Tuesday, June 19

Good job, students!

You are done! Relax and have a great summer!

Here's a fun clip of the Reduced Shakespeare Company's production of Romeo and Juliet:
Part 1
Part 2


Ms. Watson

Wednesday, June 13

American Lit:
work on Synthesis project
submit to turnitin.com or email to Ms. Watson by Monday

9th Grade English:
Finish performances in Black Box
Start watching Romeo and Juliet
Prologue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beV56hp4T3w
Opening Figh Scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEH4vX9zXH4&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Tuesday, June 12

American Lit:
work time in Lab 2308 on synthesis project

9th Grade English:
Performance day!
HW: Reflection on rehearsal and performance (questions)

Monday, June 11

American Lit:
work time in Lab on Synthesis project (due 6/18)

9th Grade English:
Work time in acting companies to finalize scene performances
All groups are to perform tomorrow in the Black Box Theater
* If using any visual or sound files, please email them to Ms. Watson or bring USB

Friday, June 8

American Lit:
Revisit Motifs for charts
Intro Synthesis Final Project (due June 18)
Document w/ links: here
Can work in groups up to 3 people
Choose from topics: "phony Hollywood", Teenagers as outsiders, "crazy" or mental illness?, assassinations and attempts, J.D. Salinger and Holden connections
Lab time scheduled:
Friday, June 8
Monday, June 11 (30 minutes)
Tuesday, June 12
Wednesday, June 13 (40 minutes)

Monday, June 18 - in the library - Indirectly present projects in Gallery Walk, evaluate and then complete written final on Motif and Themes in The Catcher in the Rye

9th Grade English:
Meet in Black Box Theater for rehearsal of scenes
Goal: to say lines without scripts and to practice movements
HW: repeat lines that were troublesome during rehearsal until they are memorized. Get props!