Tuesday, November 27, 2012

English I Love vs Lust Syllabus November 27 to December 21


English I Love vs Lust Syllabus
November 27 to December 21 
Love-strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
Lust- an intense longing : craving

Purposes
This lesson examines the boundaries of love, lust, and sacrifice and where does one draw the line between them. In addition, the lesson examines the types of love as well as traditional and modern dating and marriage practices.

Objective
Conduct a short research project to answer a question; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Materials
Romeo and Juliet -film
Romeo and Juliet- drama
“Daughters”
Selected Sonnets


Daily Activities and Homework Assignments
Days
Class Activities
Homework
11/29
Introduction and guided notes

11/30
Read and watch Act I complete the movie guide
Complete Act I study guide
12/3
Read Act II
Complete Act II study guide
12/4
Text the balcony scene

12/5
Charades

12/6
Read Act III
Complete Act III study guide
12/7
Assign and Plan group project

12/10
Life Size Character
Complete Act IV study guide
12/11-12-13
Complete the play
All study guides due 12./14 including the Act V essays
12/14
Essays and study guides due. Class seminar on Theme

12/17
Romeo and Juliet Test

12/18
Lab day for group projects

12/19
Movie

12/20-12-21
Project Presentations



Extra Credit and Test Review
One pager on an act of your choice
Dress and act as your favorite character
Perform and Act for the class
Propose a list of solutions
Create a visual to represent a key theme
Create a paper slide show of a key scene

Thursday, November 8, 2012