TV Talk Show
Students will stage a TV talk show. Two students (volunteer) will role-play the hosts of the talk show. Other students in the class will role-play the members of the studio audience and the guests (main characters from the novel). This show will explore family relationships and friends.
Students will research the different jobs that will be necessary to stage a TV talk show- such as camera operator, director, writer, actor, expert guest.
Roles: Phyllisia, Ruby, Ramona, Calvin, Edith, psychologist and a person who experiemced family relatioship issues and friend issues
The rest of the class will role-play the studio audience
Preparation:
A group of students will develop a list of questions that will prompt discussion and draw out the guests. Students will research psychology and sociology resources so that your questions will focus on the major themes suggested in The Friends, including the nature of friendship, the difficulties of fitting in, the responsibilities of family members to one another, and the way young people depend on friends in order to cope with tragedies in their lives.
On the day of the TV talk show
1. Leader host will introduce the guests and explain the focus of the program.
2. Leader and the student co-host can begin interviewwing and questioning the "guests' from The Friends. (Include the audience in the discussion)
3 At the conclusion of the show, students will summarize the key points discussed
Monday, January 5, 2009
report
Your school sponsored an International Festival that was held during school hours last Wednesday through Friday. Below are a school reporter’s notes on the festival. Organize them into a unified report.
*Include all the information that is in the notes
*Arrange the material in a logical order
*Write complete sentences
*Check your paragraphing, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and usage.
------- tried on Native American headdress
------- saw many different costumes
------ Had Italian pastries for dessert
------ Attempted to walk in wooden shoes from Holland
------ Ate many foreign foods
------ tasted fish and chips from England
------ Admired the colors of a traditional African robe
------ Principal: “The Festival was such a huge success we plan to make it an annual event.”
------enjoyed Mexican tortillas
------Saw an Indian girl wearing a sari
------Sampled raw fish - popular in Japan
Addition: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly Consequence: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore Generalizing: as a rule, as usual, for the most part,
generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually Exemplifying: chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as Illustration: for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration,
illustrated with, as an example, in this case Emphasis above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly Similarity: comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with Exception: aside from, barring, besides, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save Restatement: in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently Contrast and comparison: contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast Sequence: at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind, Summarizing: after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run, on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally Diversion: by the way, incidentally Direction: here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above,
to the left, to the right, in the distance
*Include all the information that is in the notes
*Arrange the material in a logical order
*Write complete sentences
*Check your paragraphing, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and usage.
------- tried on Native American headdress
------- saw many different costumes
------ Had Italian pastries for dessert
------ Attempted to walk in wooden shoes from Holland
------ Ate many foreign foods
------ tasted fish and chips from England
------ Admired the colors of a traditional African robe
------ Principal: “The Festival was such a huge success we plan to make it an annual event.”
------enjoyed Mexican tortillas
------Saw an Indian girl wearing a sari
------Sampled raw fish - popular in Japan
Addition: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly Consequence: accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore Generalizing: as a rule, as usual, for the most part,
generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually Exemplifying: chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as Illustration: for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration,
illustrated with, as an example, in this case Emphasis above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly Similarity: comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with Exception: aside from, barring, besides, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save Restatement: in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently Contrast and comparison: contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast Sequence: at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time, for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind, Summarizing: after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run, on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally Diversion: by the way, incidentally Direction: here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above,
to the left, to the right, in the distance
Monday, December 15, 2008
vocabulary
Vocabulary 57-59
Interminable transformations orthographical remonstrance
Codicil evasively slacken perplexity vestige assiduity ostentatious debilitating Beguiled irrevocable
51-56
obdurate retrospectively limekiln malignity
Gainsaying tithe hawsers vacillating adjured querulous portentous exordium discreet bagatelle scourge
Proscribed appeals malefactors reconnoiter festooned
38-43
Vocabulary: wan sconces ingrate beseeching
Untenable dram prolix dubiously
Uncouth physiognomy expatriated pannikins
Interminable transformations orthographical remonstrance
Codicil evasively slacken perplexity vestige assiduity ostentatious debilitating Beguiled irrevocable
51-56
obdurate retrospectively limekiln malignity
Gainsaying tithe hawsers vacillating adjured querulous portentous exordium discreet bagatelle scourge
Proscribed appeals malefactors reconnoiter festooned
38-43
Vocabulary: wan sconces ingrate beseeching
Untenable dram prolix dubiously
Uncouth physiognomy expatriated pannikins
Friday, November 14, 2008
read chapters 13-18 ANY QUESTIONS BLOG ME BACK, OK
THIS IS YOUR HOMEWORK. I WANT TO SEE SOME OF YOUR WORK ON MONDAY
I will give you time to catch up on your scrapbook
LOOK OUT FOR MY TYPING ERRORS
Read chapters 13-18
After reading each chapter and discussing the action, summarize the major events in the chapter. Discuss all the events.
Choose a character that you want to be throughout the reading of the novel.
You are to document the major action in the novel, and report it from the viewpoint of one of the characters. To do this, you must understand how the characters feel.
/Be creative with layout and foints.
/Use pictures to enhance your scrapbook.
/You must relate how the character is feeling during the act in question.
/All your design must be related to the personality of the character you have chosen.
Even if your character was not there, you must come up wit an interesting and creative way to have your character learn about what happened.
Character trait information is to be filled out continuously.
In each chapter, you must include literary techniques that are used in the novel (metaphor, simile, irony, mood, tone, etcetera) and are mandated to use them in your scrapbook.
You will put together a scrapbook for one character in Great Expectations
It will contain the following:
A scrapbook entry for each chapter
b. Pictures from magazines that illustrate the character's personality.
c. A letter from your character to another character.
D. A letter from another character to your character.
1. Each diary entry should be at least one page typed (double spaced). It should include references to the major events in the chapter. If your character was not present for the events, you should think of a way to have the character learn of the events.
2. The pictures you cut out should be selected in reference to the character trait charts you are fkooking out throughout the novel. You will be required to reference them in your scrapbook. Look for pictures that tell a story.
3. The letters should be at least one page typed (double spaced) and should show some necessity as to its purpose. Why was it necessary to write a letter or receive this letter that is saved in the scrapbook?
4. Decorate the cover of the scrapbook.
5. Put in pictures of the environment in Pips day
In the introduction of your scrapbook, there must be an autobiographical page concerning the character you have chosen to be. You have to create a life for the character based on the setting of the book. It must be true to the events and the time. Discuss the “great expectations” you
(as the character) have for your future(as a young person growing up and as a grown person
1. Start working on your scrapbooks
2. Start with chapter 1 and work your way up to eighteen
3. Summarize the highlights in the major chapters
4. Use the format below to summarize your entries of the major events in the voice of the character you have chosen. ONE FULL PAGE PER ENTRY
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Name:
Chapter/s
Dear Diary,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
________________
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Letter to_________________Format
Name:
Letter to_______________
Dear__________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
____________________________________
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Letter from_________________Format
Name:
Letter from_______________
Dear____________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
____________________________________
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////
What do Joe and Ms. Havisham talk abou?
Why does Pumblechook take Pip to the Town Hall?
I will give you time to catch up on your scrapbook
LOOK OUT FOR MY TYPING ERRORS
Read chapters 13-18
After reading each chapter and discussing the action, summarize the major events in the chapter. Discuss all the events.
Choose a character that you want to be throughout the reading of the novel.
You are to document the major action in the novel, and report it from the viewpoint of one of the characters. To do this, you must understand how the characters feel.
/Be creative with layout and foints.
/Use pictures to enhance your scrapbook.
/You must relate how the character is feeling during the act in question.
/All your design must be related to the personality of the character you have chosen.
Even if your character was not there, you must come up wit an interesting and creative way to have your character learn about what happened.
Character trait information is to be filled out continuously.
In each chapter, you must include literary techniques that are used in the novel (metaphor, simile, irony, mood, tone, etcetera) and are mandated to use them in your scrapbook.
You will put together a scrapbook for one character in Great Expectations
It will contain the following:
A scrapbook entry for each chapter
b. Pictures from magazines that illustrate the character's personality.
c. A letter from your character to another character.
D. A letter from another character to your character.
1. Each diary entry should be at least one page typed (double spaced). It should include references to the major events in the chapter. If your character was not present for the events, you should think of a way to have the character learn of the events.
2. The pictures you cut out should be selected in reference to the character trait charts you are fkooking out throughout the novel. You will be required to reference them in your scrapbook. Look for pictures that tell a story.
3. The letters should be at least one page typed (double spaced) and should show some necessity as to its purpose. Why was it necessary to write a letter or receive this letter that is saved in the scrapbook?
4. Decorate the cover of the scrapbook.
5. Put in pictures of the environment in Pips day
In the introduction of your scrapbook, there must be an autobiographical page concerning the character you have chosen to be. You have to create a life for the character based on the setting of the book. It must be true to the events and the time. Discuss the “great expectations” you
(as the character) have for your future(as a young person growing up and as a grown person
1. Start working on your scrapbooks
2. Start with chapter 1 and work your way up to eighteen
3. Summarize the highlights in the major chapters
4. Use the format below to summarize your entries of the major events in the voice of the character you have chosen. ONE FULL PAGE PER ENTRY
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Name:
Chapter/s
Dear Diary,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
________________
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Letter to_________________Format
Name:
Letter to_______________
Dear__________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
____________________________________
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Letter from_________________Format
Name:
Letter from_______________
Dear____________________,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
____________________________________
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////
What do Joe and Ms. Havisham talk abou?
Why does Pumblechook take Pip to the Town Hall?
Monday, November 10, 2008
due fri 14
Hw Due Friday the 14th,
Read up to chapter 13 and answer the following questions
1. Why did Pip suddenly want Biddy to "impart all her learning" to him?
2. Why did the stranger at the three Jolly Bargemen make Pip uneasy?
What did this encounter suggest for Pip's future?
3. What did Pip find puzzling about the pale young gentleman he encountered in Miss Havisham's garden?
4. Why did Miss Havisham hope that Estella would break young men's hearts?
5. What did Pip find puzzling about the pale young gentleman he encountered in Miss Havisham's garden:
6.. How did Pip feel about his financial reward from Miss Havisham and his last visit to Satis House?
7. Why do you think Estella tells Pip he may kiss her? Why doesn't Pip enjoy the kiss? Do you think Pip is wrong to accept a "worthless" kiss?
8. Why does Ms. Havisham want to see Joe?
Read up to chapter 13 and answer the following questions
1. Why did Pip suddenly want Biddy to "impart all her learning" to him?
2. Why did the stranger at the three Jolly Bargemen make Pip uneasy?
What did this encounter suggest for Pip's future?
3. What did Pip find puzzling about the pale young gentleman he encountered in Miss Havisham's garden?
4. Why did Miss Havisham hope that Estella would break young men's hearts?
5. What did Pip find puzzling about the pale young gentleman he encountered in Miss Havisham's garden:
6.. How did Pip feel about his financial reward from Miss Havisham and his last visit to Satis House?
7. Why do you think Estella tells Pip he may kiss her? Why doesn't Pip enjoy the kiss? Do you think Pip is wrong to accept a "worthless" kiss?
8. Why does Ms. Havisham want to see Joe?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
vocabu
You will be quizzed on the first 20 words by Thursday or Friday
trenchant
remonstrance
augmented
emphatic
reproachful
imprecations
dissuading
contumaciously
imperiously
execrating
pilfering
exonerated
venerated
erudition
perspicuity
sagaciously
ablutions
genial
fugitive
elixir
verification
desolation
vicariously
aspirations
consternation
apprehension
liberal
livid
pilfer
erudition
seclusion
8-12
gourmandising
adamantine
trepidation
transfixed
felicitous
unremunerative
capricious
appalled
ignominiously
sanguinary
trenchant
remonstrance
augmented
emphatic
reproachful
imprecations
dissuading
contumaciously
imperiously
execrating
pilfering
exonerated
venerated
erudition
perspicuity
sagaciously
ablutions
genial
fugitive
elixir
verification
desolation
vicariously
aspirations
consternation
apprehension
liberal
livid
pilfer
erudition
seclusion
8-12
gourmandising
adamantine
trepidation
transfixed
felicitous
unremunerative
capricious
appalled
ignominiously
sanguinary
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