Monday, February 22, 2016
5th period YouTube Videos
David Kim
Riley Peyton
Brady Johnson
Ashlynn Powell
Jordyn Williams
Zayda Green
Parker Fouch
Justin Davis
Kenady Vice
Charles Whelan
Jagger Wellman
Macy Jones
Luke Burrows
Mitchell Hollan
Jon Jenkins
Faith T
Sydnee Cantrell
Ben Davidson
Gabe Markwell
Emily Hammonds
Chloe Mace
L'Shae Black
2nd Period Youtube Videos
Martina Chapman
Mathew Gagliano
Will Hedrick Take 2
Maddison Dennis
Madison Barker
Emily Highley
Ryan Mullin
M'Shae Mathews
The Crucible from M'Shae on Vimeo.
Kaya Caudill
Katie Bonney
Abby Hiatt
Madison Donovan
Gaige Webb
Carmen Alderman
Boston Enderle
Haleigh Eldridge
BRE Ison
Alyssa Thomas
Katie Westerman
ALEX STEWART
Kennealy Roberts
Emily Baldridge
Andrew Stepp
Mathew Gagliano
Friday, February 12, 2016
Literary Analysis Due Feb. 15th
Literary Analysis:
Using Elements of Literature
To successfully analyze literature, you’ll need to remember that authors make specific choices for particular reasons.
Your essay should point out the author’s choices and attempt to explain their significance.
Choose 3 of the Literary Elements below and analyze the author's choices surrounding the use of that element. You must write and argue an original claim about the work, supporting that claim with the literary choices made by the author.
For example, In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain develops a contrast between life on the river and life on the shore through figurative language, characterization, and symbolism.”
Your Essay Should look like this:
Here is the Essay Outline:
MLA Format
Insert header (Last name PG number)
1st page only:
Student Name
Instructor Name
Course
Date
Double Space Font Size 12 Times New Roman
Title (represents author’s purpose)(center of document)
I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
Catch your audience's attention and orient your audience with background info/ SHORT synopsis of novel, state your claim, and list your 3 supporting ideas; Transition
II. Body (3 paragraphs)
A. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 1; In text Citation; Transition
B. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 2; In text Citation; Transition
C. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 3; In text Citation; Transition
III. Counterclaim; Transition (1 paragraph)
IV. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
V. MLA Works Cited Page (Last Page of Essay)
EXAMPLE ESSAYS FROM CLASS:
5th "The Most Dangerous Game"
Introduction
Running through the dark and mysterious jungle, being hunted from behind, Rainsford is scared for his life! Wondering what he should do next, he begins to consider life as he knows it. He is the huntee and General Zaroff is the hunter. In "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, 2 characters are playing a serious game of cat and mouse. The author uses the dialogue of these two characters to create a suspenseful setting with a serious tone and fearful mood. On a desolate island, we meet General Zaroff in a mansion fit for a King.
Paragraph 2
At the beginning of the story, we are first introduced to the setting: the eerie island known as "Shiptrap Island." This information is revealed in the original dialogue of the story between Rainsford and his ship mate Whitney. After readers discover of this information, the stage is set for the rest of the story. Following Rainsford's arrival on the island, after he fell from his ship, he finds a large mansion remarking that, "Yet, about it all, hung an air of unreality" (Connell 43). These realizations set a precedent for the remainder of the story in that the setting is frequently introduced through dialogue.
Paragraph 3
"The Cossack was the cat: he was the mouse. Then is was Rainsford that knew the full menaing of terror" (Connell 54). Quotes like these help to establish the seriousness of the story. In life and death situations humor and light heartedness are not commonly used. Connell captures the hunt and the seriousness of it with words like "terror" to show Rainsford's fear. Connell also uses the mood to tell the story.
Paragraph 4
Connell sets a fearful and suspenseful mood throughout the gamut of the story. He uses descriptive adjectives and imagery to provoke the reader's senses. When Zaroff says to Rainsford, "Here in my preserve on this island... I hunt more dangerous game" (Connell 47), the reader becomes nervous of the General. The audience is also in a mood of suspense and fear. The author achieves his purpose of creating a scary mood, even though some disagree.
Paragraph 5
Although this short story is praised for its characterization, some readers claim that the two main characters do not create suspense. However, through powerful dialogue, readers see that Zaroff is a crazed hunter and Rainsford is a man of morals. Rainsford states, "Thank You, I am a hunter, not a murderer" (Connell 49). Connell also uses many other methods to characterize these men in a way that creates suspense.
Paragraph 6
The dialogue of Rainsford and Zaroff in Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" gives the story a suspenseful setting with a serious tone and fearful mood. The suspenseful setting is shown through the desolate island and eerie mansion. The author's serious tone is created through powerful dialogue, and the fearful mood is developed by the game itself. "The Most Dangerous Game" uses a variety of literary elements that enhance the story and excite the reader.
2nd "The Necklace"
Introduction
"Before the mirror, she let the wraps fall from her shoulders to see her self once again in all of her glory. Suddenly she gave a cry. The necklace was gone (Maupassant 31)." In the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, the reader meets a young married couple of middle class. However, unhappy with her stature, the young wife wants more. Actually, she believes she deserves more than what her husband can provide. Mme. Loisel's greed is portrayed through symbols in the story. The author characterizes her as vain and shallow and uses the necklace as a symbol of her lust for wealth. Through characterization, setting, and symbolism the author creates a timeless theme of greed.
Paragraph 2
Each character in "The Necklace" possesses greed or does nothing to stop the greedy acts of others. Mme. Loisel's greed is constantly unchecked and that leads to the destruction of her entire life. "She so longed to pleased, be envied, be fascinating and sought after (Maupassant 28)." Mme. Loisel's life is dictated by her need to be seen and admired even if she is unable to afford and maintain that illusion. Monsieur Loisel only adds to the fire by giving her the money she wants to buy frivolous things. Madame Frostier also portrays greed through maintaining the idea that the necklace is only crystal, not diamond. Not only do the Loisel's characters showcase greed, but the setting, France in the early 1700s, also conveys the greed of two two classes: the rich and the poor.
Paragraph 3
Set in a time where the rich are the rich and the poor are nothing, "The Necklace" portrays one couples eternal need for status and wealth. "There is nothing more humiliating than to look poor among a lot of rich __________ (Maupassant 30)," explains Mme. Loisel, as she expresses her discontent with her lack of nice things. The author uses this quote to illustrate her insecurity around rich people. In the mid 18th century, Paris, France had a great imbalance in social structure. The continual drive to be apart of the upper class is a theme that is very relative to society in 2016. The Loisel's were apart of the poor class of citizens that allowed their greed and want for nicer things to ruin their lives, as shown through the necklace that Madame Frostier loans to MMe. Loisel to wear to the party so that she will feel "richer" among the rich.
Paragraph 4
"All at once she found, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace... clasping it around her throat... she stood in ecstasy looking at her reflection (Maupassant 30)."
Paragraph 5
However, some readers may disagree that the necklace represents MMe. Loisel's greed. There may be some content to suggest that the necklace stands for her vanity. For example, "it's embarrassing not to have a jewel or a gem- nothing to wear on my dress (Maupassant 30)" shows that MMe. Loisel needs precious stones to feel beautiful. It's true: her vanity plays a part. Yet, her vanity is what fuels the greater characterization, greed. Mme. always wants what she cannot have and perhaps beauty is one of those things.
Paragraph 6
The author uses MMe. Loisel and the necklace to create a sense of greed using characterization, setting, and symbolism. THrough her selfish actions, MMe. Loisel is characterized as a shallow character while Mr. Loisel does all he can for his wife and can be characterized as selfless and tolerant. Through the setting, the reader can see that greed is prevalent in 1700s France just as it is today. Symbolism is heavy in this story. The necklace itself symbolizes lust, want, and desire. "The Necklace" is a prime example of how people will always want more, no matter how well off they are.
WORKS CITED
Notes:
1. Alphabetize by author's last name
2. Double Space
3. Hanging Indent
4. Last Page of Your Essay
Book with One Author
Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. New York: Penguin, 1987. Print.
Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999. Print.
Book with More Than One Author
The first given name appears in last name, first name format; subsequent author names appear in first name last name format.
Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Peer Tutoring. Boston: Allyn, 2000. Print.
Your Works Cited Page MUST look like this:
Using Elements of Literature
To successfully analyze literature, you’ll need to remember that authors make specific choices for particular reasons.
Your essay should point out the author’s choices and attempt to explain their significance.
Choose 3 of the Literary Elements below and analyze the author's choices surrounding the use of that element. You must write and argue an original claim about the work, supporting that claim with the literary choices made by the author.
For example, In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain develops a contrast between life on the river and life on the shore through figurative language, characterization, and symbolism.”
Your Essay Should look like this:
Here is the Essay Outline:
MLA Format
Insert header (Last name PG number)
1st page only:
Student Name
Instructor Name
Course
Date
Double Space Font Size 12 Times New Roman
Title (represents author’s purpose)(center of document)
I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
Catch your audience's attention and orient your audience with background info/ SHORT synopsis of novel, state your claim, and list your 3 supporting ideas; Transition
II. Body (3 paragraphs)
A. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 1; In text Citation; Transition
B. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 2; In text Citation; Transition
C. Supporting Idea/ Literary Element 3; In text Citation; Transition
III. Counterclaim; Transition (1 paragraph)
IV. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
V. MLA Works Cited Page (Last Page of Essay)
EXAMPLE ESSAYS FROM CLASS:
5th "The Most Dangerous Game"
Introduction
Running through the dark and mysterious jungle, being hunted from behind, Rainsford is scared for his life! Wondering what he should do next, he begins to consider life as he knows it. He is the huntee and General Zaroff is the hunter. In "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell, 2 characters are playing a serious game of cat and mouse. The author uses the dialogue of these two characters to create a suspenseful setting with a serious tone and fearful mood. On a desolate island, we meet General Zaroff in a mansion fit for a King.
Paragraph 2
At the beginning of the story, we are first introduced to the setting: the eerie island known as "Shiptrap Island." This information is revealed in the original dialogue of the story between Rainsford and his ship mate Whitney. After readers discover of this information, the stage is set for the rest of the story. Following Rainsford's arrival on the island, after he fell from his ship, he finds a large mansion remarking that, "Yet, about it all, hung an air of unreality" (Connell 43). These realizations set a precedent for the remainder of the story in that the setting is frequently introduced through dialogue.
Paragraph 3
"The Cossack was the cat: he was the mouse. Then is was Rainsford that knew the full menaing of terror" (Connell 54). Quotes like these help to establish the seriousness of the story. In life and death situations humor and light heartedness are not commonly used. Connell captures the hunt and the seriousness of it with words like "terror" to show Rainsford's fear. Connell also uses the mood to tell the story.
Paragraph 4
Connell sets a fearful and suspenseful mood throughout the gamut of the story. He uses descriptive adjectives and imagery to provoke the reader's senses. When Zaroff says to Rainsford, "Here in my preserve on this island... I hunt more dangerous game" (Connell 47), the reader becomes nervous of the General. The audience is also in a mood of suspense and fear. The author achieves his purpose of creating a scary mood, even though some disagree.
Paragraph 5
Although this short story is praised for its characterization, some readers claim that the two main characters do not create suspense. However, through powerful dialogue, readers see that Zaroff is a crazed hunter and Rainsford is a man of morals. Rainsford states, "Thank You, I am a hunter, not a murderer" (Connell 49). Connell also uses many other methods to characterize these men in a way that creates suspense.
Paragraph 6
The dialogue of Rainsford and Zaroff in Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" gives the story a suspenseful setting with a serious tone and fearful mood. The suspenseful setting is shown through the desolate island and eerie mansion. The author's serious tone is created through powerful dialogue, and the fearful mood is developed by the game itself. "The Most Dangerous Game" uses a variety of literary elements that enhance the story and excite the reader.
2nd "The Necklace"
Introduction
"Before the mirror, she let the wraps fall from her shoulders to see her self once again in all of her glory. Suddenly she gave a cry. The necklace was gone (Maupassant 31)." In the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, the reader meets a young married couple of middle class. However, unhappy with her stature, the young wife wants more. Actually, she believes she deserves more than what her husband can provide. Mme. Loisel's greed is portrayed through symbols in the story. The author characterizes her as vain and shallow and uses the necklace as a symbol of her lust for wealth. Through characterization, setting, and symbolism the author creates a timeless theme of greed.
Paragraph 2
Each character in "The Necklace" possesses greed or does nothing to stop the greedy acts of others. Mme. Loisel's greed is constantly unchecked and that leads to the destruction of her entire life. "She so longed to pleased, be envied, be fascinating and sought after (Maupassant 28)." Mme. Loisel's life is dictated by her need to be seen and admired even if she is unable to afford and maintain that illusion. Monsieur Loisel only adds to the fire by giving her the money she wants to buy frivolous things. Madame Frostier also portrays greed through maintaining the idea that the necklace is only crystal, not diamond. Not only do the Loisel's characters showcase greed, but the setting, France in the early 1700s, also conveys the greed of two two classes: the rich and the poor.
Paragraph 3
Set in a time where the rich are the rich and the poor are nothing, "The Necklace" portrays one couples eternal need for status and wealth. "There is nothing more humiliating than to look poor among a lot of rich __________ (Maupassant 30)," explains Mme. Loisel, as she expresses her discontent with her lack of nice things. The author uses this quote to illustrate her insecurity around rich people. In the mid 18th century, Paris, France had a great imbalance in social structure. The continual drive to be apart of the upper class is a theme that is very relative to society in 2016. The Loisel's were apart of the poor class of citizens that allowed their greed and want for nicer things to ruin their lives, as shown through the necklace that Madame Frostier loans to MMe. Loisel to wear to the party so that she will feel "richer" among the rich.
Paragraph 4
"All at once she found, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace... clasping it around her throat... she stood in ecstasy looking at her reflection (Maupassant 30)."
Paragraph 5
However, some readers may disagree that the necklace represents MMe. Loisel's greed. There may be some content to suggest that the necklace stands for her vanity. For example, "it's embarrassing not to have a jewel or a gem- nothing to wear on my dress (Maupassant 30)" shows that MMe. Loisel needs precious stones to feel beautiful. It's true: her vanity plays a part. Yet, her vanity is what fuels the greater characterization, greed. Mme. always wants what she cannot have and perhaps beauty is one of those things.
Paragraph 6
The author uses MMe. Loisel and the necklace to create a sense of greed using characterization, setting, and symbolism. THrough her selfish actions, MMe. Loisel is characterized as a shallow character while Mr. Loisel does all he can for his wife and can be characterized as selfless and tolerant. Through the setting, the reader can see that greed is prevalent in 1700s France just as it is today. Symbolism is heavy in this story. The necklace itself symbolizes lust, want, and desire. "The Necklace" is a prime example of how people will always want more, no matter how well off they are.
WORKS CITED
Notes:
1. Alphabetize by author's last name
2. Double Space
3. Hanging Indent
4. Last Page of Your Essay
Book with One Author
Gleick, James. Chaos: Making a New Science. New York: Penguin, 1987. Print.
Henley, Patricia. The Hummingbird House. Denver: MacMurray, 1999. Print.
Book with More Than One Author
The first given name appears in last name, first name format; subsequent author names appear in first name last name format.
Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Peer Tutoring. Boston: Allyn, 2000. Print.
Your Works Cited Page MUST look like this:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Group Reader's Theatre
Act II 9
Narrator Molly Olivia
Scene 1
Chorus Carmen, Grace, Madison D
Jordyn, Kenad
Romeo Gaige Luke
Benvolio Jonathon Jagger
Mercutio Kennealy Ben
Scene 2
Romeo Gaige
Juliet Madison Donovan Faith
Scene 3
Friar Laurence Ryan Jon
Romeo Gaige Webb
Scene 4
Mercutio Kennealy
Benvolio
Romeo
Nurse Alex Kinsey
Peter Boston Nick M
Scene 5
Juliet
Nurse
Scene 6
Friar Laurence
Romeo
Juliet
Act III 12
Narrator
Scene 1
Benvolio Katie B Charlie
Mercutio Mathew AJ
Tybalt Desean David
Romeo Jordan Justin B
Citizen Haleigh Emily H
Lady Capulet Martina Sydnee
Prince Will Gabe
Scene 2
Juliet Julianna Chloe
Nurse Emily Sheets Emily Hammonds
Scene 3
Friar Laurence Lawson Ceci
Romeo
Nurse
Scene 4
Capulet Leanna Justin D
Paris Bree Haley
Lady Capulet
Scene 5
Juliet
Romeo
Nurse
Capulet
Lady Capulet
Act 4
Narrator 11
Scene 1
Friar Laurence Katy Parker
Paris Abby Zayda
Juliet Alyssa Macy
Scene 2
Capulet Kaya Luke
Servingman Jade Ashlynn
Nurse Erin Ashley
Lady Capulet Emily Baldridge Riley
Scene 3
Juliet
Lady Capulet
Scene 4
Lady Capulet
Nurse
Capulet
Servant 1 Alex Mitchell
Servant 2 Madison Barker Brady
Scene 5
Nurse
Lady Capulet
Friar Laurence
Capulet
Paris
First Musician M'Shae
Second Musician Madison Barker L'Shae
Peter Jonathon Chandler
Monday, January 4, 2016
Unit 4 Reading Drama
Romeo and Juliet
By: William Shakespeare
Bio Notes
-born in 1564 Stratford- upon- Avon
-"greatest playwright of all time"
-well known English writer
- Elizabeth I's reign
- plays, poems, sonnets
-great impact on language
-Globe Theatre
-invented words, phrases, and popular sayings
like "knock, knock" jokes
-English Renaissance
-"ladies man" & "man's man"
-married Anne Hathaway, 3 children
-Lord Chamberlain's men
-conspiracies
-plays have been produced in more countries than any other author
-very popular with the rich and poor
-PLAYS
-no copies of his plays, in his handwriting have been found
-took timbers from the theatre to The Globe
-only cost a pence (a penny) to get into the theatre
-1579... plays were sold that were not accurate
-Died on April 23, 1616 & buried at Stratford
Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest
-During his time, all roles were played by male actors
VOCABULARY
1. Tragedy
2. Comic Relief
3. Allusion
4. Foil
5. Soliloquy
6. Aside
7. Blank Verse
8. Characterization
9. Setting
10. Foreshadowing
11. Stage Directions
12. Acts
13. Scenes
from Simply Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Theatre
-canopy called "The Heaven's"
-trap doors that led under the stage
-outter skirts of London; away from authorities
--religious groups were against plays
--plays were very rowdy
--plays "encouraged sinning"
-players moved around a lot from theatre to theatre
-audience was able to respond, clap, yell, dance, and move around a lot
-seating was by class
poor people were in the "pit"
rich people were in the balconies
Conspiracy Theories that correlate with Mr. Shakespeare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFvKHX9jY9U
Act I Prologue
Chorus: Haleigh, Carmen, Madison D, Madison B, Grace, Jade, Desean
Nick, Gabe, Mitchell
Scene 1:
Sampson: Andrew Faith
Gregory: Alex Chloe
Abraham: Kennealy Justin D
Benvolio: Katie B Kinsey
Tybalt: Boston Luke
Officer : Bre David
Citizens: Kstaff
Capulet: Mathew Charlie
Lady Capulet: Martina AJ
Montague: Gaige Gabe
Lady Montague: Alyssa Sydnee
Prince Escalus: Will Ben
Romeo: Madi D Ceci
FULL TEXT OF PLAY
By: William Shakespeare
Bio Notes
-born in 1564 Stratford- upon- Avon
-"greatest playwright of all time"
-well known English writer
- Elizabeth I's reign
- plays, poems, sonnets
-great impact on language
-Globe Theatre
-invented words, phrases, and popular sayings
like "knock, knock" jokes
-English Renaissance
-"ladies man" & "man's man"
-married Anne Hathaway, 3 children
-Lord Chamberlain's men
-conspiracies
-plays have been produced in more countries than any other author
-very popular with the rich and poor
-PLAYS
-no copies of his plays, in his handwriting have been found
-took timbers from the theatre to The Globe
-only cost a pence (a penny) to get into the theatre
-1579... plays were sold that were not accurate
-Died on April 23, 1616 & buried at Stratford
Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, The Tempest
-During his time, all roles were played by male actors
VOCABULARY
1. Tragedy
2. Comic Relief
3. Allusion
4. Foil
5. Soliloquy
6. Aside
7. Blank Verse
8. Characterization
9. Setting
10. Foreshadowing
11. Stage Directions
12. Acts
13. Scenes
from Simply Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Theatre
-canopy called "The Heaven's"
-trap doors that led under the stage
-outter skirts of London; away from authorities
--religious groups were against plays
--plays were very rowdy
--plays "encouraged sinning"
-players moved around a lot from theatre to theatre
-audience was able to respond, clap, yell, dance, and move around a lot
-seating was by class
poor people were in the "pit"
rich people were in the balconies
Conspiracy Theories that correlate with Mr. Shakespeare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFvKHX9jY9U
Act I Prologue
Chorus: Haleigh, Carmen, Madison D, Madison B, Grace, Jade, Desean
Nick, Gabe, Mitchell
Scene 1:
Sampson: Andrew Faith
Gregory: Alex Chloe
Abraham: Kennealy Justin D
Benvolio: Katie B Kinsey
Tybalt: Boston Luke
Officer : Bre David
Citizens: Kstaff
Capulet: Mathew Charlie
Lady Capulet: Martina AJ
Montague: Gaige Gabe
Lady Montague: Alyssa Sydnee
Prince Escalus: Will Ben
Romeo: Madi D Ceci
FULL TEXT OF PLAY
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