens when a prisoner loses his faith? What is the connection there? What do you think Elie's faith will look like once he leaves the concentration camp?
If the flu got you too, here's what you missed:
Crazy correction day
-TPT
-Ch 2/3
-Ch 4
Began chapter five
Hef's birthday. He's one...the little handsome dude...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Flu-2, Ms.P-0
Ugh, I'm not there again! I tried, really, but it was not pretty first period. Okay, just in case you didn't get, or don't have, or lost, or your dog ate, or your brother shredded, or whatever reason you don't currently hold in your hands chapter 2/3 questions for Night, here they are.
1. To what did Wiesel compare the world?
2. What did Madame Schachter see in her vision?
3. How did the other people in the car react to Madame Schachter?
4. Where did the train stop? (final destination)
5. What did the Jews in the train car discover when they looked out the window?
6. When did Wiesel say the travelers left their illusions behind?
7. Which notorious SS officer did they meet at Auschwitz?
8. What was Elie's main thought as the men and women were being herded from the train?
Okay, time for some more rest. *HOPEFULLY* I'll see you tomorrow. Oh, and let me know how the Lion's Club lunch went for those of you speaking there...
By the way, the sub said you guys were fabulous...(not his words, but mine), and I wanted to thank you guys for being your usual fabulous selves!
Being sick is really dumb. Wash your hands and cover your mouths so you don't get this bug, okay? It really stinks.
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