Tuesday, January 22, 2013

All Boys, All Blogged: January 23, 2013

Focus: Can a good person commit an evil deed and still be a good person?

Ms. Leclaire has a story to share with you.  It's called "The Shameful Tragedy of the Laptop Cart."

1. Warm-up: Exploring the two sides of Macbeth's conscience in 1.7 (and does Lady Macbeth have a conscience?)

2. Acting out Act 2, scene 1 with the following tasks:
  • When you see any passages that have to do with good, evil, or guilt (or lack of guilt), please mark them.
  • Keep looking for your word trace word.

3. Viewing the film version of Act 1 with the following focus:

  • What are TWO symbolic choices made by the director, and what do they signify?
HW:
1. Update your word trace entries for Act 2, scene 1, print them, and bring ALL ENTRIES to class tomorrow.  Please follow the example given to you in class (it's a yellow packet).

2. Work on your essay revisions (due Friday). Remember that these are required if you received a 39 out of 50 or below.

3. Bring your banned book to class Friday.  If you have time, start reading it this week.

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