FIDS #23

Journal
Free Write

 

Assignment
Complete a film review of the movie. Be sure to follow the designated format for our film reviews.

FIDS #22

Journal
Which did you prefer? The story or the film?

 

Assignment
Complete a film review of the movie. Be sure to follow the designated format for our film reviews.

FIDS #12, #13 and #14 are due before midnight today.

Journal
What is your opinion of the novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption?

 

Literature
Please read pages 64 - end of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Complete the reading log attached to this assignment. You may type directly on the reading log. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when responding.

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.

 

Literature
Please read pages 55-64 of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption stopping at "Lucky SOB." Complete the reading log attached to this assignment. You may type directly on the reading log. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when responding.

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

 

Literature
Please read pages 41-54 of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Complete the reading log attached to this assignment. You may type directly on the reading log. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when responding.

Journal
Reread 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?

 

Literature
Please read pages 33-41 of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption stopping at "I don't think he knew how bad it could get." Complete the reading log attached to this assignment. You may type directly on the reading log. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when responding.

Journal
Describe Red. What kind of person is he both physically and characteristically?

 

Literature
Please read pages 11 - 32 of Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Complete the reading log attached to this assignment. You may type directly on the reading log. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when responding.

No School/No FIDS day

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

 

Assignment
Continue 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

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

Free Write

 

Assignment

~ Film Review Due via Google Classroom

Heading
Your Name
The Body and Stand by Me
Rob Reiner
Genre (use your judgment)

 

Paragraph 1: Offer your overall impression of the film while mentioning the movie's title, director, and key actors.
Paragraph 2: Summarize the plot of the film
Paragraph 3: How did the actors portray key character roles? Did they fulfill your expectations given your knowledge of the original novel or play (if one exists)?
Paragraph 4: Were any particular film techniques used in key scenes? How did the film techniques and music enhance the setting and themes of the film? You may need two paragraphs to explain this information.
Paragraph 5: Address how well the film represents the novel or play. Offer evidence for your opinion. Remember to mention use of symbols and literary devices. Do they "transfer" from the novel/play into the movie well?

Winter Break - Enjoy!

 

“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, did you?”

Do you agree with Gordie? Explain.

 

“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them…The most important things lie too close to wherever your secret heart is buried…That’s the worst, I think. When the secret stays locked within not for want of a teller but for want of an understanding ear.” Do you agree with Gordie (really Stephen King asking the reader). Explain your answer.

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

            Veteran's Day. No School.

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 Tuesday & 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

Journal

Characterize Andy Dufresne using details from the text for support.

 

Assignment

~ Submit Reading Logs.
~ Read pages 49 - 58 of RHSR and complete reading logs for tomorrow.

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 tomorrow. 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

Continue 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

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

 

Literature

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

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 Friday 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 tomorrow 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 Wednesday 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 by Wednesday & 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 Monday & 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 Monday & Complete Reading Log

Journal:

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

 

Literature:
~ Read Chapters 12 – 16 SWSG for tomorrow
~ 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 Thursday & 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

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:

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.

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 2 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 4 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 Wednesday, September 4 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 Wednesday, September 4 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 9/3/2019 Tuesday at the end of the class period.