Homework: Vocabulary words: Research definitions and include in complete sentences. Update your Blogs and please have distort your image to recognize that of Dorian's at this time.
servility: slavishly submissive or relating to servitude or forced labor
garrulous: Social, talkative, Wordy
impecuniosity: Lacking money; penniless
obsequious: obedient; dutiful
renunciations: A declaration in which something is renounced
sensual: lacking in moral restraints; lewd or unchaste
poignant: affecting or moving the emotions
fopperies: Foolish quality or action
profligacy: great abundance;Recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant
pathos: Anything that evokes a feeling of pity or compassion
alchemist: a person who is versed in or practices alchemy
frescoes: the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture
calumnies: a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something
ego: the “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing, and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its thought.
ennui: feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom
Monday, December 15, 2008
December 15,2008
Objectives (Blooms Level):
Students will apply their understanding of eulogy in a final presentation.
Students will recall specific information about characters in Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Students will synthesize information from the content.
Students will examine cause and effect of sins in the novel.
Materials: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11
Aim: How can we recall information about the text and organize our thoughts and ideas in various forms?
Do Now: Complete the following sentence, I am Dorian Gray and my greatest sin so far is...and give a reason why?
I am Dorian Gray and my greatest sin so far is murder because I killed Basil.
Reviewing Information from content:
Recall Chapters 10-13
Dorian conceals the portrait upstairs where he alone can see it.
Lord Henry sends Dorian the yellow book.
Dorian worships his senses.
Dorian is drawn tot he power of the jewels.
Dorian has a fateful meeting with Basil.
Cooperative Learning: today we will break up in to mini groups and do the following;
Group 1: Examine and apply in a diagram the cause and effect of Dorian's sins
Group 2: Prepare a classroom collage depicting what Basil sees in the portrait.
Group 3: Draw a cartoon of Dorian with two heads, depicting his two natures (give his other self a name, however you must research the meaning of that name to see if it fits).
Group 4: Re-create the yellow book and all that Dorian witnesses or reads in the book. You will need classroom supplies for this.
Share out! We will complete this exercise/mini project in class tomorrow.
Homework: Vocabulary words: servility, garrulous, impecuniosity, obsequious, renunciations, sensual, poignant, fopperies, profligacy, pathos, alchemist, frescoes, calumnies, ego, ennui. Research definitions and include in complete sentences. Update your Blogs and please have distort your image to recognize that of Dorian's at this time.
Students will apply their understanding of eulogy in a final presentation.
Students will recall specific information about characters in Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Students will synthesize information from the content.
Students will examine cause and effect of sins in the novel.
Materials: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11
Aim: How can we recall information about the text and organize our thoughts and ideas in various forms?
Do Now: Complete the following sentence, I am Dorian Gray and my greatest sin so far is...and give a reason why?
I am Dorian Gray and my greatest sin so far is murder because I killed Basil.
Reviewing Information from content:
Recall Chapters 10-13
Dorian conceals the portrait upstairs where he alone can see it.
Lord Henry sends Dorian the yellow book.
Dorian worships his senses.
Dorian is drawn tot he power of the jewels.
Dorian has a fateful meeting with Basil.
Cooperative Learning: today we will break up in to mini groups and do the following;
Group 1: Examine and apply in a diagram the cause and effect of Dorian's sins
| Cause | Effect | Works Cited |
| Corrupts his soul with debased activities | The aging, evil face in the portrait contrasts sharply with the youthful, unblemished face in his mirror | Chapter 10 Page () |
Group 3: Draw a cartoon of Dorian with two heads, depicting his two natures (give his other self a name, however you must research the meaning of that name to see if it fits).
Group 4: Re-create the yellow book and all that Dorian witnesses or reads in the book. You will need classroom supplies for this.
Share out! We will complete this exercise/mini project in class tomorrow.
Homework: Vocabulary words: servility, garrulous, impecuniosity, obsequious, renunciations, sensual, poignant, fopperies, profligacy, pathos, alchemist, frescoes, calumnies, ego, ennui. Research definitions and include in complete sentences. Update your Blogs and please have distort your image to recognize that of Dorian's at this time.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
A eulogy for Sybil vane
A murder, by two loves
[James]
No one really knew who Sibyl Vane was. To everyone, she was known as just an actress that played different characters every night and died at a young age. To me Sibyl was more than just an upcoming actress. She was going to be a great actress. Sibyl didn’t just love acting. She loved the idea of falling in love and being in love. I have many fond memoirs of Sibyl and there are so many things that I can express about who Sibyl was.
My sister was born on a warm summer afternoon on June 20th in 1890[1]. As she grew up, we knew that she was born an actress. Although she never went to school, she learned everything about acting from my mother. When Sibyl reached the age of 7, she decided she was ready to act. Although she was puny, she insisted on wearing one of our mother’s costumes. Knowing she wouldn’t shut up until she got the dress and makeup, I helped her out. She looked ridiculous with lipstick drawn all over her face, a dress that dragged a few feet behind her and shoes twice the size of her feet. When our mother got home, she dropped everything she was carrying and started to die of laughter.
[Mrs. Vane]
I remember that day quite well, but recall Sibyl’s first performance as the best day in my life. She played Juliet in a small theatre in Holborn[2]. She was so happy before, during, and after her performance. She didn’t even want to look or go anywhere else. “This is now my second home” Sibyl said. That was when she was 12. Every night, she would go back on stage, never tired, never bored. Sibyl never looked for anything else in life but to please the crowd.
But then along came Mr. Perfect 5 years later. One night after Sibyl was done acting as Rosalind[3], a mysterious man came round backstage and confessed his love for her. Immediately Sibyl fell in love. She told me that this man looked like a prince, and therefore called him Prince Charming.[4] Although I was concerned that this man would distract her from acting, Sibyl cried “Money, Mother? What does money matter? Love is more than money.”[5]
Although I did not know the man, I gave into Sibyl. I remember when she questioned why he loved her so much. She said, “I know why I love him. I love him because he is like what Love himself should be. But what does he see in me? I am not worthy of him”.[6] After all, he was of a higher class. Even James warned me about this man. He warned me to watch after her.[7]
On that fateful night of August 6th 1907[8], when she re-entered the theatre, I knew she was not herself. She told me she desperately needed to get something. When I asked if there was something wrong, she said that everything was fine. After she entered the theatre, I over heard Sibyl’s boss questioning how “he” could do that. How could “he” be so cruel and unjust? Now that I reflect on that night, I can only assume that “Prince Charming” was unfair and unjust.[9]
After waiting for Sibyl to come back down, she showed no sign of reappearing. After going up to her dressing room, I found her lying dead on the floor. There was a white substance smeared all over her face.[10] At the time, I could not believe what had just occurred; it seemed like an illusion. Did my little baby just kill herself? It turns out the verdict was death by misadventure.[11] My little baby loved many things in the world, however, she loved acting and Prince Charming the most. This was her fidelity and it filled her life with joy.
[James]
I still remember the last time I was with her. She was so happy, overflowing with joy. I wanted her to stay like this forever, happy and content. I had a bad feeling about her “Prince Charming.” I tried to warn her about men and how cruel they can be. I didn’t want her to suffer; I wanted to keep that smile on her face forever. The house, which was once filled with laughter, is now silenced. Sibyl is gone… forever and she’s not coming back. Although she isn’t here physically, she lives on through her legacy. She filled the lives of those who knew her with joy and inspired those whom she only met once. Before I left for Australia[12], she asked me to go to the theater. “He is going to be there, and I am to play Juliet! Oh! How I shall play it! Fancy, Jim, to be in love and play Juliet! To have him sitting there! To play for his delight!” she said thrilled with just the thought of it.[13] I now regret leaving that day; I regret not protecting her. If only I stayed with her she might have been here today. If only I didn’t leave.
Sibyl Vane had a simple life with two loves, Dorian and Acting. Both were the death of her, and in this death, she found absolution. She thought Prince Charming was “the Prince of life.”[14] “Take me away, Prince Charming – take me away with you where we can be quite alone,”[15] she begged. Let us hope she has found peace alone with another Prince Charming-our Lord up in heaven.
[1] The original publication of The Picture of Dorian Gray was this date.
[2] “Sibyl Vane, a young actress recently engaged at the Royal Theatre, Holborn.”
[3] “The third night. She had been playing Rosalind. I could not help going round.”
[4] “She [Sibyl] said quite simply to me [Dorian], “You look more like a prince. I must call you Prince Charming.””
[5] The picture of Dorian Gray
[6] The Picture of Dorian Gray published by Barnes and Nobles Classics page 65.
[7] “My son, you distress me very much. Sibyl is always under my special care.”
[8] We chose August as when Sibyl died, it sounded like it was a summer month, the 6 correlates to the devil’s 666 number and 1907 is 17 years later than 1890.
“It was an exquisite day. The warm air seemed laden with spices.”
[9] “Acting! I leave that to you [Sibyl]. You do it so well,” he [Dorian] answered bitterly.”
[10] [Lord Henry] “I don't know what it was, but it had either prussic acid or white lead in it.”
[11] “A verdict of death by misadventure was returned.”
[12] “I wish now that I [James] was not going to Australia at all.”
[13] The Picture Of Dorian Gray published by Barnes and Nobles Classics page 71.
[14] “My love! My love! Prince Charming! Prince of life!”
[15] “Take me away, Dorian—take me away with you, where we can be quite alone.”
[James]
No one really knew who Sibyl Vane was. To everyone, she was known as just an actress that played different characters every night and died at a young age. To me Sibyl was more than just an upcoming actress. She was going to be a great actress. Sibyl didn’t just love acting. She loved the idea of falling in love and being in love. I have many fond memoirs of Sibyl and there are so many things that I can express about who Sibyl was.
My sister was born on a warm summer afternoon on June 20th in 1890[1]. As she grew up, we knew that she was born an actress. Although she never went to school, she learned everything about acting from my mother. When Sibyl reached the age of 7, she decided she was ready to act. Although she was puny, she insisted on wearing one of our mother’s costumes. Knowing she wouldn’t shut up until she got the dress and makeup, I helped her out. She looked ridiculous with lipstick drawn all over her face, a dress that dragged a few feet behind her and shoes twice the size of her feet. When our mother got home, she dropped everything she was carrying and started to die of laughter.
[Mrs. Vane]
I remember that day quite well, but recall Sibyl’s first performance as the best day in my life. She played Juliet in a small theatre in Holborn[2]. She was so happy before, during, and after her performance. She didn’t even want to look or go anywhere else. “This is now my second home” Sibyl said. That was when she was 12. Every night, she would go back on stage, never tired, never bored. Sibyl never looked for anything else in life but to please the crowd.
But then along came Mr. Perfect 5 years later. One night after Sibyl was done acting as Rosalind[3], a mysterious man came round backstage and confessed his love for her. Immediately Sibyl fell in love. She told me that this man looked like a prince, and therefore called him Prince Charming.[4] Although I was concerned that this man would distract her from acting, Sibyl cried “Money, Mother? What does money matter? Love is more than money.”[5]
Although I did not know the man, I gave into Sibyl. I remember when she questioned why he loved her so much. She said, “I know why I love him. I love him because he is like what Love himself should be. But what does he see in me? I am not worthy of him”.[6] After all, he was of a higher class. Even James warned me about this man. He warned me to watch after her.[7]
On that fateful night of August 6th 1907[8], when she re-entered the theatre, I knew she was not herself. She told me she desperately needed to get something. When I asked if there was something wrong, she said that everything was fine. After she entered the theatre, I over heard Sibyl’s boss questioning how “he” could do that. How could “he” be so cruel and unjust? Now that I reflect on that night, I can only assume that “Prince Charming” was unfair and unjust.[9]
After waiting for Sibyl to come back down, she showed no sign of reappearing. After going up to her dressing room, I found her lying dead on the floor. There was a white substance smeared all over her face.[10] At the time, I could not believe what had just occurred; it seemed like an illusion. Did my little baby just kill herself? It turns out the verdict was death by misadventure.[11] My little baby loved many things in the world, however, she loved acting and Prince Charming the most. This was her fidelity and it filled her life with joy.
[James]
I still remember the last time I was with her. She was so happy, overflowing with joy. I wanted her to stay like this forever, happy and content. I had a bad feeling about her “Prince Charming.” I tried to warn her about men and how cruel they can be. I didn’t want her to suffer; I wanted to keep that smile on her face forever. The house, which was once filled with laughter, is now silenced. Sibyl is gone… forever and she’s not coming back. Although she isn’t here physically, she lives on through her legacy. She filled the lives of those who knew her with joy and inspired those whom she only met once. Before I left for Australia[12], she asked me to go to the theater. “He is going to be there, and I am to play Juliet! Oh! How I shall play it! Fancy, Jim, to be in love and play Juliet! To have him sitting there! To play for his delight!” she said thrilled with just the thought of it.[13] I now regret leaving that day; I regret not protecting her. If only I stayed with her she might have been here today. If only I didn’t leave.
Sibyl Vane had a simple life with two loves, Dorian and Acting. Both were the death of her, and in this death, she found absolution. She thought Prince Charming was “the Prince of life.”[14] “Take me away, Prince Charming – take me away with you where we can be quite alone,”[15] she begged. Let us hope she has found peace alone with another Prince Charming-our Lord up in heaven.
[1] The original publication of The Picture of Dorian Gray was this date.
[2] “Sibyl Vane, a young actress recently engaged at the Royal Theatre, Holborn.”
[3] “The third night. She had been playing Rosalind. I could not help going round.”
[4] “She [Sibyl] said quite simply to me [Dorian], “You look more like a prince. I must call you Prince Charming.””
[5] The picture of Dorian Gray
[6] The Picture of Dorian Gray published by Barnes and Nobles Classics page 65.
[7] “My son, you distress me very much. Sibyl is always under my special care.”
[8] We chose August as when Sibyl died, it sounded like it was a summer month, the 6 correlates to the devil’s 666 number and 1907 is 17 years later than 1890.
“It was an exquisite day. The warm air seemed laden with spices.”
[9] “Acting! I leave that to you [Sibyl]. You do it so well,” he [Dorian] answered bitterly.”
[10] [Lord Henry] “I don't know what it was, but it had either prussic acid or white lead in it.”
[11] “A verdict of death by misadventure was returned.”
[12] “I wish now that I [James] was not going to Australia at all.”
[13] The Picture Of Dorian Gray published by Barnes and Nobles Classics page 71.
[14] “My love! My love! Prince Charming! Prince of life!”
[15] “Take me away, Dorian—take me away with you, where we can be quite alone.”
Friday, December 5, 2008
December 5,2008 - Homework
Homework: Update your Blogs. Bring in an image of what you think Sibyl Vane looks like. Read up to Chapter 15.
December 5,8,9,10 and 11,2008
Objectives:
Students will use appropriate nonverbal cues such as eye contact and gestures in their speeches.
Students will create a speech that narrates, amuses, or persuades.
The class will create a supportive environment for beginning public speakers.
Students will increase verbal communication and public speaking skills
Aim: How can we honor Sibyl Vane's death in a eulogy?
Do Now: Complete the following as a journal entry---The most beautiful
speech I have ever heard is..., At my _funeral gave a speech that
was..., At my graduation, birthday party, wedding, special event, _paid
tribute to...
The most beautiful speech I have ever heard is at my graduation. When my old principle gave a speech about how young we were when we first came to I.S. 230 and how we matured and grew throughout the school year. It was really sweet and what stuck with me most is that a retired old principle cared enough to come to my graduation. I don't know why but I did feel like crying after the speech was done.
Mini Lesson:
What is a Eulogy?
A eulogy is a well-crafted speech intended to commemorate a loved one who
has died. It is usually presented at a memorial service or funeral by
someone who was close to the deceased and knows them well.
A eulogy may contain:
* a condensed life history of the person who has died
* details about family, friends, work/career, interests, and achievements
* favorite memories of the deceased
* favorite poems, songs, quotes, scripture.
The most touching and meaningful eulogies are written from the heart. A eulogy does not have to be perfect. Whatever you write and deliver will be appreciated by the people in attendance.
An example of a eulogy is Elton John's tribute to Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean), and Princess Diana.
http://www.last.fm/listen/artist/Elton+John/similarartists
http://www.last.fm/music/Elton+John/_/Candle+in+the+Wind
Whole Class: What are the key elements of a Eulogy?
Memories
Funny stories
Favorite things
Good deed done by this person
How that person affected your life
The conversation between you and the deceased
Anything and everything that has to do something with this person
Cooperative
Learning: In your small groups, please compile the following information about Sibyl Vane from your novels. You must cite your source. MLA style. Each group will gather information about Sibyl Vane from the book (cite your sources)
* Persons age/date of birth
17/
* Family and other close relationships
Mother, Brother, Unknow father
* Education/work/career
Didnt go to school
Worked at the theater
She is an actress
* Hobbies or special interests
Acting, Singing,
* Places the person lived
London
* How did she die?
She comitted suicide
* Time of death?
Night, Right after closing time when they were returing home.
* Special accomplishments
The ability to capture the audiences attention
* Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the Vocabulary Word List from Portrait that is appropriate for a eulogy.
* What is your image of Sibyl Vane?
When I think of sibyl vane. I get the image of this innocent little girl thats really really beautiful. She is innocent and sweet natured
* What other things can we list about Sibyl?
sweet and innocent
very good actress
belives in love
naiive
looks young for her age
beautiful
Each group will share out!
Homework: Update your Blogs. Bring in an image of what you think Sibyl Vane looks like. Read up to Chapter 15.
Students will use appropriate nonverbal cues such as eye contact and gestures in their speeches.
Students will create a speech that narrates, amuses, or persuades.
The class will create a supportive environment for beginning public speakers.
Students will increase verbal communication and public speaking skills
Aim: How can we honor Sibyl Vane's death in a eulogy?
Do Now: Complete the following as a journal entry---The most beautiful
speech I have ever heard is..., At my _funeral gave a speech that
was..., At my graduation, birthday party, wedding, special event, _paid
tribute to...
The most beautiful speech I have ever heard is at my graduation. When my old principle gave a speech about how young we were when we first came to I.S. 230 and how we matured and grew throughout the school year. It was really sweet and what stuck with me most is that a retired old principle cared enough to come to my graduation. I don't know why but I did feel like crying after the speech was done.
Mini Lesson:
What is a Eulogy?
A eulogy is a well-crafted speech intended to commemorate a loved one who
has died. It is usually presented at a memorial service or funeral by
someone who was close to the deceased and knows them well.
A eulogy may contain:
* a condensed life history of the person who has died
* details about family, friends, work/career, interests, and achievements
* favorite memories of the deceased
* favorite poems, songs, quotes, scripture.
The most touching and meaningful eulogies are written from the heart. A eulogy does not have to be perfect. Whatever you write and deliver will be appreciated by the people in attendance.
An example of a eulogy is Elton John's tribute to Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean), and Princess Diana.
http://www.last.fm/listen/artist/Elton+John/similarartists
http://www.last.fm/music/Elton+John/_/Candle+in+the+Wind
Whole Class: What are the key elements of a Eulogy?
Memories
Funny stories
Favorite things
Good deed done by this person
How that person affected your life
The conversation between you and the deceased
Anything and everything that has to do something with this person
Cooperative
Learning: In your small groups, please compile the following information about Sibyl Vane from your novels. You must cite your source. MLA style. Each group will gather information about Sibyl Vane from the book (cite your sources)
* Persons age/date of birth
17/
* Family and other close relationships
Mother, Brother, Unknow father
* Education/work/career
Didnt go to school
Worked at the theater
She is an actress
* Hobbies or special interests
Acting, Singing,
* Places the person lived
London
* How did she die?
She comitted suicide
* Time of death?
Night, Right after closing time when they were returing home.
* Special accomplishments
The ability to capture the audiences attention
* Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the Vocabulary Word List from Portrait that is appropriate for a eulogy.
* What is your image of Sibyl Vane?
When I think of sibyl vane. I get the image of this innocent little girl thats really really beautiful. She is innocent and sweet natured
* What other things can we list about Sibyl?
sweet and innocent
very good actress
belives in love
naiive
looks young for her age
beautiful
Each group will share out!
Homework: Update your Blogs. Bring in an image of what you think Sibyl Vane looks like. Read up to Chapter 15.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
December 3-4,2008 - Homework
Homework:
Vocabulary:
florid: flowery; excessively ornate; showy: florid writing.
affinity: a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea.
absolution: the condition of being formally forgiven.
melancholy: gloomy state of mind.
conjugal: pertaining to the relation of husband and wife.
cognizance: awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice.
misanthrope: a hater of humankind.
Find any similes, metaphors, and personification.
Cite sources: Where can we find the 5 stages of grief as it pertains to Dorian. Please also include
Vocabulary:
florid: flowery; excessively ornate; showy: florid writing.
affinity: a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea.
absolution: the condition of being formally forgiven.
melancholy: gloomy state of mind.
conjugal: pertaining to the relation of husband and wife.
cognizance: awareness, realization, or knowledge; notice.
misanthrope: a hater of humankind.
Find any similes, metaphors, and personification.
Cite sources: Where can we find the 5 stages of grief as it pertains to Dorian. Please also include
Temes describes three particular types of behavior exhibited by those suffering from grief and loss. They are:
*Numbness (mechanical functioning and social insulation)
*Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
*Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
*Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
*Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
December 3-4,2008
Objective: Students will recognize, identify, and discuss the different levels of meaning in the text.
Students will use an organizer to compare and contrast characters feelings towards death.
Students will identify literary techniques in text.
Students will work together as a group.
Aim: Which of the five stages of grief does Dorian experience after Sibyl's death?
Do Now: Complete the following statement as a journal entry--After _death, or After the death of, I feltafter...
After the death of an family member I didn't feel any loss. I didn't feel any pain . I didn't even cry. I know it sounds selfish and inhuman but how can you mourn someone you have never know. How can you feel loss of a person you didn't even know. I did feel bad though, I felt horrible for the those who knew the deceased person. I never really lost anyone close to me to death. I don't really know how it feels but the loss of a live person, I have felt. Even though i lost him i am fine knowing that there is a chance i might see him again. Death is something i havent experienced personally.
Mini Lesson: Teacher will make a disclaimer about the topic of death due to the sensitivity and any negative experience any student may have. Therefore, such students are exempt from this class discussion.
What Are The Stages of Grief?
Many people have tried to explain what grief is; some have even identified certain stages of grief.
Probably the most well-known of these might be from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' book, "On Death and Dying." In it, she identified five stages that a dying patient experiences when informed of their terminal prognosis.
The stages Kubler-Ross identified are:
* Denial (this isn't happening to me!)
* Anger (why is this happening to me?)
* Bargaining (I promise I'll be a better person if...)
* Depression (I don't care anymore)
* Acceptance (I'm ready for whatever comes)
Many people believe that these stages of grief are also experienced by others when they have lost a loved one.
Personally, I think of these definitions as emotional behaviors rather than stages, per se. I believe we may certainly experience some of these behaviors. But, I believe just as strongly, that there is no script for grief; that we cannot expect to feel any of our emotions in a particular set pattern. I do agree that acceptance is probably the last emotion felt, and in some instances it may be the only one.
A lesser known definition of the stages of grief is described by Dr. Roberta Temes in the book, "Living With An Empty Chair - a guide through grief." Temes describes three particular types of behavior exhibited by those suffering from grief and loss. They are:
* Numbness (mechanical functioning and social insulation)
* Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
* Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
I am better able to relate to this definition as it seems to more accurately reflect the types of behavior I have experienced and observed. Within these types of behavior might well be most of the feelings described in Kubler-Ross' writings as well.
Student's reaction to the above depends on their experience with death.
Comprehension Check:
What happens the morning after Dorian's rejection of Sibyl?
The next morning Dorian sleept in late with the guilty conscience of knowing that he hurt sibyl.
How does he learn about Sibyl's death?
He learns about sibyls death from Lord Henry.
How did Sibyl die?
She comitted suicide.
What is Lord Henry's reaction to Sibyl's death?
When lord Henry found put about sibyls death. He didnt feel any sympathy toward her. He was only worried about dorians reputation.
How old is Sibyl in chapter 8?
she is 17
Why does Dorian refuse to allow Basil see the portrait?
Dorian refused to show Basil the painting brcause the painting showed all his sins and the ugliness of his soul.
What does he threatens to do?
He threatens to end his friendship with Basil.
What secret does Basil reveals about himself?
He confesses his feeling for Dorian.
Analyze the conversation between Dorian and Basil about the portrait and why Basil has changed his mind about exhibiting it?
Dorian wants to come clean and confide in someone and so does Basil. He later changes his mind exibiting the painting because Dorian didnt agree to it.
Literary Analysis:
What internal conflicts__ do Basil and Dorian face in these chapters?
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Interpretive:
When Dorian said that he "cannot feel this tragedy," what stage of grief do you think he is experiencing?
Numbness
True or False: Dorian shows remorse for Sibyl's death. One can say that he experiences Anger and Disorganization.
True. he does show remore for sibyl death.
Cooperative Learning:
Please complete the following in your small groups Work in twos. You may need two laptops for your group to conduct the research of Narcissus and Echo. Additionally,
Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the reactions of Lord Henry and Basil to Sibyl's death.
Give at least two entries for each
Then refer to the legend of Narcissus. Compare and contrast Dorian's self-love with that of Narcissus and Narcissus' treatment of Echo with the way Dorian has treated Sibyl.
Homework:
Vocabulary: florid, affinity, absolution, melancholy, conjugal, cognizance, misanthrope.
Find any similes, metaphors, and personification.
Cite sources: Where can we find the 5 stages of grief as it pertains to Dorian. Please also include
Themes describes three particular types of behavior exhibited by those suffering from grief and loss. They are:
* Numbness (mechanical functioning and social insulation)
* Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
* Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
Students will use an organizer to compare and contrast characters feelings towards death.
Students will identify literary techniques in text.
Students will work together as a group.
Aim: Which of the five stages of grief does Dorian experience after Sibyl's death?
Do Now: Complete the following statement as a journal entry--After _death, or After the death of, I feltafter...
After the death of an family member I didn't feel any loss. I didn't feel any pain . I didn't even cry. I know it sounds selfish and inhuman but how can you mourn someone you have never know. How can you feel loss of a person you didn't even know. I did feel bad though, I felt horrible for the those who knew the deceased person. I never really lost anyone close to me to death. I don't really know how it feels but the loss of a live person, I have felt. Even though i lost him i am fine knowing that there is a chance i might see him again. Death is something i havent experienced personally.
Mini Lesson: Teacher will make a disclaimer about the topic of death due to the sensitivity and any negative experience any student may have. Therefore, such students are exempt from this class discussion.
What Are The Stages of Grief?
Many people have tried to explain what grief is; some have even identified certain stages of grief.
Probably the most well-known of these might be from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' book, "On Death and Dying." In it, she identified five stages that a dying patient experiences when informed of their terminal prognosis.
The stages Kubler-Ross identified are:
* Denial (this isn't happening to me!)
* Anger (why is this happening to me?)
* Bargaining (I promise I'll be a better person if...)
* Depression (I don't care anymore)
* Acceptance (I'm ready for whatever comes)
Many people believe that these stages of grief are also experienced by others when they have lost a loved one.
Personally, I think of these definitions as emotional behaviors rather than stages, per se. I believe we may certainly experience some of these behaviors. But, I believe just as strongly, that there is no script for grief; that we cannot expect to feel any of our emotions in a particular set pattern. I do agree that acceptance is probably the last emotion felt, and in some instances it may be the only one.
A lesser known definition of the stages of grief is described by Dr. Roberta Temes in the book, "Living With An Empty Chair - a guide through grief." Temes describes three particular types of behavior exhibited by those suffering from grief and loss. They are:
* Numbness (mechanical functioning and social insulation)
* Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
* Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
I am better able to relate to this definition as it seems to more accurately reflect the types of behavior I have experienced and observed. Within these types of behavior might well be most of the feelings described in Kubler-Ross' writings as well.
Student's reaction to the above depends on their experience with death.
Comprehension Check:
What happens the morning after Dorian's rejection of Sibyl?
The next morning Dorian sleept in late with the guilty conscience of knowing that he hurt sibyl.
How does he learn about Sibyl's death?
He learns about sibyls death from Lord Henry.
How did Sibyl die?
She comitted suicide.
What is Lord Henry's reaction to Sibyl's death?
When lord Henry found put about sibyls death. He didnt feel any sympathy toward her. He was only worried about dorians reputation.
How old is Sibyl in chapter 8?
she is 17
Why does Dorian refuse to allow Basil see the portrait?
Dorian refused to show Basil the painting brcause the painting showed all his sins and the ugliness of his soul.
What does he threatens to do?
He threatens to end his friendship with Basil.
What secret does Basil reveals about himself?
He confesses his feeling for Dorian.
Analyze the conversation between Dorian and Basil about the portrait and why Basil has changed his mind about exhibiting it?
Dorian wants to come clean and confide in someone and so does Basil. He later changes his mind exibiting the painting because Dorian didnt agree to it.
Literary Analysis:
What internal conflicts__ do Basil and Dorian face in these chapters?
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Interpretive:
When Dorian said that he "cannot feel this tragedy," what stage of grief do you think he is experiencing?
Numbness
True or False: Dorian shows remorse for Sibyl's death. One can say that he experiences Anger and Disorganization.
True. he does show remore for sibyl death.
Cooperative Learning:
Please complete the following in your small groups Work in twos. You may need two laptops for your group to conduct the research of Narcissus and Echo. Additionally,
Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the reactions of Lord Henry and Basil to Sibyl's death.
Give at least two entries for each
Then refer to the legend of Narcissus. Compare and contrast Dorian's self-love with that of Narcissus and Narcissus' treatment of Echo with the way Dorian has treated Sibyl.
Homework:
Vocabulary: florid, affinity, absolution, melancholy, conjugal, cognizance, misanthrope.
Find any similes, metaphors, and personification.
Cite sources: Where can we find the 5 stages of grief as it pertains to Dorian. Please also include
Themes describes three particular types of behavior exhibited by those suffering from grief and loss. They are:
* Numbness (mechanical functioning and social insulation)
* Disorganization (intensely painful feelings of loss)
* Reorganization (re-entry into a more 'normal' social life.)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
December 1-2, 2008 - Homework
Homework:
Research: Analyze Dorian's relationship with Sibyl in the light of three very different mythological motifs: the stories of Actaeon and Artemis, Narcissus and Echo, and Adonis and Venus.
Day II Homework:
Note the literary Devices:
Similes- hair clustered r ound face like dark leaves around a play rose; she trembled like a white narcissus; her body swayed...as a play sways in the water; drunkards chattering like a monstrous apes.
Personification- Nature.
Vocabulary:
infatuation: a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
virtues: a good or admirable quality or property.
incorrigible: not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform.
pompous: Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity.
spiritualize: To invest with or treat as having a spiritual sense or meaning.
interminable: Having no limit.
fiasco: a complete and ignominious failure.
profanation: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character.
anodyne: A medicine that relieves or allays pain.
illusion: something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
Research: Analyze Dorian's relationship with Sibyl in the light of three very different mythological motifs: the stories of Actaeon and Artemis, Narcissus and Echo, and Adonis and Venus.
Day II Homework:
Note the literary Devices:
Similes- hair clustered r ound face like dark leaves around a play rose; she trembled like a white narcissus; her body swayed...as a play sways in the water; drunkards chattering like a monstrous apes.
Personification- Nature.
Vocabulary:
infatuation: a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
virtues: a good or admirable quality or property.
incorrigible: not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform.
pompous: Characterized by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity.
spiritualize: To invest with or treat as having a spiritual sense or meaning.
interminable: Having no limit.
fiasco: a complete and ignominious failure.
profanation: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character.
anodyne: A medicine that relieves or allays pain.
illusion: something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
December 1-2, 2008
Objectives: based on chapters 6 and 7 where Dorian tells Lord Henry and Basil about his engagement to Sibyl Vane and he also invites them to see her performance in the theatre in Romeo and Juliet.
Students will identify significant literary elements (including foreshadowing, allusion, and irony) and use those elements to interpret the work.
Students will recognize, identify, and discuss the different levels of meaning in the text.
Students will apply the key terms of Homosexuality (Oscar Wilde was 19th century literature's most conspicuous homosexual), Aestheticism, and Decadents find evidence of it in the text.
Aim: How important is Wilde's credo "Art for Art sake" in Chapter six and What is the difference between Love and infatuation?
Do Now: begin a journal entry with I have been infatuated with... and the reason why.
I have been infatuated with a guy. He is the sweetest one of the most caring person you will ever meet and thats the reason why i am so infatuated by him.
Interpretive: Please cite sources/find text support for your answers.Why does Lord Henry feels there is a class conflict between Dorian and Sibyl?How can we compare and contrast both Sibyl and Dorian to Shakespeare's Juliet and Romeo?"I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit" (Lord Henry)
Literary Device/techniques:
How is Dorian's feelings about Sibyl ironic?How is the physical description of Sibyl a foreshadowing of her bad performance?What allusions are referenced/cited in these chapters?
Comprehension:
How Does Dorian describes Sibyl's acting?Day II 12/2/08Comprehension:When Dorian confronts Sibyl what effect does it have on the his painting?Connect:How is Aestheticism and Decadence evident in Chapter six?
Critical Thinking:
How is Sibyl's acting like bad art?What has truly caused Sibyl to quit or act badly?Is Dorian truly in love with Sibyl or is he simply infatuated with her and WHY?
Cooperative Learning:How is Homosexuality, Aestheticism, and Decadence evident in chapters six and seven? Cite sources.use a four column chart to illustrate your findings.
Key term
Meaning
Support
Works Cited
Aestheticism
Decadence
Homosexuality
Share out!
Homework:
Research: Analyze Dorian's relationship with Sibyl in the light of three very different mythological motifs: the stories of Actaeon and Artemis, Narcissus and Echo, and Adonis and Venus.
Day II Homework:
Note the literary Devices: Similes- hair clustered round face like dark leaves around a play rose; she trembled like a white narcissus; her body swayed...as a play sways in the water; drunkards chattering like a monstrous apes.Personification- Nature.
Vocabulary:infatuation, virtues, incorrigible, pompous, spiritualize, interminable, fiasco, profanation, anodyne, illusion.
Students will identify significant literary elements (including foreshadowing, allusion, and irony) and use those elements to interpret the work.
Students will recognize, identify, and discuss the different levels of meaning in the text.
Students will apply the key terms of Homosexuality (Oscar Wilde was 19th century literature's most conspicuous homosexual), Aestheticism, and Decadents find evidence of it in the text.
Aim: How important is Wilde's credo "Art for Art sake" in Chapter six and What is the difference between Love and infatuation?
Do Now: begin a journal entry with I have been infatuated with... and the reason why.
I have been infatuated with a guy. He is the sweetest one of the most caring person you will ever meet and thats the reason why i am so infatuated by him.
Interpretive: Please cite sources/find text support for your answers.Why does Lord Henry feels there is a class conflict between Dorian and Sibyl?How can we compare and contrast both Sibyl and Dorian to Shakespeare's Juliet and Romeo?"I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit" (Lord Henry)
Literary Device/techniques:
How is Dorian's feelings about Sibyl ironic?How is the physical description of Sibyl a foreshadowing of her bad performance?What allusions are referenced/cited in these chapters?
Comprehension:
How Does Dorian describes Sibyl's acting?Day II 12/2/08Comprehension:When Dorian confronts Sibyl what effect does it have on the his painting?Connect:How is Aestheticism and Decadence evident in Chapter six?
Critical Thinking:
How is Sibyl's acting like bad art?What has truly caused Sibyl to quit or act badly?Is Dorian truly in love with Sibyl or is he simply infatuated with her and WHY?
Cooperative Learning:How is Homosexuality, Aestheticism, and Decadence evident in chapters six and seven? Cite sources.use a four column chart to illustrate your findings.
Key term
Meaning
Support
Works Cited
Aestheticism
Decadence
Homosexuality
Share out!
Homework:
Research: Analyze Dorian's relationship with Sibyl in the light of three very different mythological motifs: the stories of Actaeon and Artemis, Narcissus and Echo, and Adonis and Venus.
Day II Homework:
Note the literary Devices: Similes- hair clustered round face like dark leaves around a play rose; she trembled like a white narcissus; her body swayed...as a play sways in the water; drunkards chattering like a monstrous apes.Personification- Nature.
Vocabulary:infatuation, virtues, incorrigible, pompous, spiritualize, interminable, fiasco, profanation, anodyne, illusion.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
November 25-26,2009
Objectives: Students will read and write for understanding and literary response.Discuss comprehension and critical thinking questions.Identify and illustrate the seven deadly sins.Background: Sibyl, her mother, Mrs. Vane, and James (Jim), discuss her relationship with Dorian whom she calls Prince Charming. Jim, cautions her mother to guard Sibyl, and vows to kill anyone who harms her.Aim: Which one of the seven deadly sins is most evident so far in Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray?Do Now: Have you ever had a friend whose girlfriend/boyfriend/significant other who you did not like? Were you envious of their relationship? Did you experience any of the seven deadly sins?Discussion Questions:Identify members of Sibyl Vane’s family and analyze their interrelationships.Examine the various reactions of Sibyl, Mrs. Vane, and Jim toward Dorian.Critical Response: Examine the universality of the statement, “Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.”Cooperative Learning: We identified the seven deadly sins of Pride, Avarice (greed), Envy, Wrath (anger), Lust, Gluttony, Sloth. Please use the magazines in our classroom and cut out images OR Draw illustrations that you think represents each sin.
7 deadly sins
Meaning
Image
Why do you think this image represents this sin
Identify this sin in Dorian Gray
Cite sources
Pride
Avarice
Envy
Wrath
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Connect to self: Which of the seven are you guilty of TODAY?Homework:Identify at least 4 similes in chapter 5.Vocabulary words you may need to know for Chapter 6Infatuation, virtues, incorrigible, pompous, spiritualize, interminable, fiasco, profanation, anodyne, illusion.
7 deadly sins
Meaning
Image
Why do you think this image represents this sin
Identify this sin in Dorian Gray
Cite sources
Pride
Avarice
Envy
Wrath
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Connect to self: Which of the seven are you guilty of TODAY?Homework:Identify at least 4 similes in chapter 5.Vocabulary words you may need to know for Chapter 6Infatuation, virtues, incorrigible, pompous, spiritualize, interminable, fiasco, profanation, anodyne, illusion.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
November 20,2009
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? (students cannot answer)
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke?
Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle? (students cannot answer)
How is he cynical? (students cannot answer)
Basil Hallward: Cite his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray? (Pablo answers correctly)
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface? (Melvin, chris) He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages. (ramon, Stephanie J, CHRIS)
Question on Beauty: Stan, george What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
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.
Free write on Prediction: What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?
Cooperative Learning: Take out your digital image and create a power point or use another program that has the effects that can distort or change facial expressions. Then, create the first page with your image title it “Self-Love” and the meaning of self love and give 3 antonyms and synonyms and examples of each.
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Homework: Vocabulary:
petulantmoved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
philanthropy
paradox
caprice
panegyric
candour: the quality of being honest and straightforward
fidelity
physiology
Literary Elements: lots of similes identify them, metaphor (please identify them).
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.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
Online Research: Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Hermes, Faun.
Free Write on Prediction: How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?
Homework on Chapter 2: Literary Devices of Similes, Metaphor, and Personification.
Lord Henry Wotton:
How is he a manipulator and an initiator? (students cannot answer)
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke?
Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle? (students cannot answer)
How is he cynical? (students cannot answer)
Basil Hallward: Cite his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray? (Pablo answers correctly)
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface? (Melvin, chris) He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages. (ramon, Stephanie J, CHRIS)
Question on Beauty: Stan, george What is the main conflict in this paragraph?
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.
Free write on Prediction: What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?
Cooperative Learning: Take out your digital image and create a power point or use another program that has the effects that can distort or change facial expressions. Then, create the first page with your image title it “Self-Love” and the meaning of self love and give 3 antonyms and synonyms and examples of each.
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Homework: Vocabulary:
petulantmoved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
philanthropy
paradox
caprice
panegyric
candour: the quality of being honest and straightforward
fidelity
physiology
Literary Elements: lots of similes identify them, metaphor (please identify them).
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.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.
Online Research: Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Hermes, Faun.
Free Write on Prediction: How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?
Homework on Chapter 2: Literary Devices of Similes, Metaphor, and Personification.
November 18,2009
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
I think that self-love is when you love and cherish yourself. Sometimes it seems selfish because you only love your self and not others. You only want good things for yourself and not others. You look out for yourself only and you are the only one that matters. In a way self-love is seen as a a person whos very concieted. They love how they look and they think that the world revolves around them. (I think its funny)
Synonyms
Selfish
Concieted
Narcissism
Antonyms
Examples
Paris Hilton
Mini Lesson on key terms:
Aestheticism: Late 19th century literary movement that rested on the credo "Art for Art's Sake" and stressed the appreciation of beauty; Oscar Wilde, who insisted on separation of art and morality, was a dominant figure in this movement.
Hedonism: the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good, or the proper fend of action; belief in or practice of living only for pleasure; Dorian Gray lives only for his own pleasure, not caring if he hurts others.
Decadents: 19th century European writers who aspired to free literature from all influences; stressed the bizarre and the incongruous and artificial in their work as well as their personal lives; advocated art for art's sake, independent of moral and social concerns; Dorian Gray portrays the restlessness and the spiritual and moral confusion of a decadent.
Dandyism: a literary and artistic style of the latter part of the 19th century marked by artificiality and excessive refinement; Lord Henry Wotton introduces Dorian to dandyism.
Homosexuality: Oscar Wilde was 19th century literature's most conspicuous homosexual.
Victorianism: the ideas, beliefs, morals, way of living, and other standards common during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901); noted for prudery, moral strictness, and sexual repression; The Picture of Dorian Gray was considered scandalous when it was first published at the height of the Victorian Age.
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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: 1891
Genre:
Point of View:
Setting: London, England
Themes:
Tone:
Oscar Wilde born and died:
Married: Constance Lloyd, She was the daughter of wealthy Queen's Counsel named Horace Lloyd
Children: 2 sons they are Cyril (1885) and Vyvyan (1886).
Education: Oscar Wilde was educated at Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh (1864-71), Trinity College, Dublin (1871-74) and Magdalen College, Oxford (1874-78).
Writing Career:
Crimes and arrests: Oscar sued Bosie's father for libel as the Marquis of Queensberry who accused him of being a homosexual. His plan back fired and he got arrested for gross indency. He was sentenced to two years of hard labor for the crime of sodomy.
Literary works:
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
I think that self-love is when you love and cherish yourself. Sometimes it seems selfish because you only love your self and not others. You only want good things for yourself and not others. You look out for yourself only and you are the only one that matters. In a way self-love is seen as a a person whos very concieted. They love how they look and they think that the world revolves around them. (I think its funny)
Synonyms
Selfish
Concieted
Narcissism
Antonyms
Examples
Paris Hilton
Mini Lesson on key terms:
Aestheticism: Late 19th century literary movement that rested on the credo "Art for Art's Sake" and stressed the appreciation of beauty; Oscar Wilde, who insisted on separation of art and morality, was a dominant figure in this movement.
Hedonism: the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good, or the proper fend of action; belief in or practice of living only for pleasure; Dorian Gray lives only for his own pleasure, not caring if he hurts others.
Decadents: 19th century European writers who aspired to free literature from all influences; stressed the bizarre and the incongruous and artificial in their work as well as their personal lives; advocated art for art's sake, independent of moral and social concerns; Dorian Gray portrays the restlessness and the spiritual and moral confusion of a decadent.
Dandyism: a literary and artistic style of the latter part of the 19th century marked by artificiality and excessive refinement; Lord Henry Wotton introduces Dorian to dandyism.
Homosexuality: Oscar Wilde was 19th century literature's most conspicuous homosexual.
Victorianism: the ideas, beliefs, morals, way of living, and other standards common during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901); noted for prudery, moral strictness, and sexual repression; The Picture of Dorian Gray was considered scandalous when it was first published at the height of the Victorian Age.
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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: 1891
Genre:
Point of View:
Setting: London, England
Themes:
Tone:
Oscar Wilde born and died:
Married: Constance Lloyd, She was the daughter of wealthy Queen's Counsel named Horace Lloyd
Children: 2 sons they are Cyril (1885) and Vyvyan (1886).
Education: Oscar Wilde was educated at Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh (1864-71), Trinity College, Dublin (1871-74) and Magdalen College, Oxford (1874-78).
Writing Career:
Crimes and arrests: Oscar sued Bosie's father for libel as the Marquis of Queensberry who accused him of being a homosexual. His plan back fired and he got arrested for gross indency. He was sentenced to two years of hard labor for the crime of sodomy.
Literary works:
Poetry
Ravenna (1878)
Poems (1881)
The Sphinx (1894)
The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898)
Plays
Vera; or, The Nihilists (1880)
The Duchess of Padua (1883)
Salomé (French version) (1893, first performed in Paris 1896)
Lady Windermere's Fan (1892)
A Woman of No Importance (1893)
Salomé: A Tragedy in One Act: Translated from the French of Oscar Wilde by Lord Alfred Douglas, illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley (1894)
An Ideal Husband (1895) (text)
The Importance of Being Earnest (1895) (text)
La Sainte Courtisane and A Florentine Tragedy Fragmentary. First published 1908 in Methuen's Collected Works
(Dates are dates of first performance, which approximate better with the probable date of composition than dates of publication.)
Prose
The Canterville Ghost (1887)
The Happy Prince and Other Stories (1888, fairy tales) [5]
The Decay Of Lying (First published in 1889, republished in Intentions 1891)
Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories (1891)
Intentions (1891, critical dialogues and essays, comprising The Critic as Artist, The Decay of Lying, Pen, Pencil and Poison and The Truth of Masks)
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891, Wilde's only novel)
A House of Pomegranates (1891, fairy tales)
The Soul of Man under Socialism (First published in the Pall Mall Gazette, 1891, first book publication 1904)
Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young (First published in the Oxford student magazine The Chameleon, December, 1894)
De Profundis (1905)
The Rise of Historical Criticism (published in incomplete form 1905 and completed form in 1908)
The Letters of Oscar Wilde (1960) Re-released in 2000, with letters uncovered since 1960, and new, detailed, footnotes by Merlin Holland.
Teleny or The Reverse of the Medal (Paris, 1893) has been attributed to Wilde, but was more likely a combined effort by a several of Wilde's friends, which he may have edited
Sources:
http://www.wilde-online.info/oscar-wilde-biography.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde
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Homework:Email yourself a picture of yourself or bring in a digital copy of a facial photograph/bust picture of yourself .Look at your picture and create a list and project what you will look like in 50 years.Read preface of the novel.What are the seven deadly sins?
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Othello: Denzel Washington Desdemona: Zooey Deschanel
Iago: Matt Damon Roderigo: Leonardo Dicaprio Cassio: Brandon Routh
Emilia: Julianne Moore Bianca: Cameron Diaz Lodovico: Ryan Gosling
Hawaii, Iolani Castle
Cyprus
New York, Belvedere Castle
Vince
Information Technology High School
Othello Project
Ms. Hyde
Group Members
➢ Kowsar Ahmed: Worked on the script for Scene I.
➢ Mathew Rabines: Worked on the script for Scene I.
➢ Prya Kaur: Worked on the script for Scene II.
➢ Nahida Akter: Worked on the script for Scene III.
➢ Marya Altaf: Edited all scenes and pasted the images.
Act 4
Blind Revenge
Scene I: Othello and Iago are in front of the castle in Cyprus. This is where they regularly meet to discuss about Desdemona’s extramarital affair with Cassio.
Iago: Sir, do you believe that Desdemona had sex with Cassio.
Othello: (In surprise) what the hell are you talking about?
Iago: That’s true, sir.
Othello: (With anger) are you sure?
Iago: (With Confidence) I am certain sir.
Othello: (Still with anger) how can you be so sure? You better keep in mind one thing that if you are wrong then I will not spare you.
Iago: I am sure because Cassio himself admitted to me that he had sex with Desdemona.
Othello: (Stunned) What? What did you just say?
Iago: Cassio admitted that he had sex with Desdemona.
Othello: (With rage) “Lie with her! Lie on her! We say lie on her, when they belie her.”
Iago: (To himself) “Work on, my medicine work! Thus credulous fools are caught.”
Cassio enters the scene and Othello collapses as if he is in severe pain.
Cassio: (With Curiosity) what happened to sir? Sir, are you ok?
Iago: Sir is sick for couple of days. He needs rest now. I will talk with you later on.
Cassio: Very well then.
Cassio exits the scene.
Iago: Wake up sir, the bastard is gone.
Othello: I still can’t believe that bastard slept with my wife.
Iago: Fine. It seems like you will not believe me until you hear with your own ears. I will make Cassio confess again and you just hear secretly.
Othello: If it’s true then I am definitely going to kill that bastard.
Othello exits the scene as if he is hiding. Cassio re-enters the scene. Iago starts asking him about Bianca, a prostitute who is crazy for him.
Iago: Hey, what’s up man? Sorry, I couldn’t talk to you then.
Cassio: It’s ok man.
Iago: What is all this between that girl (Iago referred to Bianca) and you.
Cassio: Man, don’t tell me. She is so horny.
Iago: Why? What did she do?
Cassio: She is totally crazy over me. “She haunts me in every place. So hangs, and lolls, and weeps upon me; so hales, and pulls me: ha, ha, ha!”
Iago: Are you going to marry her?
Cassio: (With humor) are you serious. You got to be kidding me. Girls like her are good for sleeping with. You know that.
Meanwhile Bianca enters the scene with Desdemona’s handkerchief.
Bianca: “I was a fine fool to take it. This is some minx's token, and I
must take out the work?” Give back this to your lover.
Bianca exits the scene. Confused Cassio also exits the scene after Bianca.
Othello re-enter the scene as if comes out from hiding. He has heard the
entire conversation and now completely trusts Iago’s words that Desdemona
had sex with Cassio.
Othello: (With rage) how should I kill this bastard and that bitch (Referring
Desdemona). Do you have poison? Iago: "Do it not with poison. Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.”
Othello: (Like a monster) "Good, good! The justice of it pleases. Very good” What should I do with that son of a bitch then?
Iago: Don’t worry; I will take care of Cassio. I will finish him of by midnight.
Othello: Ok, I will trust you with the job. Make sure you kill him like a dog.
Iago: I wouldn’t disappoint you, sir.
Desdemona enters with Lodovico who is her relative.
Lodovico: General Othello, you have been summoned by the Duke. You have to leave Cyprus for Venice by tonight.
Othello: But who is going to care of Cyprus.
Lodovico: Don’t worry. Lieutenant Cassio would be in charge in your absence.
Desdemona: (With happiness) I am so happy for Cassio. He deserves this.
Othello is in rage after seeing Desdemona’s happiness for Cassio’s promotion. He becomes totally mad at her and strikes her.
Othello: (Striking Desdemona) “O devil, devil!”
Desdemona: What did I do wrong?
Othello: Don’t try to pretend.
Desdemona: (Confused) I don’t understand.
Othello: Get out my sight.
Desdemona starts to leave since her presence would make Othello angrier. Lodovico tells Othello to call her back. Othello calls her, but just to humiliate her in front of everybody. Desdemona exits the scene and Othello also exits the scene furiously.
Lodovico: I don’t believe my eyes. Is this the same noble Moor we admire for?
Iago: General Othello has changed a lot. And this is nothing what he did with Desdemona.
Lodovico: “I am sorry that I am deceived in him.”
End of the scene. Curtain falls.
Act IV, Scene II
This scene opens in a room. Both Othello and Emilia enter the room.
Othello: “Is Desdemona cheating on me.”
Emilia: “No she would never do that, she isn’t like that.”
Othello: “Have you ever seen her and Cassio alone… you know… doing anything.”
Emilia: “No I haven’t seen or heard them do anything like that.”
Othello: “Did she ever send you out of the room so they can be alone.”
Emilia: “Nope. Never”
Othello: “That is odd.”
Emilia: “To be honest Othello, Desdemona would never cheat on you. She really loves you.”
Othello: “I don’t believe you.
Emilia: "If any wretch have put this in your head/Let heaven requite it with the serpent's
curse!"
Othello: You are lying to protect that whore. Get out of my sight.”
Emilia leaves the room
Othello thinking to himself: “she is lying for her friend. I should have seen this coming.”
Emilia and Desdemona enter the room.
Othello: “Come here Desdemona, and Emilia can you give us some privacy.”
Emilia leaves the room
Desdemona: “Why are you so mad?”
Othello: “Who are you? I don’t feel like I know you anymore?”
Desdemona: “I am your loyal wife”
Othello: “LIER!!!!! I don’t believe you, you whore”
Desdemona realizes what she is being accused of.
Desdemona: “I would NEVER cheat on you. I love you. You’re my husband.”
Othello: “I don’t believe you”
As Emilia re-enters the room to check on Desdemona, Othello walks out.
Othello to Desdemona: “Don’t tell anyone about our conversation.”
Emilia: “Are you Okay?”
Desdemona: “Emilia, am I awake or asleep because this feels like a bad dream. Can you please go get Iago?”
Emilia: “all right”
Soon Iago enters the room
Desdemona: “Whats going on Iago. What am I gonna do?”
Iago: “Don’t worry there is something on his mind that bothering him and he is taking it out on you. Everything will get better soon”
Desdemona leaves the room and Iago and Rodrigo meets up.
Iago: “we have to do something to get rid of Cassio”
Rodrigo: “hmmm”
Iago: “Can you do it?”
Rodrigo: “I don’t know”
Iago: “look if we can get rid of him them you will be able to stay close to Desdemona and maybe have a chance with her”
Rodrigo: “Do you really think so”
Iago: “I know so. Trust me”
Rodrigo: “All right. I will do it for Desdemona.”
Act IV Scene III
Othello gathers with Desdemona, Emilia and Lodovico in another room.
Othello to Desdemona: I'm gonna catch ya soon, just dismiss Emilia and go to bed.
Desdemona gets ready for bed.
Desdemona: Hey Emilia, can you unpin my gown??
Emilia: Yeah, sure.
Desdemona starts singing a sorrowful song which is regarding a
girl who is forsaken by her lover. She waits for a knock of Othello
on the door.
Desdemona to Emilia: I have a question.
Emilia: Yeah ask.
Desdemona: How any woman could falsely accuse her lover??
Emilia: You can think this way that a woman can cheat their husband due to the
way they treat their wives. It is right though.
Desdemona: Ok!good night Emilia.
The scene ends with Desdemona's characteristic of her excellent nature.
She prays to God that she should be taught by Othello's poor way of treating her, not in a bad way to take revenge or something but just to improve herself.
(Do we have to hange this??)
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Iago: Matt Damon Roderigo: Leonardo Dicaprio Cassio: Brandon Routh
Emilia: Julianne Moore Bianca: Cameron Diaz Lodovico: Ryan Gosling
Hawaii, Iolani Castle
Cyprus
New York, Belvedere Castle
Vince
Information Technology High School
Othello Project
Ms. Hyde
Group Members
➢ Kowsar Ahmed: Worked on the script for Scene I.
➢ Mathew Rabines: Worked on the script for Scene I.
➢ Prya Kaur: Worked on the script for Scene II.
➢ Nahida Akter: Worked on the script for Scene III.
➢ Marya Altaf: Edited all scenes and pasted the images.
Act 4
Blind Revenge
Scene I: Othello and Iago are in front of the castle in Cyprus. This is where they regularly meet to discuss about Desdemona’s extramarital affair with Cassio.
Iago: Sir, do you believe that Desdemona had sex with Cassio.
Othello: (In surprise) what the hell are you talking about?
Iago: That’s true, sir.
Othello: (With anger) are you sure?
Iago: (With Confidence) I am certain sir.
Othello: (Still with anger) how can you be so sure? You better keep in mind one thing that if you are wrong then I will not spare you.
Iago: I am sure because Cassio himself admitted to me that he had sex with Desdemona.
Othello: (Stunned) What? What did you just say?
Iago: Cassio admitted that he had sex with Desdemona.
Othello: (With rage) “Lie with her! Lie on her! We say lie on her, when they belie her.”
Iago: (To himself) “Work on, my medicine work! Thus credulous fools are caught.”
Cassio enters the scene and Othello collapses as if he is in severe pain.
Cassio: (With Curiosity) what happened to sir? Sir, are you ok?
Iago: Sir is sick for couple of days. He needs rest now. I will talk with you later on.
Cassio: Very well then.
Cassio exits the scene.
Iago: Wake up sir, the bastard is gone.
Othello: I still can’t believe that bastard slept with my wife.
Iago: Fine. It seems like you will not believe me until you hear with your own ears. I will make Cassio confess again and you just hear secretly.
Othello: If it’s true then I am definitely going to kill that bastard.
Othello exits the scene as if he is hiding. Cassio re-enters the scene. Iago starts asking him about Bianca, a prostitute who is crazy for him.
Iago: Hey, what’s up man? Sorry, I couldn’t talk to you then.
Cassio: It’s ok man.
Iago: What is all this between that girl (Iago referred to Bianca) and you.
Cassio: Man, don’t tell me. She is so horny.
Iago: Why? What did she do?
Cassio: She is totally crazy over me. “She haunts me in every place. So hangs, and lolls, and weeps upon me; so hales, and pulls me: ha, ha, ha!”
Iago: Are you going to marry her?
Cassio: (With humor) are you serious. You got to be kidding me. Girls like her are good for sleeping with. You know that.
Meanwhile Bianca enters the scene with Desdemona’s handkerchief.
Bianca: “I was a fine fool to take it. This is some minx's token, and I
must take out the work?” Give back this to your lover.
Bianca exits the scene. Confused Cassio also exits the scene after Bianca.
Othello re-enter the scene as if comes out from hiding. He has heard the
entire conversation and now completely trusts Iago’s words that Desdemona
had sex with Cassio.
Othello: (With rage) how should I kill this bastard and that bitch (Referring
Desdemona). Do you have poison? Iago: "Do it not with poison. Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.”
Othello: (Like a monster) "Good, good! The justice of it pleases. Very good” What should I do with that son of a bitch then?
Iago: Don’t worry; I will take care of Cassio. I will finish him of by midnight.
Othello: Ok, I will trust you with the job. Make sure you kill him like a dog.
Iago: I wouldn’t disappoint you, sir.
Desdemona enters with Lodovico who is her relative.
Lodovico: General Othello, you have been summoned by the Duke. You have to leave Cyprus for Venice by tonight.
Othello: But who is going to care of Cyprus.
Lodovico: Don’t worry. Lieutenant Cassio would be in charge in your absence.
Desdemona: (With happiness) I am so happy for Cassio. He deserves this.
Othello is in rage after seeing Desdemona’s happiness for Cassio’s promotion. He becomes totally mad at her and strikes her.
Othello: (Striking Desdemona) “O devil, devil!”
Desdemona: What did I do wrong?
Othello: Don’t try to pretend.
Desdemona: (Confused) I don’t understand.
Othello: Get out my sight.
Desdemona starts to leave since her presence would make Othello angrier. Lodovico tells Othello to call her back. Othello calls her, but just to humiliate her in front of everybody. Desdemona exits the scene and Othello also exits the scene furiously.
Lodovico: I don’t believe my eyes. Is this the same noble Moor we admire for?
Iago: General Othello has changed a lot. And this is nothing what he did with Desdemona.
Lodovico: “I am sorry that I am deceived in him.”
End of the scene. Curtain falls.
Act IV, Scene II
This scene opens in a room. Both Othello and Emilia enter the room.
Othello: “Is Desdemona cheating on me.”
Emilia: “No she would never do that, she isn’t like that.”
Othello: “Have you ever seen her and Cassio alone… you know… doing anything.”
Emilia: “No I haven’t seen or heard them do anything like that.”
Othello: “Did she ever send you out of the room so they can be alone.”
Emilia: “Nope. Never”
Othello: “That is odd.”
Emilia: “To be honest Othello, Desdemona would never cheat on you. She really loves you.”
Othello: “I don’t believe you.
Emilia: "If any wretch have put this in your head/Let heaven requite it with the serpent's
curse!"
Othello: You are lying to protect that whore. Get out of my sight.”
Emilia leaves the room
Othello thinking to himself: “she is lying for her friend. I should have seen this coming.”
Emilia and Desdemona enter the room.
Othello: “Come here Desdemona, and Emilia can you give us some privacy.”
Emilia leaves the room
Desdemona: “Why are you so mad?”
Othello: “Who are you? I don’t feel like I know you anymore?”
Desdemona: “I am your loyal wife”
Othello: “LIER!!!!! I don’t believe you, you whore”
Desdemona realizes what she is being accused of.
Desdemona: “I would NEVER cheat on you. I love you. You’re my husband.”
Othello: “I don’t believe you”
As Emilia re-enters the room to check on Desdemona, Othello walks out.
Othello to Desdemona: “Don’t tell anyone about our conversation.”
Emilia: “Are you Okay?”
Desdemona: “Emilia, am I awake or asleep because this feels like a bad dream. Can you please go get Iago?”
Emilia: “all right”
Soon Iago enters the room
Desdemona: “Whats going on Iago. What am I gonna do?”
Iago: “Don’t worry there is something on his mind that bothering him and he is taking it out on you. Everything will get better soon”
Desdemona leaves the room and Iago and Rodrigo meets up.
Iago: “we have to do something to get rid of Cassio”
Rodrigo: “hmmm”
Iago: “Can you do it?”
Rodrigo: “I don’t know”
Iago: “look if we can get rid of him them you will be able to stay close to Desdemona and maybe have a chance with her”
Rodrigo: “Do you really think so”
Iago: “I know so. Trust me”
Rodrigo: “All right. I will do it for Desdemona.”
Act IV Scene III
Othello gathers with Desdemona, Emilia and Lodovico in another room.
Othello to Desdemona: I'm gonna catch ya soon, just dismiss Emilia and go to bed.
Desdemona gets ready for bed.
Desdemona: Hey Emilia, can you unpin my gown??
Emilia: Yeah, sure.
Desdemona starts singing a sorrowful song which is regarding a
girl who is forsaken by her lover. She waits for a knock of Othello
on the door.
Desdemona to Emilia: I have a question.
Emilia: Yeah ask.
Desdemona: How any woman could falsely accuse her lover??
Emilia: You can think this way that a woman can cheat their husband due to the
way they treat their wives. It is right though.
Desdemona: Ok!good night Emilia.
The scene ends with Desdemona's characteristic of her excellent nature.
She prays to God that she should be taught by Othello's poor way of treating her, not in a bad way to take revenge or something but just to improve herself.
(Do we have to hange this??)
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Act IV, Scene II
A room in the castle, Othello has found Emilia and questions her about Desdemona.
Othello: “Is she cheating on me Emilia”
Emilia: “No she would never do that, she isn’t like that”
Othello: ”Have you ever seen them alone doing anything”
Emilia: “No I haven’t seen or heard them do anything like that”
Othello: ”Did she ever send you out of the room so they can be alone”
Emilia: “Nope. Never”
Othello: ”That’s weird”
Emilia: “To be honest Othello, Desdemona would never cheat on you. She really loves you”
Othello: “I don’t believe you. You are lying to protect that whore. Get out of my sight”
Emilia leaves the room
Othello thinking to himself: “she is lying for her friend. I should have seen this coming”
Emilia and Desdemona enters the room.
Othello: ”Come here Desdemona and Emilia can you give us some privacy”
Emilia leaves the room
Desdemona: ”Why are you so mad?”
Othello: “Who are you. I dont feel like I know you anymore?”
Desdemona: ”I am your loyal wife”
Othello: ”LIER!!!!! I don’t believe you, you whore”
Desdemona realizes what she is being accused of.
Desdemona: ”I would NEVER cheat on you. I love you. You’re my husband”
Othello: ”I don’t believe you”
As Emilia re-enters the room to check on Desdemona Othello walks out.
Othello: “Don’t tell anyone about our conversation”
Emilia: "Are you Okay?"
Desdemona: ”Emilia am I awake or asleep because this feels like a bad dream. Can you please go get Iago.”
Emilia: “all right”
Soon Iago enters the room
Desdemona: ”Whats going on Iago. What am I gonna do?”
Iago: ”Don’t worry there is something on his mind that bothering him and he is taking it out on you. Everything will get better soon”
Desdemona leaves the room and Iago and Rodrigo meets up.
Iago: ”we have to do something to get rid of cassio”
Rodrigo: ”hmmm”
Iago: ”Can you do it?”
Rodrigo: ”I don’t know”
Iago: ”Look if we can get rid of him them you will be able to stay close to Desdemona and maybe have a chance with her”
Rodrigo: ”Do you really think so”
Iago: ”I know so. Trust me”
Rodrigo: ”All right. I will do it for Desdenona”
A room in the castle, Othello has found Emilia and questions her about Desdemona.
Othello: “Is she cheating on me Emilia”
Emilia: “No she would never do that, she isn’t like that”
Othello: ”Have you ever seen them alone doing anything”
Emilia: “No I haven’t seen or heard them do anything like that”
Othello: ”Did she ever send you out of the room so they can be alone”
Emilia: “Nope. Never”
Othello: ”That’s weird”
Emilia: “To be honest Othello, Desdemona would never cheat on you. She really loves you”
Othello: “I don’t believe you. You are lying to protect that whore. Get out of my sight”
Emilia leaves the room
Othello thinking to himself: “she is lying for her friend. I should have seen this coming”
Emilia and Desdemona enters the room.
Othello: ”Come here Desdemona and Emilia can you give us some privacy”
Emilia leaves the room
Desdemona: ”Why are you so mad?”
Othello: “Who are you. I dont feel like I know you anymore?”
Desdemona: ”I am your loyal wife”
Othello: ”LIER!!!!! I don’t believe you, you whore”
Desdemona realizes what she is being accused of.
Desdemona: ”I would NEVER cheat on you. I love you. You’re my husband”
Othello: ”I don’t believe you”
As Emilia re-enters the room to check on Desdemona Othello walks out.
Othello: “Don’t tell anyone about our conversation”
Emilia: "Are you Okay?"
Desdemona: ”Emilia am I awake or asleep because this feels like a bad dream. Can you please go get Iago.”
Emilia: “all right”
Soon Iago enters the room
Desdemona: ”Whats going on Iago. What am I gonna do?”
Iago: ”Don’t worry there is something on his mind that bothering him and he is taking it out on you. Everything will get better soon”
Desdemona leaves the room and Iago and Rodrigo meets up.
Iago: ”we have to do something to get rid of cassio”
Rodrigo: ”hmmm”
Iago: ”Can you do it?”
Rodrigo: ”I don’t know”
Iago: ”Look if we can get rid of him them you will be able to stay close to Desdemona and maybe have a chance with her”
Rodrigo: ”Do you really think so”
Iago: ”I know so. Trust me”
Rodrigo: ”All right. I will do it for Desdenona”
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 10, 2008
10/08/08
Objective: Students will compare and synthesize information from different sources of information.
Aim: Now that you seemingly know the characters and settings: What dialogue, monologues, narration, stage directions, in other words drama terms can we appropriately apply to our acts?
Do Now: Recall the mini play that you wrote and what drama terms did we use.
Improv: Let's pick a scene and do an improv, but using today's language.
Cooperative Learning: Students will form groups and first present their covers and casting pages. Then start creating their script identifying the drama terms. You MUST include at least 4-5 "DIRECT QUOTES" from the synopsis. If your ACT does not have a direct quote then do some further research on your ACT to find direct quotes. Remember you MUST ALSO HAVE A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL IMAGES, DIRECT QUOTES.
Homework: Please continue writing your scripts.
Objective: Students will compare and synthesize information from different sources of information.
Aim: Now that you seemingly know the characters and settings: What dialogue, monologues, narration, stage directions, in other words drama terms can we appropriately apply to our acts?
Do Now: Recall the mini play that you wrote and what drama terms did we use.
Improv: Let's pick a scene and do an improv, but using today's language.
Cooperative Learning: Students will form groups and first present their covers and casting pages. Then start creating their script identifying the drama terms. You MUST include at least 4-5 "DIRECT QUOTES" from the synopsis. If your ACT does not have a direct quote then do some further research on your ACT to find direct quotes. Remember you MUST ALSO HAVE A WORKS CITED PAGE FOR ALL IMAGES, DIRECT QUOTES.
Homework: Please continue writing your scripts.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
October 8, 2008
Objective: Students will compare and synthesize information from different sources of information.
Aim: Now that you seemingly know the characters and settings: What dialogue, monologues, narration, stage directions, in other words drama terms can we appropriately apply to our acts?
Do Now: Recall the mini play that you wrote and what drama terms did we use.
Improv: Let's pick a scene and do an improv, but using today's language.
Cooperative Learning: Students will form groups and first present their covers and casting pages. Then start creating their script identifying the drama terms.
Homework: Please continue writing your scripts.
Aim: Now that you seemingly know the characters and settings: What dialogue, monologues, narration, stage directions, in other words drama terms can we appropriately apply to our acts?
Do Now: Recall the mini play that you wrote and what drama terms did we use.
Improv: Let's pick a scene and do an improv, but using today's language.
Cooperative Learning: Students will form groups and first present their covers and casting pages. Then start creating their script identifying the drama terms.
Homework: Please continue writing your scripts.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
October 7,2008
Objective: Students will apply prior knowledge of Setting and Characterization to the context of Othello
Aim: What images appropriately represent the various settings and characters in Othello?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks...My favorite character is....and state why.
My favorite character is Desdemona. I admire and respect her for being true to her husband and even thought they had a misunderstanding even though Othello was cruel to her she never fought him or disrespected him in anyway. She defended her self in a respectful way. Even though Othello didn't believe her to be innocent she never gave up hope that he would believe her and they would reunite as faithful husband and wife
Cooperative Learning: Start mapping out your Settings (title the images) and Characters and what roles they play. Then start creating your script. First draft of entire script due on Tuesday of next week for my review.
Homework: I need to see your cover page with the title of the play and a second sheet with your cast of characters and the role they each play. This is the manager's homework.
Roderigo
Desdemona
Aim: What images appropriately represent the various settings and characters in Othello?
Do Now: Write in your notebooks...My favorite character is....and state why.
My favorite character is Desdemona. I admire and respect her for being true to her husband and even thought they had a misunderstanding even though Othello was cruel to her she never fought him or disrespected him in anyway. She defended her self in a respectful way. Even though Othello didn't believe her to be innocent she never gave up hope that he would believe her and they would reunite as faithful husband and wife
Cooperative Learning: Start mapping out your Settings (title the images) and Characters and what roles they play. Then start creating your script. First draft of entire script due on Tuesday of next week for my review.
Homework: I need to see your cover page with the title of the play and a second sheet with your cast of characters and the role they each play. This is the manager's homework.
Roderigo
Desdemona
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Official characters for "othello"
Leonardo Dicaprio as Roderigo
http://partyhopper.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/1ldicaprio_030707_4_2.jpg
Ryan Gosling as Lodovico
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/men/ryan-gosling/pictures/ryan-gosling-picture-2.jpg
Denzel Washington as Othello
http://www.aolcdn.com/music-photos/denzel-washington-300a011807.jpg
Matt Damon as Iago
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/model/matt-damon/pictures/matt-damon-picture-4.jpg
Brandon Routh as Cassio
http://kateblogsworth.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/supermanthatho.jpg
Natalie Portman as Emilia
http://hqimg.com/index.php/Natalie_Portman/Andrew_Eccles_Photoshoot/Natalie_Portman_-_Andrew_Eccles_Photoshoot_08.jpg?action=thumb
Zooey Deschanel as Desdemona
http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060313/060313_Zooey_Deschanel_4p.widec.jpg
Cameron Diaz as Bianaca
http://www.realself.com/files/u167/CameronDiaz.jpg
Friday, October 3, 2008
October 3,2008
Objective: Students will understand how multiple levels of meaning are conveyed in a text.
Students will apply prior knowledge of the literary device Theme, and Setting to the plot of Shakespeare's Othello
Aim: What are the various themes that we can apply to shakespeare's Othelloand what settings do you think are appropriate to represent the settings in your act?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on what you think is an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello
I think that the theme for Shakespeare's Othello is love and betrayal . Othello thinks that he was betrayed by his true love Desdemona and he doesn't feel that he can trust her anymore. He was betrayed and that really made him angry because he thought that she loved him. This made him want to get revenge at her for what she did. They had no trust in their relationship which is the foundation of all relationship. Honesty and trust without these two factors the whole relationship falls apart.
Mini Lesson: Recall the literary term Theme
A work's theme is its main, controlling idea: its central insight or understanding about life. The theme of a literary work my be implied or stated.
Tips for Stating the Theme of a Literary Work
Express the theme as a complete statement, not a word or phrase.
The theme should be a generalization, but not too broad or specific. Be sure your statement is supported by setting, tone, plot, and symbolism.
Avoid words like always, never, all, or none.
Do not express the theme as a cliché or moral, unless the story is designed to be instructive.
Cooperative Learning:
Select one of the following themes and in another paragraph or two state why your selection best fits this play:
The major themes of Othello are:
Homework: I need to see on TUESDAY: all characters, settings (Venice= Hawaii), New York, New Orleans etc...and of course all works cited. Manager write due on Monday.
Students will apply prior knowledge of the literary device Theme, and Setting to the plot of Shakespeare's Othello
Aim: What are the various themes that we can apply to shakespeare's Othelloand what settings do you think are appropriate to represent the settings in your act?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on what you think is an appropriate theme for Shakespeare's Othello
I think that the theme for Shakespeare's Othello is love and betrayal . Othello thinks that he was betrayed by his true love Desdemona and he doesn't feel that he can trust her anymore. He was betrayed and that really made him angry because he thought that she loved him. This made him want to get revenge at her for what she did. They had no trust in their relationship which is the foundation of all relationship. Honesty and trust without these two factors the whole relationship falls apart.
Mini Lesson: Recall the literary term Theme
A work's theme is its main, controlling idea: its central insight or understanding about life. The theme of a literary work my be implied or stated.
Tips for Stating the Theme of a Literary Work
Express the theme as a complete statement, not a word or phrase.
The theme should be a generalization, but not too broad or specific. Be sure your statement is supported by setting, tone, plot, and symbolism.
Avoid words like always, never, all, or none.
Do not express the theme as a cliché or moral, unless the story is designed to be instructive.
Cooperative Learning:
Select one of the following themes and in another paragraph or two state why your selection best fits this play:
The major themes of Othello are:
- appearance and reality,
- society's treatment of the outsider; and
- jealousy
Homework: I need to see on TUESDAY: all characters, settings (Venice= Hawaii), New York, New Orleans etc...and of course all works cited. Manager write due on Monday.
Friday, September 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
9/26/08
Homework: POST ON YOUR BLOGS
The following links to a synopsis of Shakespeare's Othello. Please read Carefully and do the following:
Sort by Acts and Scenes:
Act I, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax: Is when Brabantio enter Desdemona's bedchamber to check if she is there.
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Night in Venice.
Characters: Roderigo, Iago, Brabantio.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act I, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Cassio, Roderigo, Brabantio, Othello and his attendent.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act I, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Othello, Brabantio, Desdemona, Iago, The Duke and his senator.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Cyprus
Characters: Othello, Cassio, Iago, Desdemona, Roderigo, and Iago's wife, Emilia, The Venetian governor and his friends.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: On a street in Cyprus
Characters: herald
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Great hall of the castle
Characters: Othello,Desdemona, Cassio, Iago and Roderigo.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Outside the castle
Characters: Cassio and Emilia
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Othello and Lago.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Garden of the castle and Dinne table
Characters: Cassio, Desdemona, Othello, Iago and Emilia.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene IV
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Desdemona, Emilia, Clown, Othello, Lago, Cassio and Bianca
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: On the castle ground
Characters: Iago, Othello, Cassio, Bianca, Desdemona and Lodovico
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: In a room of the castle
Characters: Emilia Desdemona Iago and Roderigo
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: In another room and Desdemona bedchamber.
Characters: Othello Desdemona, Emilia, and Lodovico.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act V, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Out on the streets
Characters: Roderigo, Cassio, Iago, Othello, Lodovico, Gratiano, Biana and Emilia
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act V, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Desdemona's bedchamber in the castle
Characters: Othello, Desdemona, Emilia Montano, Iago and Cassio
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Homework: POST ON YOUR BLOGS
The following links to a synopsis of Shakespeare's Othello. Please read Carefully and do the following:
Sort by Acts and Scenes:
Act I, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax: Is when Brabantio enter Desdemona's bedchamber to check if she is there.
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Night in Venice.
Characters: Roderigo, Iago, Brabantio.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act I, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Cassio, Roderigo, Brabantio, Othello and his attendent.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act I, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Othello, Brabantio, Desdemona, Iago, The Duke and his senator.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Cyprus
Characters: Othello, Cassio, Iago, Desdemona, Roderigo, and Iago's wife, Emilia, The Venetian governor and his friends.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: On a street in Cyprus
Characters: herald
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act II, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Great hall of the castle
Characters: Othello,Desdemona, Cassio, Iago and Roderigo.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Outside the castle
Characters: Cassio and Emilia
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Othello and Lago.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Garden of the castle and Dinne table
Characters: Cassio, Desdemona, Othello, Iago and Emilia.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act III, Scene IV
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings:
Characters: Desdemona, Emilia, Clown, Othello, Lago, Cassio and Bianca
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: On the castle ground
Characters: Iago, Othello, Cassio, Bianca, Desdemona and Lodovico
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: In a room of the castle
Characters: Emilia Desdemona Iago and Roderigo
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act IV, Scene III
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: In another room and Desdemona bedchamber.
Characters: Othello Desdemona, Emilia, and Lodovico.
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act V, Scene I
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Out on the streets
Characters: Roderigo, Cassio, Iago, Othello, Lodovico, Gratiano, Biana and Emilia
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
Act V, Scene II
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Denouement:
Resolution:
Settings: Desdemona's bedchamber in the castle
Characters: Othello, Desdemona, Emilia Montano, Iago and Cassio
Conflicts:
Possible Drama Terms mentioned or you predict is in these acts:
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