Hallowe'en Day

 Thanks to everyone who helped with "Do or Die"!  You did a great job!

English 8:  Reading log:  What mistakes has the main character made?  Have you made similar mistakes?  What did you do?  What would you suggest the main character do?

Finish your "reluctant" journal.

Listen to Tom Waits' performance of "What's He Building".  

What's he building in there?

Why is he watching me?

Draw a picture of the two neighbours' homes.

Who has the problem?

If you were making a movie of this poem, who would you choose to play the two people?  What would happen?

English 8 -- Welcome to Friday!

 Reading log:  In the part you read today, is there anything you would change?  Write a summary of what happened.  If you would change something, say what you would change.  If you wouldn't, say why it's perfect the way it is.

"Reluctant" journal:  Read to the end of the book.

What was your favourite trip or outing that you have taken with your family?

Did you like The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen?  Why or why not?  Who was your favourite character?  Explain why.

Did it seem believable?   Explain.

Did writing a journal help Henry?  How do you know?  Why did Cecil ask Henry to keep a journal?  Do you think it would help you to keep one?  Explain.

Update!

 English 8:

Written book report -- Due November 3

Reading log for today:  Is your book realistic?  Is it believable?  Is it important that the book be realistic or believable?  Explain your answer.

"Reluctant" journal:  Read to page 223.

Do you look like your dad or your mom?  Do you look like any of your siblings?  Can you think of any physical aspects that you've inherited from your predecessors?  Any other aspects?  (like musical talent or a talent for playing a sport or being good with cars or things like that)

Who is to blame for what happened to Jessie?  Do you believe that people are responsible for their own actions?  Explain.

Senior Drama:

Actors -- learn your lines for "Do or Die" and for the Chester/Clarise scene.

Theatre Production -- I'm afraid that we can't paint after school on Thursday, because the dance team is using the theatre.  Make sure you make good use of your decorating time on Friday!!

Directors -- we will have a last run through on Friday before Show-time on Hallowe'en!  Any last minute suggestions?  Jot them down!

Drama 8:

Remember, if you want someone in your group for the last project, put that in your journal on Friday!

Journal topic:  What is one lesson you need to learn?  (examples, don't procrastinate! don't give up if things are difficult! don't be too trusting!)

MORE Reluctant Journals!

 Reading logs:  How are you different from the main character?  From the antagonist?

Reluctant Journal (read to page 180):

Describe a place you like in 4 sentences.

Describe someone you know in three words.

From Wed., March 20 to Fri., March 22, Henry writes "one thing".  Why?

Do you have a favourite store?  If not, do you like shopping?  For what?  If not, why?

Have you ever told a big lie?  Have you ever been lied to?  Can you ever trust people who lie?  Are there ever good reasons for lying?  What are they, if there are?

English 8 -- IT

 Read to page 143 in Reluctant Journal.

What is IT?

Write about a product you purchased that satisfied you.

Write about a product you purchased that didn't satisfy you.

Make step by step instructions for something (like Henry's Rules to Live By).

Correct Alberta's note (on page 122).

What was the best weekend of your life?  OR What would be the best weekend of your life?

More "Reluctant" Journal!

Read to page 103.

What should Farley and Henry have done about Troy's bullying?  Have you ever had to deal a bully?  Have you ever bullied anyone?

Why does Henry repeat the same phrase (on page 75)?

Describe a meal you could make for your family.

What subject could you be an expert on if you had to play "Reach for the Top"?

If you needed money, what sort of jobs would you be willing to do? 

"Reluctant" Journal Topic -- Grade 8 English; "Do or Die" -- suggest changes to Ms. Kosar's script

 Read to page 70 and write the following:

(October 17, 2022)

Have you ever hurt anyone's feelings on purpose?  Explain.

Senior Drama:

Suggest changes to Ms. Kosar's script.  Answer the questions she poses.

"Reluctant" Journal - English 8

 Read pages 28 to 68.  In your "reluctant" journal, write the following:

- what are "vultures"? (give the REAL definition and Henry's definition)

- make your second prediction -- what is "IT"?

- on page 52, what correction does Henry make in his journal? Why does he do that?

Write a metaphor for a person you know.  (Example -- Ms. Kosar is a shark.  She's always moving and she is fierce and scary.  She has a big grin and always shows her teeth!  She can't be trusted.  Just when you think she's moved on, she crashes in and threatens your life.)

Make sure you have written your cinquain for Monday.  It doesn't have to relate to The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen.

Journals, etc.!

 Senior Drama:

All:  Write a description of the tv show "Do or Die" -- try to include details -- music, set, hosts, contestants, games, etc!  Here are jobs we need done -- scenes need to be created, decoration of theatre, creation of "waiver", advertisements, posters, "wheel of misfortune", costumes -- what can you do?

Drama 8:

Write a review of one of the fairy tale mimes.  Give it a catchy title.  Give details!  (Don't write about your own.)  Describe the costumes, music, actions, performances (include facial expressions and gestures).  What went well?  What needed improvement?  

What went well with your own performance?  What needed to be improved?

English 8:

In your "reluctant" journal, write the following:

- how I met my first friend

- what is the "inciting incident"?

- create a wrestling character (include name, personality, fighting style, costume)

Read p. 12 - 27 in The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen

Write a cinquain.  Due Monday!

The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen

 English 8:

Remember to hand in any things you have outstanding!  You all need to hand in your review of the other group's presentation of "Raven and the First Men" -- you need a catchy title and then you need to write a paragraph about how they did in their performance.

Create your own journal (based on The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen.

                                            Date (October 11, 2022)

What are you grateful for?

Intriguing fact. Your comment.

Predict what IT is.  (You won't know -- take a stab at it.)

Why does Henry use the robot voice?

Finally . . . journal day!

 Senior Drama:  Ms. Kosar has made the executive decision that our interactive presentation will be called "Do or Die".  What does that make you think of?  How do you think it should unfold?  What should the theatre look like?  

Directing/Scriptwriting:  Write one scene for the show.  Decide which actors you would like to play the parts.  Try to make it interactive!

Actors:  Think of a character you could play in "Do or Die".  Do you want to be the host?  A contestant?  Describe the character in detail.  Give the person a name!

Theatre Production:  What will the theatre look like?  Draw a picture of the stage.  What decorations do we need?

Everyone:  We want it to be INTERACTIVE.  Are there any scenes we could perform in the lounge?  In the hallway?  In a classroom?  Outside the school?

How could the contestants compete?  What happens to them if they lose?  What will we see?

Drama 8:

On a scale of 1 - 5, how would you rate yourself as a group member?  Explain why you give yourself that rating?  What is your best skill in group work?  How can you improve?

Are you a leader?  Describe your leadership style.

How did your group decide on the cast of your fairy tale?

Write about a time you worked in a group.  What did you learn from the experience?

Staging a myth (or anything else)

 English 8:

You have a copy of the play "Raven and the First Men".  You are going to present this story to the class.  Ms. Kosar has selected your groups.  Sit together and read the story out loud.  Choose roles for everyone.  (Perhaps some people will have to play more than one role.  The person who plays Raven will have to play just that role, because it is in most of the scenes.) Think of how to play your character.  (You will need to memorize your lines.)  You will want to talk with the group about how you want to set up the stage.  You should discuss lighting and sound or music for the play.  You will need to plan blocking (Ms. Kosar will want one script with all of this information on it.) What should the characters wear?  (Raven should likely be in black.) Think of interesting ways to present the story (mime, tableau, choral speaking).

We will perform on Thursday.  You can use PLT to practice if you need more time.