Short Story Unit Week 1 (3/8 - 3/12)

This week, we're dealing with different short stories, depending on which class you're in.

• If you're in CP 2, you're reading "And of Clay Are We Created" by Isabelle Allende.
• If you're in CP 6, you're reading "Good Country People" by Flannery O'Connor.

We'll be reading these stories in in class, over two class periods. You have a Reader's notebook entry due, responding to your story.

• CP 2 should respond to this prompt: "What is the narrator's relationship to Rolf? What is effective about Allende's choice to narrate the story from this point of view? Why choose this narrator over Rolf, or a more straightforward omniscient narrator?" Due Wed. 3/10.
• CP 6 should respond to this prompt: "How does Flannery O'Connor develop Hulga's characterization? Look for techniques like explicit comment from the narrator, described action, the actions of other characters, and dialogue. Use specific examples from the text. Why do you think O'Connor chose to use the techniques that she did for this story?" Due Tue. 3/9

After we've read the story in class, you'll have an in-class essay, based on the lesson objectives from the previous days.

• CP 2 has an in-class essay on Fri. 3/12.
• CP 6 has an in-class essay on Wed. 3/10.
  

Period 2 Calendar of Events

CP2 Day Rotation- Monthly Calendars 09-10

Period 6 Calendar of Events

CP6 Day Rotation- Monthly Calendars 09-10

Option 2: Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet Act 5 Scene 1 (Yorick)

Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet

You have until Friday 1.15.10 to complete this assignment. It is to be typed in 12pt font, Times New Roman, and 2bl spaced.

It is worth 100 points and will be graded with the APE Rubric.

Objective: Watch the performance above of a potion of Act 5 Scene 2 and critique the director's interpretation of the scene. (I'm only interested in the Yorick section, from 2:50 - end--the rest is context.)

Your critique of the video must be based on your knowledge and understanding of the passage, so you must provide textual evidence from Hamlet as well as provide descriptions of the video. I can't watch the video and read your post at the same time, so you need to make me see what you see with your words. It will also help you to take notes on the video while you watch it. Pay attention to what you captures your attention. Notice what you notice! (Hint: Watch the video more than once.)

Pay attention to:

• delivery of the lines
• imagery the setting / scenery
• the portrayal of the actor (characterization)
• lighting & camera effects
• sound effects or music
• etc--the list could keep going

You should make sure to develop a sophisticated thesis. It should be about 1,000 words (use your best judgment in either direction--this is a recommendation, not a requirement. It should be as long as it takes to develop your thesis.)

Option 1: Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet Act 4 Scene 4

Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet

You have until Friday 1.15.10 to complete this assignment. It is to be typed in 12pt font, Times New Roman, and 2bl spaced.

It is worth 100 points and will be graded with the APE Rubric.

Objective: Watch the performance above of a potion of Act 4 Scene 4 and critique the director's interpretation of the scene.

Your critique of the video must be based on your knowledge and understanding of the passage, so you must provide textual evidence from Hamlet as well as provide descriptions of the video. I can't watch the video and read your post at the same time, so you need to make me see what you see with your words. It will also help you to take notes on the video while you watch it. Pay attention to what you captures your attention. Notice what you notice! (Hint: Watch the video more than once.)

Pay attention to:

• delivery of the lines
• imagery the setting / scenery
• the portrayal of the actor (characterization)
• lighting & camera effects
• sound effects or music
• etc--the list could keep going

You should make sure to develop a sophisticated thesis. It should be about 1,000 words (use your best judgment in either direction--this is a recommendation, not a requirement. It should be as long as it takes to develop your thesis.)