Hey team...
I thought I would put this on here to spread some spring time smiles.
Here is a clip from Britains Got Talent. Shaheen is 12 years old and this kid has an amazing set of pipes; it almost makes me cry - he is that good! I couldn't embed the video, so I posted the link below (it picks up about the :58 mark).
Click here: Shaheen Jafargholi sings Michael Jackson
I am a big fan of a capella groups and came across this yesterday. Both songs by musical greats, are often duplicated but never replicated, although this guy does each song some justice; you can't help but dance and sing along. The performer's name is Nate Tao and I think he is fantastic. I hope you enjoy!
"Isn't She Lovely"
"I Want You Back" (he kills it all the way through the end...)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Lady Macbeth: Monster or Not??
Lady Macbeth is sometimes regarded as a monster, ruthlessly ambitious and fiendishly cruel. In an essay, analyze her character as it is revealed through her words, actions, and relationship with her husband. Use these actions and words to create her physical image as well
Will count for a term 5 test grade.
Directions:
For this assignment, you will be working in groups of 2 or three (or if you prefer, you can work by yourself).
You are going to create a written analysis of Lady Macbeth’s character using the text, but also creating an image based off of her thoughts, words, actions, analyzed in your essay.
If you are working with a partner or in a group of three: you must assign roles, evenly, and each person is responsible for part of the whole. Since I am letting you choose your groups for the essay, if one part is not complete, the group will suffer all together. You are not going to get an individual grade. Assign roles so that the work is even.
Roles:
Creating the introductory paragraph: :__________________________
Creating a thesis statement:__________________________
Finding evidence: :__________________________
Analyzing the evidence so that it supports the thesis: __________________________
Writing the conclusion:__________________________
Creating the work cited page: _____________________________
Typing/uploading to turnitin.com: :__________________________
You have to submit a written MLA formatted essay to turnitin. No hard copy. This MUST be submitted online for a grade.
You have to create a visual. What does she look like? Use your analysis to create this image. This is something that everyone in the group should do together.
Submit this paper with assigned roles along with your visual. You will be graded on the following rubric:
Visual Requirements: ______/50 points
____ (10)You must create an image of Lady Macbeth using pictures/symbols. You must have an entire body in action.
____(20)This visual must be a representation of the essay and your citations. Each part of her body must represent something about her character mentioned in the essay.
____(10)You must have THREE words (not necessarily adjectives) on your visual that explain something about her personality and relate to your thesis.
____(10) Should be in color, creative, indicative of effort. Your visual should not be bigger than TWO pieces of white computer paper.
Written component: _____/50 points
_____(10)MLA format, work cited page, proper citation
_____(10)Includes at least 3 specific citations, analysis and a connection to the thesis.
_____(10) you must explain how your visual components represent and relate to your citations so and create an entire image of Lady Macbeth
_____(10)An introductory paragraph with a hook/ a conclusion
_____(10) Has a strong thesis statement; is a well written and cohesive essay.
Will count for a term 5 test grade.
Directions:
For this assignment, you will be working in groups of 2 or three (or if you prefer, you can work by yourself).
You are going to create a written analysis of Lady Macbeth’s character using the text, but also creating an image based off of her thoughts, words, actions, analyzed in your essay.
If you are working with a partner or in a group of three: you must assign roles, evenly, and each person is responsible for part of the whole. Since I am letting you choose your groups for the essay, if one part is not complete, the group will suffer all together. You are not going to get an individual grade. Assign roles so that the work is even.
Roles:
Creating the introductory paragraph: :__________________________
Creating a thesis statement:__________________________
Finding evidence: :__________________________
Analyzing the evidence so that it supports the thesis: __________________________
Writing the conclusion:__________________________
Creating the work cited page: _____________________________
Typing/uploading to turnitin.com: :__________________________
You have to submit a written MLA formatted essay to turnitin. No hard copy. This MUST be submitted online for a grade.
You have to create a visual. What does she look like? Use your analysis to create this image. This is something that everyone in the group should do together.
Submit this paper with assigned roles along with your visual. You will be graded on the following rubric:
Visual Requirements: ______/50 points
____ (10)You must create an image of Lady Macbeth using pictures/symbols. You must have an entire body in action.
____(20)This visual must be a representation of the essay and your citations. Each part of her body must represent something about her character mentioned in the essay.
____(10)You must have THREE words (not necessarily adjectives) on your visual that explain something about her personality and relate to your thesis.
____(10) Should be in color, creative, indicative of effort. Your visual should not be bigger than TWO pieces of white computer paper.
Written component: _____/50 points
_____(10)MLA format, work cited page, proper citation
_____(10)Includes at least 3 specific citations, analysis and a connection to the thesis.
_____(10) you must explain how your visual components represent and relate to your citations so and create an entire image of Lady Macbeth
_____(10)An introductory paragraph with a hook/ a conclusion
_____(10) Has a strong thesis statement; is a well written and cohesive essay.
Syllabus 4/27 to 5/1
Yay May!
Thank you for your participation and cooperation with the day of silence. I am proud of all of you for making room 328 and BLA a place where all students can feel safe and welcome. We have a long way to go but are off to a great start. Kudos!
Monday
In class:
Due: read/translate Act V – the ENTIRE ACT. Then, Answer questions #’s 1,3,6,8, 12, 16, 19 on pages 220-222. ALSO, complete #’’s 1 to 10 on pages 228 to 231.
Due: All additional worksheets from April 16th
Review the play as a whole
Research Papers!!!!
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: finish class work. Bring ALL notes with you to class.
You will be working on a quiz: groups of three
Tuesday
In class:
Due: classwork/notes to class
Group Test: Due at the end of class. (if you are absent, you will have a shortened version that you need to complete independently).
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: Bring Magazines to class! School appropriate: no maxim, etc. I have some to use, but they have been used (cut, ripped, etc) and are a bit old.
Wednesday
In class:
Due: Magazines
Lady Macbeth: Monster or not?
This is a character analysis and visual project. You will have to work in groups (or on your own if you want). You have to create a visual and justify her development and character in a group essay. You can use the materials I have and/or you can bring in your own.
The essay will be due by 11:59 pm on Thursday night.
Your visual will be due on FRIDAY and you will have to present it to the class.
This will be a test grade for TERM 5!!!
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: work on group project
Thursday
In class:
Group project
HOMEWORK:
Due tonight: uploaded on turnitin by 11:59 tonight! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! You CAN NOT turn in a hard copy. I am only accepting it ONLINE.
Due tomorrow: visual/presentation.
Friday
In class:
Due: visual/presentation
Each group has about 3-5 minutes to explain and present their project.
Grades close for TERM 4.
HOMEWORK:
Due Monday: Enjoy your weekend and be ready for some Billy Joel!
Thank you for your participation and cooperation with the day of silence. I am proud of all of you for making room 328 and BLA a place where all students can feel safe and welcome. We have a long way to go but are off to a great start. Kudos!
Monday
In class:
Due: read/translate Act V – the ENTIRE ACT. Then, Answer questions #’s 1,3,6,8, 12, 16, 19 on pages 220-222. ALSO, complete #’’s 1 to 10 on pages 228 to 231.
Due: All additional worksheets from April 16th
Review the play as a whole
Research Papers!!!!
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: finish class work. Bring ALL notes with you to class.
You will be working on a quiz: groups of three
Tuesday
In class:
Due: classwork/notes to class
Group Test: Due at the end of class. (if you are absent, you will have a shortened version that you need to complete independently).
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: Bring Magazines to class! School appropriate: no maxim, etc. I have some to use, but they have been used (cut, ripped, etc) and are a bit old.
Wednesday
In class:
Due: Magazines
Lady Macbeth: Monster or not?
This is a character analysis and visual project. You will have to work in groups (or on your own if you want). You have to create a visual and justify her development and character in a group essay. You can use the materials I have and/or you can bring in your own.
The essay will be due by 11:59 pm on Thursday night.
Your visual will be due on FRIDAY and you will have to present it to the class.
This will be a test grade for TERM 5!!!
HOMEWORK:
Due tomorrow: work on group project
Thursday
In class:
Group project
HOMEWORK:
Due tonight: uploaded on turnitin by 11:59 tonight! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! You CAN NOT turn in a hard copy. I am only accepting it ONLINE.
Due tomorrow: visual/presentation.
Friday
In class:
Due: visual/presentation
Each group has about 3-5 minutes to explain and present their project.
Grades close for TERM 4.
HOMEWORK:
Due Monday: Enjoy your weekend and be ready for some Billy Joel!
And We're Back...
Dear students,
I have decided to go back to the online syllabus; it it much easier for me and I am sure as the weather get nicer you will be more distracted. So, this is a win-win situation for all of us.
HOWEVER, you will not longer be able to publish comments. After the inappropriate use of this blog, I have revoke any and all on-line discussions. This is solely a place for assignments, not for posting. Please address any questions/comments directly to me via my email.
Thanks and let's enjoy the rest of the year.
~Ms. G
I have decided to go back to the online syllabus; it it much easier for me and I am sure as the weather get nicer you will be more distracted. So, this is a win-win situation for all of us.
HOWEVER, you will not longer be able to publish comments. After the inappropriate use of this blog, I have revoke any and all on-line discussions. This is solely a place for assignments, not for posting. Please address any questions/comments directly to me via my email.
Thanks and let's enjoy the rest of the year.
~Ms. G
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