Last Day of School.  Have a great and relaxing summer!

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 a character analysis essay for Season 2 of Stranger Things.

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
Complete the plot gram for Stranger Things

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.

School Presentation

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

Stranger Things Chapter 2 and Viewing Guide continued

Journal

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

 

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

No School - Spring Break

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

Film Review on Shawshank Redemption due tomorrow

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 

Film Review on Shawshank Redemption due tomorrow

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 Film & Complete Viewing Log

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

~ Continue Film & Complete Viewing Log

Journal

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

 

Assignment

~ Continue Film & Complete Viewing Log

Journal

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

 

Assignment

~ Continue Film & Complete Viewing Log

Journal

Examine the title of the novella. Why do you think it is called Rita Hayworth and
Shawshank Redemption?

 

Assignment

~ Submit RL & begin film

~ Complete VL

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

~ Read pages 82 - 107 of RHSR for Monday & complete reading log

Journal

Where does Andy plan on going when released from prison? Why does he plan on going to this place?

 

Assignment

~ Submit reading log
~ Read pages 82 - 107 of RHSR for Monday & complete reading log

Journal

When Sam Norton refused to help Andy, he called him obtuse. Look up the definition of
obtuse and discuss why that is an accurate description of Sam Norton.

 

Assignment

~ Read pages 71 - 82 of RHSR for tomorrow & complete reading log

Journal

Who was Tommy Williams? How did he get to know Andy?

 

Assignment

~ Submit reading log
~ Read pages 71 - 82 of RHSR for Thursday & complete reading log

Journal

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

 

Assignment

~ Read pages 58 - 71 RHSR for Tuesday & complete reading log

_Jounal

_{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?}

_{~ Finish reading pages 49-58 and submit reading logs}

_{~ Read pages 58 - 71 RHSR for Tuesday & complete reading log}

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 - Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

Submit Reading Logs.

Complete the RCC.

Read pages 26 - 48 for Wednesday 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?

 

End of the 3rd Nine Weeks and Adulting Day

Journal

Describe Red. What kind of person is he both physically and characteristically? Use text based evidence to support your descriptions.

 

Literature

Read pages 1 – 26 for Monday and complete a reading log.

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

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

Journal

If this film/story was a romantic comedy, how would it change in its ending? Explain with details.

 

Assignment

Continue writing your film review on  Secret Window, Secret Garden and The Secret Window.  Essays due at the beginning of the period on Thursday. FCA include run on sentences and supporting details.  

Journal

What scene was your favorite scene from the film and why? Be sure to expand with details.

 

Assignment

Continue writing your film review on  Secret Window, Secret Garden and The Secret Window.  Essays due at the beginning of the period on Thursday. FCA include run on sentences and supporting details.  

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

Assignment

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

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
Review of film.

Journal
How do you feel about Mort's transformed character at the very end of Secret Window? Why is he so satisfied with his revenge? How far do you think that revenge can satisfy? What are the alternatives to revenge?

Assignment
Venn Diagrams

Journal

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

 

Assignment

Finish 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
~ Read Chapters 42 - 47 and complete the reading log and turn in today

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 Tuesday 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 Monday and complete the reading log

Journal
At the end of this section, Mort says, “What did you do? What in the world did you do?” What do you think Shooter may have done at this point in the story?

Literature
~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 28 - 35
~ Discussion on character sheet and reading
~ Read Chapters 36 - 41 for Monday 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 tomorrow

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 Thursday 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 Tuesday & 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 tomorrow & 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:

 

Literature:

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

Journal:

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

 

Literature:
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for Wednesday
~ Complete Reading Log

 

Journal:

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

 

Literature:
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for Wednesday
~ Complete Reading Log

 

Journal:

Why do you think that Mort hasn’t gone to Dave Newsome, the Tashmore constable, yet? Do you think that it was a wise decision? What would you have done if one of the Crazy Folk came knocking on your door accusing you of something? Would you call the law or settle it yourself?

 

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

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

Journal

Describe Mort Rainey as presented in the novella. Be sure to use specific details from the text for support

 

Assignment

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

Journal

“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

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

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

Think of a situation from a dream you have had that seemed incredibly real at the time but that could not actually happen in real life. What happened in the dream? What details made it seem real? What feelings did you have while dreaming? Afterward?

 

Assignment

Finish Film Review

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:

~ final copy of your film review of Stranger than Fiction due by the end of the period.

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 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.

School closed due to freezing temperatures.

School closed due to freezing temperatures.

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

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.

~ Submit permission forms from parents/guardians

~ Essay due via Google Classroom

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

 

~ RETURN parent signature form due for credit by tomorrow; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing

~ Essay due tomorrow via Google Classroom
~ STF Viewing Log 1 due by the end of the period.

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

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than Friday, January 25 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ Essay due Friday via Google Classroom, please

~ Introduction to Stranger than Fiction Film

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

 

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 1/25/2018 via Google Classroom at the beginning of the class period as are your syllabus and parental permission forms.

 

 

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 Wednesday.

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 Friday, January 25 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. 

Journal

 

Assignment
Finish viewing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; complete viewing guide

Journal

If someone asked you what was the quintessence of life, what would you say? If you had one picture to communicate the quintessence of life, what would your picture be?

 

Assignment

Continue Film

Journal
Is Mitty's daydreaming normal? Or is it a symptom of a deep-seated problem?

 

Assignment
Continue viewing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; complete viewing guide

Journal

Do you prefer your fantasy life (daydreaming) or your reality? Expand.

 

Assignment

Begin viewing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; complete viewing guide

Journal

What are the ways in which you are tempted to escape life?

 

Assignment

Introduction to "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber

Begin reading the story and completing the reading guide

Journal

Harrison is killed. Is individuality worth dying for? Is fitting in? Explain.

 

Assignment
Hot Seat Questions for students for the short film, "2081," which is based on Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron."

Journal

In your opinion, what does it mean to be equal? Does being equal mean that everyone must be the same? What do you feel is Vonnegut’s view on equality?

 

Assignment

View the the short film, "2081," which is based on Vonnegut's short story "Harrison Bergeron."

Hot Seat Questions for students

Journal

What would the world be like if everybody was on the exact same playing field? Think about the positives and negatives.

 

Assignment

Introduction to "Harrison Bergeron"

~ read the short story and have an open class discussion on the theme

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 Wednesday 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 on Monday

Winter Break - Enjoy!

 

Winter Celebration Activity Day

Journal
How do you feel about Mort's transformed character at the very end of Secret Window? Why is he so satisfied with his revenge? How far do you think that revenge can satisfy? What are the alternatives to revenge?

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

Journal - JOURNALS 7 due today

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 Prompt:

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

 

Literature:

~ Read Chapters 48 - end for Friday and complete the reading log

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 Friday and complete the reading log

Journal

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

 

Literature

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

Journal
At the end of this section, Mort says, “What did you do? What in the world did you do?” What do you think Shooter may have done at this point in the story?

Literature
~ Submit your reading log for Chapters 28 - 35
~ Discussion on character sheet and reading
~ Read Chapters 36 - 41 for Monday 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 tomorrow

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 Thursday 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 Tuesday & 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 tomorrow & 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:

 

Literature:

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

Inservice Day - No classes for students.

 

 

 

Journal:

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

 

Literature:
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for Wednesday
~ Complete Reading Log

 

Journal:

Why do you think that Mort hasn’t gone to Dave Newsome, the Tashmore constable, yet? Do you think that it was a wise decision? What would you have done if one of the Crazy Folk came knocking on your door accusing you of something? Would you call the law or settle it yourself?

 

Literature:

~ Turn in Reading Log 2
~ Discuss Chapters 9 – 11 SWSG
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 for next Wednesday & 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 as presented in the novella. Be sure to use specific details from the text for support.

 

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

Journal

“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

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

Journal

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

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

Veteran's Day. No School.

Journal

Whoops! Forgot journal.

 

Assignment

~ Finish Stephen King Web Quest

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

What are your thoughts on Nancy’s choice in a boyfriend? Do you think she should be with Jonathan or Steve? Why? Give significant details to support your claim.

 

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

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 7 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.

~ Health and Fitness Day

~ End of the 1st Nine Weeks - 2 hour early dismissal

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

Students will finish viewing "Chapter 9: The Gate," and submit their viewing logs to the teacher.

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

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.

 

Film

Finish Episode 5 "Dig Dug" of the series.  Complete a viewing log with specific 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

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

 

Journal

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

 

Film

Students will finish watching "Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak" and begin 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

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

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

 

Film
Students will finish 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

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.

PSATs taking place.  Please report to the cafeteria.

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

Complete the plot gram for Stranger Things

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

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:

~ final copy of your film review of Stranger than Fiction due by the end of the period.

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 due for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ STF Viewing Log 1 due by the end of the period.

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

 

~ RETURN parent signature form no later than September 6 for credit; without this form, you may not participate in class film viewing
~ Essay due

~ Introduction to Stranger than Fiction Film

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 6 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 Tuesday by the beginning of class.

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 Tuesday.

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.