The Chrysalids: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

***25 mark quiz on John Wyndham and ch. 1-6 on Friday, Dec. 4***
Fri. Dec. 4/09

- Ch 1-6 quiz with questions on John Wyndham.
- Learn about the history of the science fiction genre of literature.
Watch - Watch the Skies!: Sci-Fi, the 1950s and Us (part 1, part 2, and part 3)
- Finish off your keyword and image sketch.

Thurs. Dec. 3/09
***If you missed this class, you must make up the in-class assignment. Create a key word and image(s) sketch for chapters 1-6. Use vivid or thematic words from the novel, such as character names, place names, or Waknuk jargon. Include one or more sketched images(10 marks)****
Listen to the radio play of Ch. 1-6 (or find it here) of The Chrysalids. We reviewed ch. 1-6 questions and continued work on chapter 6.

Wed. Dec. 2/09 The Chrysalids The Chrysalids summary
***Romeo and Juliet Superheroes In Love project due today***

- Review the characters in The Chrysalids.
- Complete the questions for chapters 3 and 4.
- Read chapters 4-5. Start chapter 5 questions.

Tues. Dec. 1/09

- Review answers to John Wyndham's biography questions.
- Read chapters 3-4

Mon. Nov. 30 / 09

- Start reading The Chrysalids novel by John Wyndham. Complete the questions for chapters 1 and 2.

Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 23 - 27

Thurs. Nov. 26 and Fri. Nov. 27 Romeo and Juliet online play

• We will watch the complete 1996 Romeo and Juliet movie.
• Most parts of this movie can be found online.
  

Wed. Nov. 25/09 Romeo and Juliet online play
- In the JP219 computer lab, continue work on the Superheroes In Love project. Use the HeroMachine, or draw your own Romeo and Juliet superhero characters.
***DUE Wed. Dec. 2 ***Your finished assignment should have six parts:

• Project sheet - all sections completed with point form notes (10 marks)
• Prologue re-written - 14 lines typed with at least 10 changes in bold. (10 marks)
• Romeo description - typed, double-spaced, 1/2 - 1 page paragraph format. (10 marks)
• Romeo image (10 marks)
• Juliet description - typed, double-spaced, 1/2 - 1 page paragraph format. (10 marks)
• Juliet image (10 marks)

Tues. Nov. 24/09 Romeo and Juliet online play
- Continue the rest of Acts 3 - 5 using the shortened animated version below (start at 3:40 on the 2nd part).
- In the JP219 computer lab, get started on the Superheroes In Love project. Use the HeroMachine, or draw your own Romeo and Juliet superhero characters.
- View the three part BBC animated story of Romeo and Juliet (below).








Mon. Nov. 23/09 Romeo and Juliet online play

- Review - Act III Sc. 2 Soliloquy (Juliet)
- Group presentations
- View Act III Scenes 1-3 (links below)
Part 8 (start at 5:00 min.) - Part 9 - Part 10
- Write "Verona Advisor" letter to Romeo (must address all five problems).

Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 16 - 20

Romeo and Juliet online play

Fri. Nov. 20/09
- Review overhead notes on Act III
- Write the Wedding Vows for Romeo and Juliet (DUE today 10 marks).
Act III Sc. 1-3

• Romeo and Juliet, Act III
  
  

Thurs. Nov. 19/09
Watch the end of Act I and all of Act II

• Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6
• Part 7 - Part 8 - (stop at 5 min.)
• continue group work on scene rehearsal and poster
  

Wed. Nov. 18/09

• Overhead notes: Act II
• Queen Mab speech - visual interpretation (10 marks) DUE this class
  
• Group theatre company work: rehearse lines and prepare play poster.
  

Tues. Nov. 17/09

• Overhead notes: Act I
• Video review of Act I Scenes 1 - 5 1968 Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3
• Group theatre company work: rehearse lines for your scene and prepare play poster using magazine pictures.
  

Mon. Nov. 16/09

• Quiz (30 marks) - Elizabethan Theatre
  
• Overhead notes: Prologue (in iambic pentameter)
  

Act I Scenes 1-3: Comparison of film adaptations of the play

• 1968 Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3
  
• 1996 Part 1 - Part 2

Romeo and Juliet: Nov. 9 - 13

Thurs. Nov. 12 & Fri. Nov. 13th

We will watch the movie Shakespeare In Love.
Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6 - Part 7 - Part 8 - Part 9 - Part 10 - Part 11 - Part 12
The movie's screenplay is available online.

***Big Quiz (30 marks) on Mon, Nov 16*** - Expect questions from these handouts and sources

• Romeo and Juliet Intro Questions
• Elizabethan England & The Globe Theatre
• Shakespeare: What's Your Sign?
• Wikipedia: Shakespeare In Love

Tues. Nov. 10/09

Today, we'll take a virtual tour of the Globe Theatre. Make notes on the handout. Read Shakespeare: What's Your Sign?
After the tour, see:

See also:
Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (A Kennedy Center video)

Term one ends on Nov. 10th.
Work toward completion of all term one assignments.
***Animal Farm novel test (100 marks) on Monday, Nov. 9th*** (True and False, Matching, multiple choice questions and one paragraph based on all question sheets, reading, and handouts for this novel unit)
Mon. Nov. 9

- Animal Farm test today (100 marks)
- When finished, complete the introduction to the play worksheet. You need the Oxford Guide to Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet (only available in class) to complete this.