Class+Activities

Listening/Speaking - quick quiz:
Listen to the following story read aloud for you and try to answer the questions on your test sheet. If you can answer all the questions on the first listening, hand in your sheet for a +5% bonus. If you need a second listening, hold onto your test but you will be deducted 5%. If you need a third listening, you will need to make an appointment with your teacher to make time later in the day. This third try will cost you an extra 5%.

here is the link to the short story: [|the insignificant task]

here is the link to the short story: [|responsibility]

The Odyssey: An Epic Journey

 * Responsibilities:**

Do you have your textbook, notebooks and materials needed to take notes? Have you done your homework or prepared yourself properly for your class? One of the main characteristics of a good hero is being responsible. Each of us has this power, why not demonstrate your powers as a heroic student by fulfilling your responsibilities.


 * Activity:**


 * Guided Reading - Part 1 of the Odyssey**

By now you should have read or watched the video about the story of Odysseus´ exploits**. Here is a short test. Complete the PowerPoint presentation in your notebooks.** You may use your notes, old tests, the internet and/or books. BUT YOU MUST DO SOMETHING!








 * Students who have trouble thinking up characteristics that heroes possess should do the following exercise first:**


 * Homework:** Bring a journal to next class -this is a small notebook. If you have an iPhone, you can get a free app on your phone that works as an excellent journal to add notes, stories, and pictures. Check out www.everlater.com to set up your account and simply search "free travel journal by everlater.com" on your iPhone, iPad or iPod to get started on your way.

Role Play:
//**COLD CASE: The Cask of the Amontillado**//

There is no doubt after reading the Poe's story that Montresor, the story's narrator, has won his revenge. Now it's up to you to determine if a crime has been committed and if so, who is the guilty party?



After some 50 years, the corpse of Fortunato was discovered behind a makeshift wall within the Montrsor family catacombs. On trial for the man's untimely death is Sr. Montresor himself; the owner the catacombs where the body was discovered. Last seen with Fortunato in the streets during Carnival nearly 5 decades ago, the magistrate (the local law enforcement) placed Montresor under arrest for believing that he murdered Fortunato. As of yet, Sr. Montresor has not made comment of the accusations directed upon him.

The above is a brief illustration of the drama you are facing today. An innocent or guilty man stands before the judge on charges of first degree murder. The punishment is certain death. The citizens of Barranquilla wait anxiously for the outcome of this sensational trial.

Step 1: Get into groups of 4 Step 2: Select a judge Step 3: Judges dictate instructions to team. Step 4: You have 10 minutes to prepare for your case (5 minutes to gather evidence / 5 minutes to prepare your lines Step 5: Perform trial 10 minutes or less.

The rest of the class will act ass jurors. They will declare the final verdict over the accused and will assess the performance using a very basic rubric.


 * Creativity || __/5__ ||
 * Clarity || /5 ||

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Grammar Grammar:
Conditionals: Games and practice sites are available at the following links. Check them out before the test.

http://mrsmelissab.wikispaces.com/CONDITIONALS

Reading and Creating Graphic Stories
Together we will complete "The Most Dangerous Game" by creating a comic book version of the short story.

Here is the first page completed for you. You can use the same program I used -Comic Life, or any other that you prefer to continue the graphic version of this story. You can even post pictures including short dialogues on Facebook if that is more your style. The only real requirement is that you remain true to the story using your own words.

Page 1:

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Writing Final
Your final writing assignment is as follows:

= = =Romeo and Juliet Act 1:=

You and your group are responsible for creating a presentation of 1 out of 5 scenes from the first Act. Your presentation will include a plot diagram, a short description of what happens during the scene and pictures of the characters in the scene. you should include a brief description of these characters as well.

Step 1) Create a plot diagram for your scene in act 1 Step 2) Write a brief synopsis of the scene Step 3) Find pictures and include them with a brief description. = =

= = =Following the plot:=

You did an excellent job predicting the first scene. Now your job is to draw up a small **plot diagram** of the first scene. If you need help, your textbook has information about the exposition, rising action, climax, etc. In addition you will have to predict how things turn out when Romeo comes onto the scene. After you make your predictions, think about how you would describe Benvolio, Romeo, Romeo's father and what their shared relationship is like.


 * Instructions:**
 * This grade is worth a grade in competency 5 -literature**

Step 1) draw a plot diagram in your notebook for each scene in act 1 Step 2) using your textbook and what you can remember from the play you have read, mark the various events on your plot diagram. Step 3) now prepare a way to present your plot diagram. You decide how and what to use for this small presentation.
 * Part A**

Step 1) create a prediction chart for each scene in act 1. Step 2) make a character chart for Benvolio, Romeo and Romeo's father and list their various characteristics. Step 3) write a brief essay describing the relationship between Romeo and his father.
 * Part B**

The Program

Your job is to come up with an authentic program for the play, "Romeo and Juliet." Since the play was written at the end of the 16th century, you have to keep in mind what your program should look like. You can use color in your final product, but try to imagine how the program would look and feel like if we lived way back when "Romeo and Juliet" first hit the stage.
 * The Task:**

Step 1) gather your homework/research information (5%) Step 2) check out the first pages of the play in your textbooks Step 3) plan a layout for your program (15%) Step 4) draft a rough draft of your program (15%) Step 5) make a second (neat) copy to hand to your teacher -include all the names involved (25%) Step 6) create your final draft -you may do this in the library or at home if you want to use a printer (40%)
 * Instructions:**
 * This activity is worth a grade in competency 3 -writing**