1. Class discussion on authority figures
2. Collected Kantorek and Himmelstoss flow charts
3. Discussed the concept of "otherness"
3. Listened to David Sedaris on This American Life re: Christmas traditions
4. Discussed the us vs. them mentality as it applies to war
5. HW: Prep for discussion questions on us vs them. and the French girls
6. Poetry quiz next day
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Class Minutes: Tues. May 24th
Today:
1. Dramatic irony essay was assigned as a take home assignment, due Monday, May 30th
2. Mr. Street shared some WWI paraphernalia
3. We watched clips of All Quiet on the Western Front, which emphasize the futility of trench warfare
4. We discussed the Existentialism discussion questions and peer assessed each other on our speaking and listening skills with 2 Stars and a Wish
Homework:
5. Complete the character flow chart for Kantorek and Himmelstoss
6. Prep your response to the "authority" discussion questions
7. Read excerpts on the shell hole experience and the Russian POWs
The first poetry terms quiz has been postponed until next class.
1. Dramatic irony essay was assigned as a take home assignment, due Monday, May 30th
2. Mr. Street shared some WWI paraphernalia
3. We watched clips of All Quiet on the Western Front, which emphasize the futility of trench warfare
4. We discussed the Existentialism discussion questions and peer assessed each other on our speaking and listening skills with 2 Stars and a Wish
Homework:
5. Complete the character flow chart for Kantorek and Himmelstoss
6. Prep your response to the "authority" discussion questions
7. Read excerpts on the shell hole experience and the Russian POWs
The first poetry terms quiz has been postponed until next class.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Class Mintutes: Wed. May 18th
1. Collected Macbeth texts and handed out All Quiet on the Western Front novels.
2. Intro slides on WWI and trench warfare
3. Handout on Historical background info
4. Read, "Paper Cuts," and answered and discussed following questions
5. Read excerpts on existentialism and answered 3 questions as preparation for next class's discussion
6. Study poetic terms handout for review poetry terms quiz next class
7. Read excerpts on the failure of authority figures next day
8. Use handout on characters as a reference and guide in your reading
2. Intro slides on WWI and trench warfare
3. Handout on Historical background info
4. Read, "Paper Cuts," and answered and discussed following questions
5. Read excerpts on existentialism and answered 3 questions as preparation for next class's discussion
6. Study poetic terms handout for review poetry terms quiz next class
7. Read excerpts on the failure of authority figures next day
8. Use handout on characters as a reference and guide in your reading
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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