Do Now: Respond to the following in two or three setences.
"Youth is the one thing worth having."
- When your young you can foul around foul around and have fun. When you get older you are going to have to grow up and work.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
November 20
Objective: Students will analyze text and describe the characters in Chapters 1 and 2. Students will conduct online research of mythological Greek figures, then synthesize the information by connecting it to character(s) in the text.
Lord Henry Wotton: How is he a manipulator and an initiator?
- Lord Henry is manipulator and an initiator because is able to change the minds of others to his beliefs.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
-The kind of cigarettes he smoked was heavy opium tainted cigarettes. It can be a hind of a decadent lifestyle that he was rich.
How is he cynical?
-Lord Henry is cynical because he does whatever he wants and he is able to make people change their mind to benefit is beliefs.
Basil Hallward: Cite his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
- Basil feels that it is the finest piece of work he has done.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
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He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
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What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
- Basil does want to display his painting, but Lord Henry says he should.
Online Research: Use your laptops to do the following:
Post on your Blogs:
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray: get an image of each and write your own synopsis.
Lord Henry Wotton: How is he a manipulator and an initiator?
- Lord Henry is manipulator and an initiator because is able to change the minds of others to his beliefs.
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
-The kind of cigarettes he smoked was heavy opium tainted cigarettes. It can be a hind of a decadent lifestyle that he was rich.
How is he cynical?
-Lord Henry is cynical because he does whatever he wants and he is able to make people change their mind to benefit is beliefs.
Basil Hallward: Cite his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray?
- Basil feels that it is the finest piece of work he has done.
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface?
-
He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
-
What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
- Basil does want to display his painting, but Lord Henry says he should.
Online Research: Use your laptops to do the following:
Post on your Blogs:
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray: get an image of each and write your own synopsis.
| Allusion | Image of Allusion
| Description of allusion | Traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray |
| Adonis (Greek Mythology), | | The most beautiful of young men. | In the book it is said that Dorian is a handsome man. |
| Aphrodite | | The goddess of love, beauty and fertility. | Dorian is concerted handsome and he seems to attract people to him. |
| Narcissus | | The man that had fallen in love with his own reflection. | Dorian is handsome and he starts to realize that he is a good looking person, |
Adonis-http://www.utexas.edu/courses/larrymyth/images/M-Adonis.jpg
Aphrodite-http://www.tqnyc.org/2006/NYC063035//aphrodite.gif
Narcissus-http://www.lightandmatter.com/html_books/5op/ch02/figs/narcissus.jpg
Free write on Prediction:
What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?
- Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian Gray will be bad. Lord Henry will probably change the way Dorian Gray Acts and feels toward Basil.
Homework:
Vocabulary:
Petulant- rude in speech or behavior
Philanthropy- goodwill to fellowmen: active effort to promote human welfare
Paradox- a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
Caprice- an impulsive change in mind
Panegyric- a eulogistic oration or writing: formal or elaborate praise
Candour- Frankness or sincerity of expression; openness
Fidelity- Faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observances
Physiology- The biological study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
Literary Elements:
Simile:
“Looks as if he was made out of ivory and rose-leaves.”
“Like a blue thread a long thin dragon-fly floated past on its brown gauze wings"
“Blue cloud-shadows chased themselves across the grass like swallows”
Metaphor:
“Beauty so flame-like”
“She is a peacock in everything but beauty”
“She took it into her head to lionize me.
Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
- Dorian’s physical description is that he is handsome. He listens and does what Basil says but when Lord Henry arrives there is a change. Dorian starts to think differently after having a conversation with Lord Henry.
Any reference to Music?
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Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
- Dorian’s reaction to the finished portrait was that he was sad. The picture will remain young and he will grow older. The picture will stay beautiful and he will grow old and get ugly.
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
- Basil is a good influence on Dorian but when compared to Lord Henry he is a bad influence because he made Dorian chance.
Online Research: Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray:
Hermes: The god of commerce, invention, cunning, and theft, who also served as messenger, scribe, and herald for the other gods.
Faun: Any of a group of rural deities represented as having the body of a man and the horns, ears, tail, and sometimes legs of a goat.
Free Write on Prediction: How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?
-Dorian’s relationship with Lord Henry will change his relationship with Basil because Dorian will want to spend more time with Lord Henry and Basil may be left out.
Homework on Chapter 2:
Similes:
Metaphor:
Personification:
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Objective: Students would read Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray preface and focus on Wilde's view of art.
Aim: What is Wilde's view of "art" in the preface?
Why is this a manifesto about the purpose of Art, the role of the artist, and the value of beauty?
- This manifesto about the purpose of art, the role of the artist and the value of beauty because the book maybe about art and how art effected the role of the artist and the value of beauty.
How does he define both artist and critic?
- The artist is the creator and the critic is a translator of what the picture means to him.
What do you think he meant by saying "a book can be moral or immoral?
- I think that a book can be moral or immoral depending on your beliefs. If you believe is certain things than it is moral and if you don’t it is immoral.
Interpret: "Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril." Is this a warning of some kind?
- I think that it means that certain people choose to express their feelings with art. I think it is a warning to people that doesn’t like to express their feels though art, but it is up to you.
Interpret: "It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors."
- Art shows what the artist sees though their eyes.
Explain whimsical last line: "All art is quite useless.
- Art is quite useless because it is not met to be seen by everyone unless they want it to be shown. Art can show someone’s feelings.
November 19
Objective: Students will research the key facts about Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Students will understand (Aestheticism, Hedonism, Decadents, Dandyism, Homosexuality, and Victorianism).
Do Now: What do think is the meaning of self-love? Use the following table to brain storm list 3 synonyms, 3 antonyms, and 3 examples.
Self-love is when you love yourself.
Self Love
1.Conceited
2.Narcissistic
3.Self-admiration
Synonyms
1. Pride
2. Ego
3. Vanity
Antonyms
1. Modest
2. Outgoing
3. Unselfish
Examples
1. Paris Hilton
2. Star Jones
3. Tyra Banks
Cooperative Learning: Key Facts on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray Post to your Blogs and include Works Cited
Date of first publication: 1890
Genre: Gothic Novel
Point of View: Third person
Setting: London, England
Themes: Aestheticism, duplicity, homoeroticism, art, youth and beauty.
Tone: Gothic, sardonic, comedic
Oscar Wilde born and died: October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900
Married: Constance Lloyd (married on May 29, 1884)
Children: (2 sons) Cyril Holland and Vyvyan Holland
Education: Oscar was educated at home up to the age of 9. From the ages of 9-16 he attended Portora Royal School, in Enniskillen, Fernanagh. After leaving Portora, went to Trinity College in Dubin form 1871- 1874. He was awarded a scholarship to Magdalen College in Oxford which he attended from 1874- 1878.
Writing Career: Wrote poetry books, plays, and novels.
Crimes and arrests: In 1891, the Marquess of Queensbury denounced Wilde as a homosexual. Wilde was involved with the marquess's son. Wilde sued the Marquess but lost the case when evidence supported the marqueess's allegation. Wilde was arrested beacuse homosexuality was considered a crime in England. The first trail resulted a hung jury and a second jury setenced him to two years of hard labor.
Literary works: Ravenna(1978), Poems(1881), The Sphinx(1894), The Ballad of Reading Gaol(1898), Vera or The Nihilists(1880) The Duchess of Padua(1883), Salome (French)(1893), Lady Windermere's Fan(1892), A Woman of No Importance(1893), Salome(1894), An Ideal Hushand(1895), The Importance of Being Earnest(1895), The Canterville Ghost(1887), The Happy Prince and Other Stories (1888), The Decay of Living(1889), Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories(1891) Intentions(1891), The Picture of Dorian Gray(1890), A House of Pomegranates(1891), The Soul of Man under Socialism(1891), Phrases and Philosophers for the Use of the Young(1894), De Profundis(1905), The Rise of Historical Criticism(1905), The Letters of Oscar Wilde(1960), and Teleny or The Reverse of the Medal(1893).
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/facts.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=3975
Homework:
Look at your picture and create a list and project what you will look like in 50 years.
-Wrinkles, Bags under eyes, sagging skin Veins will appear on hands, Body will be fragile, and little gray hair(maybe white too).
What are the seven deadly sins?
1. Lust
2. Greed
3. Gluttony
4. Sloth
5. Wrath
6. Envy
7. Pride
Students will understand (Aestheticism, Hedonism, Decadents, Dandyism, Homosexuality, and Victorianism).
Do Now: What do think is the meaning of self-love? Use the following table to brain storm list 3 synonyms, 3 antonyms, and 3 examples.
Self-love is when you love yourself.
Self Love
1.Conceited
2.Narcissistic
3.Self-admiration
Synonyms
1. Pride
2. Ego
3. Vanity
Antonyms
1. Modest
2. Outgoing
3. Unselfish
Examples
1. Paris Hilton
2. Star Jones
3. Tyra Banks
Cooperative Learning: Key Facts on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray Post to your Blogs and include Works Cited
Date of first publication: 1890
Genre: Gothic Novel
Point of View: Third person
Setting: London, England
Themes: Aestheticism, duplicity, homoeroticism, art, youth and beauty.
Tone: Gothic, sardonic, comedic
Oscar Wilde born and died: October 16, 1854 - November 30, 1900
Married: Constance Lloyd (married on May 29, 1884)
Children: (2 sons) Cyril Holland and Vyvyan Holland
Education: Oscar was educated at home up to the age of 9. From the ages of 9-16 he attended Portora Royal School, in Enniskillen, Fernanagh. After leaving Portora, went to Trinity College in Dubin form 1871- 1874. He was awarded a scholarship to Magdalen College in Oxford which he attended from 1874- 1878.
Writing Career: Wrote poetry books, plays, and novels.
Crimes and arrests: In 1891, the Marquess of Queensbury denounced Wilde as a homosexual. Wilde was involved with the marquess's son. Wilde sued the Marquess but lost the case when evidence supported the marqueess's allegation. Wilde was arrested beacuse homosexuality was considered a crime in England. The first trail resulted a hung jury and a second jury setenced him to two years of hard labor.
Literary works: Ravenna(1978), Poems(1881), The Sphinx(1894), The Ballad of Reading Gaol(1898), Vera or The Nihilists(1880) The Duchess of Padua(1883), Salome (French)(1893), Lady Windermere's Fan(1892), A Woman of No Importance(1893), Salome(1894), An Ideal Hushand(1895), The Importance of Being Earnest(1895), The Canterville Ghost(1887), The Happy Prince and Other Stories (1888), The Decay of Living(1889), Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories(1891) Intentions(1891), The Picture of Dorian Gray(1890), A House of Pomegranates(1891), The Soul of Man under Socialism(1891), Phrases and Philosophers for the Use of the Young(1894), De Profundis(1905), The Rise of Historical Criticism(1905), The Letters of Oscar Wilde(1960), and Teleny or The Reverse of the Medal(1893).
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/doriangray/facts.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=3975
Homework:
Look at your picture and create a list and project what you will look like in 50 years.
-Wrinkles, Bags under eyes, sagging skin Veins will appear on hands, Body will be fragile, and little gray hair(maybe white too).
What are the seven deadly sins?
1. Lust
2. Greed
3. Gluttony
4. Sloth
5. Wrath
6. Envy
7. Pride
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 17
Objective: Students will focus their attention on the construction and content of several individual speeches in Othello.
They will understand how what is said and how it is said develops character.
Students will further analyze their own Act's content for asides,monologues, soliloquies etc.
Aim: What important asides, monologues, soliloquies etc. do you think will make your script more meaningful and reveal the true nature of the characters?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks a sentence that starts ______ is my favorite character in Act __ is because _________.
- Desdemona is my favorite character in Act V because she wants to protect her love with Othello despises the fact that Othello killed her and she tries to help other people.
Teacher's model:
For example, Othello’s final speech is an important index of his character. It is an address to the political leaders who commissioned him, rather than a diatribe (bitter speech) against Iago—a public speech, rather than an anguished private monologue. It tells us about who he was and who he has become through his unchecked passion. It reveals what he feels in the aftermath of slaying Desdemona. Iago’s speeches, on the other hand, are most often in the form of monologues; he talks to himself about his plans and his evaluation of the other characters. This tendency to talk to himself (aside) may be an indication of both his madness and his malevolence (having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred/ productive of harm or evil). For example :
“I have rubbed this young quat (Roderigo) almost to (annoying worthless person)
the sense,
And he grows angry. Now whether he kill Cassio,
Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,
Every way makes my gain. Live Roderigo,
He calls me to a restitution large (the act of restoring something to its original state)
Of gold and jewels that I bobbed from him (to gain by fraud,cheating)
As gifts to Desdemona.
It must not be. If Cassio do remain,
He hath a daily beauty in his life
That makes me ugly; and besides, the Moor
May unfold me to him; there I stand in much peril.
No he must die. But so, I hear him coming.”
(V, i, 11-21)
Cooperative Learning: We will use the actual text today to cite our sources
Through each character’s speech and actions, we learn about the character’s desires, intentions, motivations, and dreams. Allow the group to select one major character who appears frequently in their selected act. Analyze the speech and actions of the character and list on chart paper what each speech and/or action tells us about the character’s motivation and desires. They should divide the chart paper in half and list in the left column the lines in the act or behavior that reveals the character’s desires. In the right hand column, they should list what this tells us about the character’s desires. After each group has completed this exercise, have them create an internal monologue (Asides) based on one or more of the speeches of the character in the act they have selected. In this internal monologue (aside) the character speaks directly to the audience about her/his desires and motivations. The group should present this internal monologue to the class either as a dramatic reading or recitation.
Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am. (I.i.57–65)
-Iago
They will understand how what is said and how it is said develops character.
Students will further analyze their own Act's content for asides,monologues, soliloquies etc.
Aim: What important asides, monologues, soliloquies etc. do you think will make your script more meaningful and reveal the true nature of the characters?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks a sentence that starts ______ is my favorite character in Act __ is because _________.
- Desdemona is my favorite character in Act V because she wants to protect her love with Othello despises the fact that Othello killed her and she tries to help other people.
Teacher's model:
For example, Othello’s final speech is an important index of his character. It is an address to the political leaders who commissioned him, rather than a diatribe (bitter speech) against Iago—a public speech, rather than an anguished private monologue. It tells us about who he was and who he has become through his unchecked passion. It reveals what he feels in the aftermath of slaying Desdemona. Iago’s speeches, on the other hand, are most often in the form of monologues; he talks to himself about his plans and his evaluation of the other characters. This tendency to talk to himself (aside) may be an indication of both his madness and his malevolence (having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred/ productive of harm or evil). For example :
“I have rubbed this young quat (Roderigo) almost to (annoying worthless person)
the sense,
And he grows angry. Now whether he kill Cassio,
Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,
Every way makes my gain. Live Roderigo,
He calls me to a restitution large (the act of restoring something to its original state)
Of gold and jewels that I bobbed from him (to gain by fraud,cheating)
As gifts to Desdemona.
It must not be. If Cassio do remain,
He hath a daily beauty in his life
That makes me ugly; and besides, the Moor
May unfold me to him; there I stand in much peril.
No he must die. But so, I hear him coming.”
(V, i, 11-21)
Cooperative Learning: We will use the actual text today to cite our sources
Through each character’s speech and actions, we learn about the character’s desires, intentions, motivations, and dreams. Allow the group to select one major character who appears frequently in their selected act. Analyze the speech and actions of the character and list on chart paper what each speech and/or action tells us about the character’s motivation and desires. They should divide the chart paper in half and list in the left column the lines in the act or behavior that reveals the character’s desires. In the right hand column, they should list what this tells us about the character’s desires. After each group has completed this exercise, have them create an internal monologue (Asides) based on one or more of the speeches of the character in the act they have selected. In this internal monologue (aside) the character speaks directly to the audience about her/his desires and motivations. The group should present this internal monologue to the class either as a dramatic reading or recitation.
Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am. (I.i.57–65)
-Iago
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Recap of October 10
Manager- Juanita Trujillo 10/10/08
Group Members- Stephanie Hernandez, Stephanie Jacovina
On Friday we went over the script and discussed that we were going to split Act V into 3 parts so each of us a write a piece of the act. So Stephanie H. was going to finish Act V Scene I and Act V Scene II were going to be split in half. So Stephanie J. was going to write the first half and I was going write the other half of scene II. Our homework for the weekend was Stephanie H. was going to fix the cast of characters sheet, Stephanie was to fix the cover sheet and I was to do the student page. All of us had to also finish our parts of the script and also to add at least 3 pictures on each page.
Group Members- Stephanie Hernandez, Stephanie Jacovina
On Friday we went over the script and discussed that we were going to split Act V into 3 parts so each of us a write a piece of the act. So Stephanie H. was going to finish Act V Scene I and Act V Scene II were going to be split in half. So Stephanie J. was going to write the first half and I was going write the other half of scene II. Our homework for the weekend was Stephanie H. was going to fix the cast of characters sheet, Stephanie was to fix the cover sheet and I was to do the student page. All of us had to also finish our parts of the script and also to add at least 3 pictures on each page.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Setting
The images below can represent the scene when Roderigo tries to ambush Cassio. It can also represent the scene when Roderigo and Cassio fight each other.
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http://z.about.com/d/cleveland/1/0/h/3/-/-/woodlandgarden.jpg
The images below can represent Desdemona’s bedchamber.
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http://images.magellanvacations.com/images/roomtypes/NewYorkCity-St--Regis-Hotel--New-York-Grand-Luxe-Room-stregisnewyorkgrandluxeroom.jpg
http://www.concierge.com/images/cnt/lists/goldlist/usa/newyork/newyork/mandarinoriental-ny/newyork_hotel_002p.jpg
http://explorerpod.com/images/vita_master_br_for_post.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/JamieLynn7/images/path.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/cleveland/1/0/h/3/-/-/woodlandgarden.jpg
The images below can represent Desdemona’s bedchamber.
http://www.venere.com/img/hotel/6/9/3/4/244396/image_room_double_classic_1.jpg
http://images.magellanvacations.com/images/roomtypes/NewYorkCity-St--Regis-Hotel--New-York-Grand-Luxe-Room-stregisnewyorkgrandluxeroom.jpg
http://www.concierge.com/images/cnt/lists/goldlist/usa/newyork/newyork/mandarinoriental-ny/newyork_hotel_002p.jpg
http://explorerpod.com/images/vita_master_br_for_post.jpg
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