End of the 4th Nine Weeks - 2 Hour Delay

 

Student Activity Day

No School - Memorial Day

 

 

Journal

Which episode was your favorite from season 2 and why?
"Mad Max," "Trick or Treat Freak,“"The Pollywog,“ "Will the Wise,"  "Dig Dug,"  "The Spy,”  “The Lost Sister,” “The Mind Flayer,” or “The Gate”

 

Film

Return all books and papers.

Journal
According to Dustin, "A party member requires assistance, and it is our duty to provide that assistance" (Episode 9 "The Gate").  Tell me about a time where you or somebody you know showed true loyalty and provided assistance to a friend or a group of friends.
 
Film
In class writing assignment

Journal

At the end of the “Mind Flayer,” Joyce, Mike and Jonathan attempt to tap into Will’s memories to bring him back to them and open communication. How important are your memories to you?

 

Journal

Kali says to El and her friends, “where is the fun if there is no risk?” What does she mean by this statement? Do you agree or disagree that fun has to include risk, and, if so, to what degree?

 

Journal

 

Journal

What do you think is happening to will? Explain with details on why you believe this and predict the outcome.

 

Journal

“She always believed you were out there. She always believed you would come home.” Home is a prevalent subject of theme in the series. What does home feel like to you? Describe it to me.

 

Journal

At this point in the series, who is your favorite character and why? Is your favorite character the same character that it was in Season 1? Explain and expand with details.

 

Journal

What common themes do you see reemerging in the second series? Describe the scene in which you see these themes, please.

 

Journal

Depth of feeling is what makes a film worth watching. Of the many feelings expressed in the series Stranger Things, with which are you most familiar?

 

Journal

In what ways are the characteristics of Dustin like your own or those of someone you know?  Expand with details.

 

Film

Period 2 - Students will finish viewing "Chapter 3: The Pollywog," and submit their viewing logs. 

 

Period 5 - Students will finish viewing "Chapter 3: The Pollywog," and submit their viewing logs to the teacher. Students will begin watching "Chapter 4: Will the Wise," while taking notes on the 5 W's and making notes of any pertinent quotes.

Journal

What was the most surprising element of the episode "Mad Max?"

 

Film

Students will finish watching "Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak" and being Chapter Three: "Pollywog."  During their viewing, they will complete a viewing log, writing the 5 W's details and including pertinent quotes for essays to be developed later.

 

 

Journal

What are your thoughts on “Mad Max?” What kind of role do you think she will play in the series?

 

Film

Students will continue watching "Mad Max," while taking notes on the 5 W's and making notes of any pertinent quotes.

Journal

A major theme in Stranger Things surrounds the lasting bonds of friendship.  Tell me about the most important friendship that you have in your life.

 

Assignment

Students will begin watching Stranger Things: Season 2. The first episode is entitled "Mad Max."  Students will complete Viewing Logs.

Journals
Describe in detail the monster that you fear the most. What does this monster look like? What is this monster capable of doing?

Film Analysis
Period 2: In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things.  The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.

 

Period 5: Fill out the plot gram for Stranger Things:Season 1.  Turn in by the end of the period.  We will begin Season 2 tomorrow.

Journal

Who is your favorite character in the series? Why is this character your favorite? Expand and explain with supportive details.

 

Film

Finish Stranger Things Season 1

Journal

Dustin, “Never stop being curious. Always keep the curiosity door open.” Agree or disagree?

 

Journal

Lucas admits to being wrong. He, El, and Mike apologize to one another. Tell me about a time when you’ve admitted you were wrong.

 

Film

Continue watching "The Bathtub" while completing viewing logs.

Journal

Mike says, “If anyone asks, I left the country!” Tell me about a time when you have wanted other people to think that you have left the country.

 

Film

Continue watching "The Bathtub" while completing viewing logs.

Journal

According to Jonathan, “YOU SHOULDN’T LIKE THINGS BECAUSE PEOPLE TELL YOU YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? How does this apply to life?

 

Film

Continue watching episode six "The Monster" and complete viewing guide

Journal

Do you believe in the possibility of different dimensions or parallel universes?  Why or why not? Expand with details.

 

Film

Continue watching episode six "The Monster" and complete viewing guide

Journal

At the beginning of “The Body,” Joyce tells Hopper, “I need you to believe me,” even though what she is saying sounds completely unbelievable. Tell me about a situation where you needed somebody to just believe in you.

 

Film

~ Finish "The Body"

~ Continue watching "The Flea and the Acrobat"

Journal
What do you predict will happen to Barb?

Film Study
Stranger Things Chapter 4 and Viewing Guide continued

Journal

If a psychologist were to look at the actions of Will’s Mom, what do you think the psychologist would say about that character? Describe specific statements or actions that you think the psychologist would be interested in and the conclusions that you think the psychologist would draw from those statements or actions.

 

Film Study

Stranger Things Chapter 3 and Viewing Guide continued

No Journal

 

Assignment

Write 200 words on the importance of film in today's society.

Journal

At one point in the story, Mike promises EL that he will come back for her. When he does come back for her, she repeats the word promise, showing that she understands the meaning of the word and emphasizing the trust she has of Mike. What does a promise mean to you? Do you feel as though you are good at keeping promises? Do you have anyone that you trust when they make promises to you?

 

Film Study

~ Finish "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street”: complete a viewing log and turn in

~ Begin "Chapter Three : Holly Jolly"and Viewing Guide

Journal - JRNLS collected today

What details in the setting of the film are similar to the setting in which you live or in various places you have been? What are those similarities and what are the differences?

 

Film Study

~ "Chapter Two: “The Weirdo on Maple Street”: complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal

How are the major characters introduced? What does this tell us about what will happen in the story?

 

Assignment

~ Introduction to the series Stranger Things as a genre.

~ "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers,” complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal

 

 

Assignment
~ Introduction to the series Stranger Things as a genre.
~ "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers,” complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal

What symbols does King use to evoke hope? Are they what you'd expect those kinds of symbols to be? Why or why not?

 

Assignment

~ Continue writing essay due by the end of the period.

Journal
How important is the postscript, where Red tells us that he's free? How does including this information as a postscript make the story different than if he'd escaped with Andy?

Assignment
Final Essay

Journal

The song that Andy plays on the phonograph is "The Marriage of Figar" by Mozart. It is about a servant who outwitted his master. What is the significance of Andy playing this song for the prisoners and guards?

 

Assignment 

Final Essay

Your task is to write a 5 paragraph literary response to one of the topics below.Your response should include be well organized and include:

~ an introductory paragraph which introduces the reader to the topic you plan to address and identifies the ideas you plan to expand upon in the body of your response(i.e. your thesis statement and statement of 3 arguments)

~ a detailed body paragraph section(3 paragraphs) wherein you explore the topic in detail,utilizing your own ideas, as well as evidence and direct quotations(2 per argument) from the novella, and

~ a concluding paragraph which restates your thesis and 3 arguments and sums up your ideas.

 

Topics from which to choose:

I. One of the major themes in the novella is the burden of isolation and imprisonment. Examine whether the novella is a realistic interpretation of the American penal system.

II.Explain and illustrate the ‘power of hope’in “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”.

III.A reoccurring theme in the novella is corruption and crime. Andy is both effected by and takes advantage of this. Examine both sides of the theme corruption and crime in the novella.

IV.Time serves as both a torment as well as a means for Andy’s escape. Explore there occurring theme of time in the novella.

V.Examine the pinup posters (of Rita Hayworth and the other women) as a symbol in the novella.

VI.The rocks represent a symbol in the novella. Examine the purpose and significance of the rocks in the story.

Journal

Why doesn't King frame this story as a prison break from the beginning? Would it be more interesting if we were told what Andy's doing from the start?

 

Assignment
Finish viewing the film Shawshank Redemption
Complete a viewing log to help you organize for the essay

Journal

Why does King choose to tell the story through Red rather than Andy? What does he accomplish, in narrative terms, if we heard it all from Andy?

Assignment
Begin viewing the film Shawshank Redemption
Complete a viewing log to help you organize for the essay

Journal

Do the characters in the film match with the image/idea you had of the characters while reading the novella? Expand.

Assignment
Begin viewing the film Shawshank Redemption
Complete a viewing log to help you organize for the essay

Journal

What do you think it is that makes some people resilient, while others are not?

 

Assignment

Begin viewing the film Shawshank Redemption

Complete a viewing log to help you organize for the essay

Journal

The subtitle for this story is ‘Hope Springs Eternal.’ Why is hope eternal? And why does this story represent spring?

 

Assignment - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
Read pages 82 - 107 for Monday and complete reading logs.
Anticipate a RCC

Journal

Examine the paragraph on page 79 starting with “He got up…” and read the paragraph after it. How does this section show the two sides of hope? Are Red’s and Andy’s feelings just natural reactions to life, or have they each subconsciously “chosen” to look at life a certain way?

 

Assignment - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
Submit Reading Logs.
Complete the RCC.
Read pages 82 - 107 for tomorrow and complete reading logs.

Journal

How does Andy explain the poster’s value to him? What does he mean?

 

 

Journal

Reread pages 52-54 and pay particular attention to the conversation between Red and Andy about the corrupt businesses that take place in Shawshank. Despite Andy assisting the guards in breaking the law, why does he have an untroubled conscience? This scene also demonstrates a commonality that is shared between Andy and Red. What do the two characters have in common? What is happening in Shawshank, as described by the two men, is ironic in nature. How so?

 

Assignment - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

Submit Reading Logs.

Complete the RCC.

Read pages 58 - 71 for Tuesday.

Journal

What does Red mean when he says, “It was a kind of inner light he carried around with him?” In other words, how did Andy differ from the other prisoners or people in general? Do you know anybody who is similar to Andy in this degree?

 

Assignment - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

Submit Reading Logs.

Complete the RCC.

Read pages 49 - 58 for tomorrow and complete reading logs.
 

Journal

What is ironic about the sculptures that Red talks about on the bottom of page 16? Why do you think this part is included in the story?

 

Assignment

2nd period - Students will submit RHSR pages 16 – 48 for today and complete the reading log.

5th period - Students will submit RL 1 and complete a RCC for first chunk of reading.  They will read pages 49 - 58 for tomorrow and complete reading logs.

Journal

Do you consider yourself a resilient and resourceful person? Why or why not? Could you survive in prison?

 

Assignment

Read pages 1 – 48 and complete a reading log of RHSR.

Journal
Which did you prefer the story Secret Window, Secret Garden or the film Secret Window? Why did you prefer that one?

Assignment
Introduction to Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.
Read pages 1 – 26 for Monday and complete a reading log.

Journal
What does this film suggest about the role we play in our own endings? How far are we in control of what happens to us?

Assignment
Finish writing the film review for Secret Window. Focus should be on the differences between the novel and the film. Final copy is due by the end of the period today.

Snow Day

Journal

Mort is someone who doesn't want to face the future, but instead wants to wallow in the past. To what extent can you identify with that? Why are people sometimes unable to look to the future when things have gone wrong in the past?

 

Assignment
Continue writing the film review for Secret Window. Focus should be on the differences between the novel and the film.  Final copy is due by the end of the period on Wednesday.

Journal

How would you describe the atmosphere of Secret Window? How is that atmosphere created?

 

Assignment

Begin writing the film review for Secret Window. Focus should be on the differences between the novel and the film.

Journal

How do you feel about Mort at the beginning? How much sympathy do you have for him?

 

Assignment

Continue viewing Secret Window in class. Complete a viewing log to keep track of the similarities and differences in the novel/film.

Journal

Describe the opening scene of the film. How does this set the mood for the rest of the film?

 

Assignment

Begin viewing Secret Window in class. Complete a viewing log to keep track of the similarities and differences in the novel/film.

Journal

What do you think of the character John Shooter? Was Mort experiencing dissociative identity? Or was Shooter, as Amy believes, a ghost? What do you think?

 

Literature

Submit reading log. 

Begin movie in preparation for comparison/contrast essay.

Journal

What do you predict will happen to Amy?  What is Mort experiencing at this point?

 

Literature

~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 42 - 47
~ Discussion on character sheet and reading
~ Read Chapters 48 - end for Wednesday and complete the reading log

Teacher Inservice Day - Students do not attend.

Journal

Do you think that John Kintner is related to John Shooter? And if so, how?

 

Literature

~ Read Chapters 42 - 47 for Monday and complete the reading log

Journal
What things do you find Mort Rainey recalling? What is happening to him in this section of the story so far?

Literature
~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 36 - 41
~ Discussion on character sheet and reading
~ Read Chapters 42 - 47 for Monday and complete the reading log

Journal
In this reading, Amy and Mort have a conversation about Mort’s lover. Who was Mort’s lover and how did Amy feel about her? Also, what conversation ensues after Amy brings up this affair with Mort?

 

Literature
~ Read Chapters 36 - 41 for Wednesday and complete the reading log for tomorrow

Journal
Summarize your reading up to this point. What do you think is going to happen next? Predict.

Literature
~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 28 - 35
~ Discussion on character sheet and reading
~ Read Chapters 36 - 41 for Wednesday and complete the reading log

Journal

Did the author create different moods? Find passages in the text that reveal two different moods, and share. Point out the words, phrases, and actions that helped create the mood.

 

Assignment
~ Read Chapters 28 - 35
~ Complete Reading Log by the beginning of class on Monday

Journal

At the end of this section, why is Mort afraid for Tom Greenleaf, even though Greenleaf claims that he never saw Shooter standing there with Mort?

 

Literature

~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 22 - 27

~ Discussion on character sheet and reading

~ Read Chapters 28 - 35 for Monday and complete the reading log

Journal

Shooter says, “I’d leave her (Amy) out of it if I could, but I’m startin’ to think you ain’t going to leave me that option.” Do you think that Shooter is serious about involving Amy? And what would that entail if he would involve her?

 

Assignment 
~ Read Chapters 22 - 27 by the beginning of tomorrow's class & Complete Reading Log

Journals

Describe the conversation that occurred between Rainey and Ted Milner at the end of Chapter 21. Give details.

 

Reading

~ Turn in Reading Log 4
~ Discussion 17 - 21  
~ Read Chapters 22 - 27 for Thursday & Complete Reading Log

Journal

Describe Mort’s conversation with Herb at the beginning of Chapter 17. How does Mort seem to be acting?

 

Literature:
~ Read Chapters 17 – 21 for Tuesday & Complete Reading Log

~ Update character chart by including the following characters: Wickersham, Herb Creekmore, Bradley, Don Strick and Fred Evans.  Update any other characters that you previously had on your chart to show how they have changed or other traits that have been revealed.

Journal Prompt:

Name one to two minor characters. Show how each affected Mort Rainey.

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log 3
~ Discussion 12 – 16
~ Read Chapters 17 – 21 for Tuesday & Complete Reading Log

Journal Prompt:

 

Literature:

~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for tomorrow
~ Complete Reading Log

Journal:

What “true horror” do you predict Mort Rainey has yet to discover?

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log 2
~ Discuss Chapters 9 – 11 SWSG
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 for Friday & Complete Reading Log

Journal

John Shooter has come to accuse Mort Rainey of stealing Shooter’s story. However, he also states, “The second thing…is the real reason I come.” What do you think the second thing is?

 

Assignment

~ Read Chapters 9 – 11
~ Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for tomorrow

Journal

Describe Mort Rainey.  Use specific details to illustrate what kind of character he is.

 

Assignment

~ Read Chapters 9 - 11
~ Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for Wednesday

Journal - COLLECTED TODAY!

“An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say, ‘Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.” Does the opening line to Secret Window, Secret Garden accomplish this task for you, the reader? Why or why not?

 

Assignment
~ Turn in Reading Log 1
~ Discuss Chapters 1 – 8
~ Read Chapters 9 – 11 for Tuesday

Journal

“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” Tell me about a time when you were successful at something due to your hard work.

 

Assignment

~ Read Chapters 1 – 8
~ Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for tomorrow

Journal

“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” What does Stephen King mean by this quote? Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain.

 

Assignment

~ Complete the WebQuest and submit to me by the end of the period today.

Journal

King usually begins the story creation process by imagining a "what if" scenario. If you were given the opportunity to write a short story or novel, what would your “what if” be? Expand. Provide details, please.

 

Literature

Introduction to Stephen King through assigned Web Quest

Journal Prompt:

Have you ever been accused of doing something that you never did? How did it make you feel? How did you respond? If you have never had this happen to you, how do you think that you would feel if you did experience it?

 

Assignment:

~ Submit final film review of Stranger than Fiction

Journal Prompt:

What human quality do we need more of and why?

 

Assignment:

Continue working on your film review of Stranger than Fiction. Do by the end of the period.

Journal Prompt:

What does the film say about therapy? What does it say about art or love as healing forces?

 

Assignment:

Students will complete a film review after learning the specific format of a review.


Heading
Your Name
Name of Film
Director
Genre (use your judgment)

Introduction
Introduce the film you saw. Be sure to include any background information about the film that may be interesting to the read. Also, introduce the director and stars. At the end of the introduction have a thesis stating your opinion of the film; was the film worth screening? Be creative in your wording of the thesis.

Plot Synopsis
Provide a BRIEF plot summary of the film. Is the plot original or cliché? Is the plot predictable? Please do not give away endings, but you still must show competent knowledge of the film.

Themes
What was the main theme of the movie? Does the movie teach the viewer anything about life, love etc.? Include what these themes are as well as how they are conveyed to the reader

Visual Elements
How was the film’s visual appearance? Is there anything interesting about the camera work (angles, shots, etc.) or the set designs (costumes, locations) or the lighting (light/dark).

Conclusion
Conclude the review with your opinion of the film. Be creative and try to persuade the reader to either see or not see the film based on your review. Also, rate the film. You can do this with thumbs up/down, a scale of 1-10 or any other of a million possibilities.

Journal Prompt:

What are the chief images, significant symbols, driving metaphors or dominant themes of the film?

 

Assignment:

Film Review

Journal Prompt:

What does Stranger than Fiction say about the ordinary, mundane events of everyday life? What are your thoughts about these events in your life?

 

Assignment:

Students will complete a film review after learning the specific format of a review.


Heading
Your Name
Name of Film
Director
Genre (use your judgment)

Introduction
Introduce the film you saw. Be sure to include any background information about the film that may be interesting to the read. Also, introduce the director and stars. At the end of the introduction have a thesis stating your opinion of the film; was the film worth screening? Be creative in your wording of the thesis.

Plot Synopsis
Provide a BRIEF plot summary of the film. Is the plot original or cliché? Is the plot predictable? Please do not give away endings, but you still must show competent knowledge of the film.

Themes
What was the main theme of the movie? Does the movie teach the viewer anything about life, love etc.? Include what these themes are as well as how they are conveyed to the reader

Visual Elements
How was the film’s visual appearance? Is there anything interesting about the camera work (angles, shots, etc.) or the set designs (costumes, locations) or the lighting (light/dark).

Conclusion
Conclude the review with your opinion of the film. Be creative and try to persuade the reader to either see or not see the film based on your review. Also, rate the film. You can do this with thumbs up/down, a scale of 1-10 or any other of a million possibilities.

Journal Prompt:

Some have called Stranger than Fiction a fable, a parable, a “moral tale.” What is the message(s) of the film? What big questions does this film address?

 

Assignment:

We will be discussing Character Arcs, Parallels and Contrasts, and Minor Characters.  Students will then complete a character map for  4 characters from the film.

Journal Prompt:

How does Stranger than Fiction demonstrate the inner-connectivity of lives? (Hint discuss the boy on the bike and the woman job searching to show your understanding of this concept.)

 

Assignment:

Characterization in Stranger than Fiction

Journal Prompt:

When it becomes clear that Harold can’t ignore the narrator’s influence on his life and that his death is likely, Hilbert advises that he go and live his life, that he pursues his dreams and adventures. Is this appropriate advice? Why or why not?

 

Assignment:

The allusions that dominate this film are to great mathematicians of the past.
2. Why is this appropriate?

3. To whom or what are the following names of mathematicians attached? Can you suggest reasons for the choices?
• Francis Crick: Harold Crick
• Blaise Pascal: Ana Pascal
• Gustave Eiffel: Karen Eiffel
• Dr David Hilbert: Professor Jules Hilbert
• M.C. Escher: Penny Escher
• Arthur Cayley: Dr Cayly, Human Resources • Magnus Gustaf Mittag-Leffler: the psychiatrist Harold consults
• Leopold Kronecker: the bus line
• Benjamin Banneker: the Banneker Press, Karen's publisher
• Gerardus Mercator: Dr Mercator is the doctor at the hospital
• Euclid: a street name

 

4. Research these mathematicians' lives and briefly explain what contribution each made to the growth of mathematics.

Journal

What did you notice about the music in this film? What role does the guitar play in Harold’s life?

 

Assignment

Continue with viewing logs.  Be sure to pay attention to the director's use of music in this portion of the film.

Journal:
What do you think of the film Stranger than Fiction so far?

 

Students will continue watching the film Stranger than Fiction and analyzing its use of character development.

 

If you knew that your “imminent death” was looming, what would you do? Explain and expand.

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than Thursday, January 25 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing

Journal:
Do you believe in fate or free will?  Or a combination of both?  Explain and expand.

 

Students will begin watching the film Stranger than Fiction and analyzing its use of character development.

Journal:
What do you think is the most important thing a film should do for its audience?  Entertain or educate?  Expand with significant details.

Writing Assignment:
In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion.  Essay is due on 1/2512018 Thursday at the beginning of the class period as are your syllabus and parental permission forms.

Discuss a book that you have read and the film that correlates with it.

 

In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion.  Essay is due on 1/2512018 Thursday at the beginning of the class period as are your syllabus and parental permission forms.

 

 

Journal Entry:

Discuss your favorite movie in no less than 5 sentences

 

Assignment

In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion.

2 Hour Delay - End of the Second Nine Week grading period.

Journal

Free Write

 

Assignment

Wrap of class for the semester.  Submit journals for grading.  

Journal

Which did you prefer the story SWSG or the film Secret Window? Why did you prefer that one?

 

Assignment

Finish writing your comparison/contrast essay on Secret Window, Secret Garden and The Secret Window. Essays due at the end of the class. FCA include run on sentences and supporting details.

Journal

How would you describe the atmosphere of Secret Window? How is that atmosphere created?

 

Assignment

Begin writing the film review for Secret Window. Focus should be on the differences between the novel and the film.

Journal

How do you feel about Mort at the beginning? How much sympathy do you have for him?

 

Assignment

Continue viewing Secret Window in class. Complete a viewing log to keep track of the similarities and differences in the novel/film.

Journal

Describe the opening scene of the film. How does this set the mood for the rest of the film?

 

Assignment

Begin viewing Secret Window in class. Complete a viewing log to keep track of the similarities and differences in the novel/film.

Journal

What do you think of the character John Shooter? Was Mort experiencing dissociative identity? Or was Shooter, as Amy believes, a ghost? What do you think?

 

Literature

Submit reading log. 

Begin movie in preparation for comparison/contrast essay.

Journal:

What do you think of the character John Shooter? Was Mort experiencing Dissociative Identity? Or was Shooter, as Amy believes, a ghost? What do you think?

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log
~ Discussion 36 - end

Journal

 

Assignment
~ Read Chapters 36 – end for tomorrow & Complete Reading Log

Journal

Shooter says, “I’d leave her (Amy) out of it if I could, but I’m startin’ to think you ain’t going to leave me that option.” Do you think that Shooter is serious about involving Amy? And what would that entail if he would involve her?

 

Assignment
~ Turn in Reading Log 6
~ Discussion 28 – 35
~ Read Chapters 36 – end for Wednesday & Complete Reading Log

Journal

At the end of this section, why is Mort afraid for Tom Greenleaf, even though Greenleaf claims that he never saw Shooter standing there with Mort?

 

Assignment
~ Turn in Reading Log 5
~ Discussion 22 – 27 SWSG
~ Read Chapters 28 – 35 for Monday & Complete Reading Log

Journal

Did the author create different moods? Find passages in the text that reveal two different moods, and share. Point out the words, phrases, and actions that helped create the mood.

 

Assignment
~ Read Chapters 22 - 27
~ Complete Reading Log for tomorrow

Journal

Describe the conversation that occurred between Rainey and Ted Milner at the end of Chapter 21. Give details.

 

Assignment
~ Turn in Reading Log 4
~ Discussion 17 – 21
~ Read Chapters 22 – 27 for Friday & Complete reading log

Journal Prompt:

Describe Mort’s conversation with Herb at the beginning of Chapter 17. How does Mort seem to be acting?

 

Literature:

~ Read Chapters 17 - 21 SWSG
~ Complete Reading Log for Wednesday

Journal Prompt:

Name one to two minor characters. Show how each affected Mort Rainey.

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log 3
~ Discussion 12 – 16
~ Read Chapters 17 – 21 for Wednesday & Complete Reading Log

Journal Prompt:

 

Literature:

~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for Monday
~ Complete Reading Log

Journal:

What “true horror” do you predict Mort Rainey has yet to discover?

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log 2
~ Discuss Chapters 9 – 11 SWSG
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 for Monday & Complete Reading Log

Journal

John Shooter has come to accuse Mort Rainey of stealing Shooter’s story. However, he also states, “The second thing…is the real reason I come.” What do you think the second thing is?

 

Assignment

~ Read Chapters 9 – 11
~ Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for tomorrow

Journal

Describe the setting of SWSG. Be sure to use specific details from the text to support your description.

 

Assignment
~ Turn in Reading Log 1
~ Discuss Chapters 1 – 8
~ Read Chapters 9 – 11 for Thursday

Journal - COLLECTED TODAY!

Describe Mort Rainey.  Use specific details to illustrate what kind of character he is.

 

Assignment

~ Read Chapters 1 – 8
~ Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for tomorrow

Journal

“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” What does Stephen King mean by this quote? Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain.

 

Assignment

~ Distribute novel Secret Window, Secret Garden
~ Read Chapters 1 – 8 for Monday and Complete Reading Log & Character Chart/Plot Guide for Tuesday

Journal

King usually begins the story creation process by imagining a "what if" scenario. If you were given the opportunity to write a short story or novel, what would your “what if” be? Expand. Provide details, please.

 

Literature

Introduction to Stephen King through assigned Web Quest

Journal
Kali tells El, "But that's why I am hard on you, I see you in my past mistakes."  What mistakes do you think that Kali is speaking about that she and El may have in common?  Do you think that El has made mistakes?  Explain and expand.  Personalize by sharing details about a mistake that you may have made in your life.

Film Assignment
Students will complete a character analysis essay for Season 2 of Stranger Things.  Due on November 29 by the end of the class period.

Journal

What are your thoughts on season 2? What did you like about it? What questions do you have in regards to the series?

 

Film Assignment

Students will complete a character analysis essay for Season 2 of Stranger Things.

Journal

Which episode was your favorite from season 2 and why?
"Mad Max," "Trick or Treat Freak," "The Pollywog," "Will the Wise," "Dig Dug," "The Spy,” “The Lost Sister,” “The Mind Flayer,” or “The Gate”

 

Film Assignment

Students will complete their plot diagrams for Stranger Things 2.

Journal

 According to Dustin, "A party member requires assistance, and it is our duty to provide that assistance" (Episode 9 "The Gate").  Tell me about a time where you or somebody you know showed true loyalty and provided assistance to a friend or a group of friends.

 

Film Assignment

Period 2 - Students will complete a plot diagram for the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Period 8 - Students will finish watching the episode "The Gate" and submit their viewing guides for assessment by the end of the period.

Journal

At the end of the “Mind Flayer,” Joyce, Mike and Jonathan attempt to tap into Will’s memories to bring him back to them and open communication. How important are your memories to you?

 

Film Assignment

Period 2 - Students will finish watching "The Gate" and submit the viewing guide for assessment.

Period 8 - Students will begin watching "The Gate."

Journal

Kali says to El and her friends, “where is the fun if there is no risk?” What does she mean by this statement? Do you agree or disagree that fun has to include risk, and, if so, to what degree?

 

Film Assignment

Period 2 - Students will finish watching "The Mind Flayer" and begin "The Gate," while completing a viewing guide.

 

Period 8 - Students will begin watching "The Mind Flayer" and complete a viewing guide.

Journal

Journal

None

 

Assignment

Begin your plot diagram for ST 2.

Journal

What do you think is happening to will? Explain with details on why you believe this and predict the outcome.

 

Film

Finish Episode 6 "The Spy" of the series.  Complete a viewing log with specific details.

 

Journal

“She always believed you were out there. She always believed you would come home.” Home is a prevalent subject of theme in the series. What does home feel like to you? Describe it to me.

 

Film

2nd period - Begin Episode 6 "The Spy" of the series.  Complete a viewing log with specific details.

8th period - Finish Episode 5 "Dig Dug" and complete a viewing log.

Journal

At this point in the series, who is your favorite character and why? Is your favorite character the same character that it was in Season 1? Explain and expand with details.

 

Film

2nd period - Finish Episode 5 "Dig Dug" of the series.  Complete a viewing log with specific details.

8th period - Begin Episode 5 "Dig Dug" and complete a viewing log.

Journal

 

 

Film

Students will finish watching "Chapter 3: The Pollywog," while taking notes on the 5 W's and making notes of any pertinent quotes.

Journal

Depth of feeling is what makes a film worth watching. Of the many feelings expressed in the series Stranger Things, with which are you most familiar?

 

Film

Students will begin watching "Chapter 3: The Pollywog," while taking notes on the 5 W's and making notes of any pertinent quotes.

Journal

In what ways are the characteristics of the Dustin like your own or those of someone you know?  Expand with details.

 

Film

Students will finish viewing "Chapter 2: Trick or Treat, Freak" and submit their viewing guides to the teacher.  

Journal

What was the most surprising element of the episode "Mad Max?"

 

Film
Students will begin watching "Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak." During their viewing, they will complete a viewing log, writing the 5 W's details and including pertinent quotes for essays to be developed later.

Journal

What are your thoughts on “Mad Max?” What kind of role do you think she will play in the series?

 

Film

Students will continue watching "Mad Max," while taking notes on the 5 W's and making notes of any pertinent quotes.

Journal

A major theme in Stranger Things surrounds the lasting bonds of friendship.  Tell me about the most important friendship that you have in your life.

 

Assignment

Introduction to the film The Goonies.  In this film, students will prepare for a study of the hero's quest that they will apply to the Netflix Series Stranger Things 2.  Furthermore, they will discuss the influences of The Goonies on the directing of the series.

Journals
El demonstrates some amazing powers. If you could choose any power, what power would you choose and how would you use that power?

Film Analysis
In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things.  The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.  Final copy due today.

Journals
What actually happened to El? She vanished, but is she actually gone?

Film Analysis
In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things.  The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.

Journals
Describe in detail the monster that you fear the most. What does this monster look like? What is this monster capable of doing?

Film Analysis
In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things.  The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.

Journals
Predict what you think will happen in Season 2 of Stranger Things.


Film Analysis
In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things. The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.

Journals
Which episode was your favorite and why? Give details to support your opinion.

Film Analysis
In a five paragraph essay, students will finish a theme analysis of the series Stranger Things. The focus will be on how characters, setting and plot influence a writer's theme in film.

Journal

What is a major theme of Season One of Stranger Things and how is the theme developed? Use details to support your ideas.

 

Assignment

Theme Analysis Essay continued

Journal

What questions do you have about the series?

 

Assignment
After viewing the series Stranger Things, students will complete a plot chart to determine the significant themes within the series. Furthermore, they will develop a theme analysis of five paragraphs that focuses on organization and content development.

Journal

According to Jonathan, “YOU SHOULDN’T LIKE THINGS BECAUSE PEOPLE TELL YOU YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? How does this apply to life?

 

Assignment
After viewing the series Stranger Things, students will complete a plot chart to determine the significant themes within the series. Furthermore, they will develop a theme analysis of five paragraphs that focuses on organization and content development.

Journal
Who is your favorite character in the series? Why is this character your favorite? Expand and explain with supportive details.

 

Film
Students will continue watching "The Upside Down" from the series Stranger Things while completing a viewing log that focuses on the plot and character development of the episode.

Journal

Dustin, “Never stop being curious. Always keep the curiosity door open.” Agree or disagree?

 

Journal

Mike says, “If anyone asks, I left the country!” Tell me about a time when you have wanted other people to think that you have left the country.

 

Film

Continue watching "The Bathtub" while completing viewing logs.

Journal

Do you believe in the possibility of different dimensions or parallel universes?  Why or why not?  Expand with details.

 

Film

Continue watching episode six "The Monster" and complete viewing guide

Journal

At the beginning of “The Body,” Joyce tells Hopper, “I need you to believe me,” even though what she is saying sounds completely unbelievable. Tell me about a situation where you needed somebody to just believe in you.

 

Film

Continue watching "The Flea and the Acrobat"

Journal

Discuss a particular, concrete, or special object/image in one shot or throughout the film. What is its significance?

 

Film

Stranger Things "Chapter 5: The Flea and the Acrobat" begin watching and keep a viewing log.

Journal
What do you predict will happen to Barb?

Film Study
Stranger Things Chapter 4: The Body and Viewing Guide continued

Journal

If a psychologist were to look at the actions of Will’s Mom, what do you think the psychologist would say about that character? Describe specific statements or actions that you think the psychologist would be interested in and the conclusions that you think the psychologist would draw from those statements or actions.

 

Film Study

Stranger Things Chapter 3 and Viewing Guide continued

Journal

At one point in the story, Mike promises EL that he will come back for her. When he does come back for her, she repeats the word promise, showing that she understands the meaning of the word and emphasizing the trust she has of Mike. What does a promise mean to you? Do you feel as though you are good at keeping promises? Do you have anyone that you trust when they make promises to you?

 

Film Study

~ Finish "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street”: complete a viewing log and turn in

~ Begin "Chapter Three : Holly Jolly"and Viewing Guide

Journal

What details in the setting of the film are similar to the setting in which you live or in various places you have been? What are those similarities and what are the differences?

 

Film Study

~ "Chapter Two: “The Weirdo on Maple Street”: complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal

How are the major characters introduced? What does this tell us about what will happen in the story?

 

Assignment

~ Introduction to the series Stranger Things as a genre.

~ "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers,” complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal

 

 

Assignment
~ Introduction to the series Stranger Things as a genre.
~ "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers,” complete a viewing log. Due by the time the bell rings for next period.

Journal Prompt:

Have you ever been accused of doing something that you never did? How did it make you feel? How did you respond? If you have never had this happen to you, how do you think that you would feel if you did experience it?

 

Assignment:

~ continue with film review of Stranger than Fiction

Journal Prompt:

What human quality do we need more of and why?

 

Assignment:

Continue working on your film review of Stranger than Fiction.

Journal Prompt:

What does the film say about therapy? What does it say about art or love as healing forces?

 

Assignment:

Students will complete a film review after learning the specific format of a review.


Heading
Your Name
Name of Film
Director
Genre (use your judgment)

Introduction
Introduce the film you saw. Be sure to include any background information about the film that may be interesting to the read. Also, introduce the director and stars. At the end of the introduction have a thesis stating your opinion of the film; was the film worth screening? Be creative in your wording of the thesis.

Plot Synopsis
Provide a BRIEF plot summary of the film. Is the plot original or cliché? Is the plot predictable? Please do not give away endings, but you still must show competent knowledge of the film.

Themes
What was the main theme of the movie? Does the movie teach the viewer anything about life, love etc.? Include what these themes are as well as how they are conveyed to the reader

Visual Elements
How was the film’s visual appearance? Is there anything interesting about the camera work (angles, shots, etc.) or the set designs (costumes, locations) or the lighting (light/dark).

Conclusion
Conclude the review with your opinion of the film. Be creative and try to persuade the reader to either see or not see the film based on your review. Also, rate the film. You can do this with thumbs up/down, a scale of 1-10 or any other of a million possibilities.

Journal Prompt:

What are the chief images, significant symbols, driving metaphors or dominant themes of the film?

 

Assignment:

Students will differentiate between motifs, metaphors and symbols.  They will devise lists of motifs in the film Stranger than Fiction.  For each of the specific motifs in the list, identify at least three scenes/incidents in which they occur and comment on any significance.  

Journal Prompt:

What does Stranger than Fiction say about the ordinary, mundane events of everyday life? What are your thoughts about these events in your life?

 

Assignment:

Today's lesson will focus on theme in the film.  Students will evaluate the film for various themes and analyze how the director relays them in his film.

Journal Prompt:

Some have called Stranger than Fiction a fable, a parable, a “moral tale.” What is the message(s) of the film? What big questions does this film address?

 

Assignment:

We will be discussing Character Arcs, Parallels and Contrasts, and Minor Characters.  Students will then complete a character map for  4 characters from the film.

Journal Prompt:

How does Stranger than Fiction demonstrate the inner-connectivity of lives? (Hint discuss the boy on the bike and the woman job searching to show your understanding of this concept.)

 

Assignment:

The allusions that dominate this film are to great mathematicians of the past.
2. Why is this appropriate?

3. To whom or what are the following names of mathematicians attached? Can you suggest reasons for the choices?
• Francis Crick: Harold Crick
• Blaise Pascal: Ana Pascal
• Gustave Eiffel: Karen Eiffel
• Dr David Hilbert: Professor Jules Hilbert
• M.C. Escher: Penny Escher
• Arthur Cayley: Dr Cayly, Human Resources • Magnus Gustaf Mittag-Leffler: the psychiatrist Harold consults
• Leopold Kronecker: the bus line
• Benjamin Banneker: the Banneker Press, Karen's publisher
• Gerardus Mercator: Dr Mercator is the doctor at the hospital
• Euclid: a street name

 

4. Research these mathematicians' lives and briefly explain what contribution each made to the growth of mathematics.

Journal

“Death and Taxes” begins with: “This is a story about a man named Harold Crick and his wristwatch.” What role does the wristwatch play?

 

Assignment

How many rectangular and other right-angled geometrical motifs did you notice? Explain their significance.How many circular motifs can you identify? Explain the significance of them. For each of the specific motifs in your list, identify at least three scenes/incidents in which they occur and comment on any significance. ('Specific' means things like the watch, rather than round shapes generally.) How many metaphors and/or symbols can you identify from the film?

Journal

When it becomes clear that Harold can’t ignore the narrator’s influence on his life and that his death is likely, Hilbert advises that he go and live his life, that he pursues his dreams and adventures. Is this appropriate advice? Why or why not?

 

Film

Continue viewing Stranger than Fiction.  Maintain viewing log, with a focus on the effect that setting has on plot in stories and film making.

Journal

What did you notice about the music in this film? What role does the guitar play in Harold’s life?

 

Assignment

Continue with viewing logs.  Be sure to pay attention to the director's use of music in this portion of the film.

Journal:
What do you think of the film Stranger than Fiction so far?

 

Students will continue watching the film Stranger than Fiction and analyzing its use of character development.

 

If you knew that your “imminent death” was looming, what would you do? Explain and expand.

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than Tuesday, September 5 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion. Essay is due on 9/1/2017 Friday at the end of the class period.

Do you believe in fate or free will? Or a combination of both? Explain and Expand.

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than Tuesday, September 5 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion. Essay is due on 9/1/2017 Friday at the end of the class period.

What do you think is the most important thing a film should do for its audience: educate or entertain?

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than Tuesday, September 5 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion. Essay is due on 9/1/2017 Friday at the end of the class period.

Journal:
Discuss a book that you have read and the film that correlates with it.

Writing Assignment:
In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion. Essay is due on Friday.

Journal

Discuss your favorite movie in no less than 5 sentences.

 

Assignment

~ Introduction to the class and course syllabus; RETURN parent signature form no later than Tuesday, September 5 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing

~ In no less than 250 words, write an essay that discusses your favorite film. Be sure to have a strong introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details and a strong conclusion. Essay is due on 9/1/2017 Friday at the end of the class period.