Fresh English: Watching "Cask of Amontillado"

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Watching "Cask of Amontillado"

Thursday
Goal: Understanding "Cask of Amontillado" even better by watching a film version.

Quick Quiz:
You who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose that I would pass up this opportune moment to assess your working knowledge of our recent literature.
How well do you know "Cask of Amontillado?"
Take the QUIZ.

Language of Film:
Next week we will be watching a feature length film that we will analyze and compare to "Cask of Amontillado"
Before then you need to learn more about the language of film.
Take notes in your English Journal.

Watching "Cask of Amontillado"
There is a pretty good film version that might help some of you with comprehension.
Watch how the filmmakers create mood with the setting, lighting, and dramatic music.
Take notes in your English Journal.

Reminders:
Return your PINK articulation cards.
Finish reading book #7. We write about it on Monday!

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Gradebook Explained

My grade book is on Power School for you to view. There are some things you need to know.

If you have a blank score or missing score that is not bad. Often scores are left blank when I do not grade an assignment right away. Sometimes blanks mean a student was absent for an in class experience. The point is do not panic about blank or missing scores.

Zeros however, are a real problem. Students get zeros when they do not turn in an assignment that they should have done. Zeros usually appear after I have asked the student several times to get the work finished. Students can sometimes undo a zero by turning in the work late. Some assignments can be regraded. See the button at the top of the blog to request a re-grade.

Often I do not enter many assignments until the end of the grading period when projects we have been working on for a few weeks become due. I try to enter progress grades every few weeks into the "progress category." Note that the progress category is only 10% of the total grade. Low scores on progress grades indicates that a student needs to improve their work before the final project is due.

Grade categories are weighted as follows:

50% Writing & Speaking (Essays, some in class assessments, and speaking assignments.)

40% Reading & Listening (Book reviews and reading progress and some listening assessments.)

10% Progress (writing draft grades, turning in required paperwork, some formative assessments)

Student grades are based on meeting grade level standard proficiencies. This is not a points or numbers game. There is no extra credit, but there may be additional opportunities to show proficiency.

I hope this will resolve some confusion. Of course if you have questions about grades please e-mail me.

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Watching "Cask of Amontillado"

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