The Language of Film

Goal: Understanding the language of film and some "pre-reading" for our next "text."

Agenda:
Read
The language of film
"Pre-Reading" work

Language of film: 
Just as there are special words for things authors do, there are also special words for things film makers do. This week we will be looking more closely at film, so I'll be teaching you some cinematic language to support that work.

1. Open your English Journal
2. I'll be asking you to take some notes and write some ideas while we look at the language of film. 

"Pre-reading" work: 

• You have gotten very quick with your probable passage gist statements. Can you do it without the graphic organizer? 
• I'll give you a list of 10 words and you and your partner will use them to write a gist statement about the plot of our next text. 

Reminders: 

Read, of course. 

Bring back your articulation card if you still have that. 

Thursday we visit the counseling office. 

Finding evidence of irony, mood and theme in "Cask of Amontillado"

Goal: Find evidence of irony, mood and theme in "Cask of Amontillado."

Agenda:
Read
Searching for evidence with your partner

Finding Evidence:

1. You will complete your work today with your partner.
2. Together you will find evidence (quotes) in "Cask of Amontillado" that show irony, mood and theme. 
3. Use THIS FORM to collect your evidence. 
4. You must explain WHY that quote is a good evidence for the way Poe uses irony, mood or theme. 
5. Write in complete sentences. (Do not start with, Because...)
6. You submit ONE form with both of your names on it. 
7. Other students will eventually see your responses. Proofread before you submit. 

Reminders:
Keep reading your independent reading book.
Articulation cards were due today. If you did not turn yours in the world will keep turning, but find it and get it to me asap. 

A focus on language of literature and film

Goal: Take a quiz, Review some vocabulary and get ready to move forward.

Agenda:
Read
Quiz
Review some literature language
Learn some film language

Quiz: 
By now you are really familiar with the characters and events in "Cask of Amontillado." Lets see how well you have been paying attention to this tale. Click HERE to begin your quiz, if you dare.

Review:
before we move on to the next phase of our unit there are some words we need to be sure you are comfortable with. Go to m.socrative.com and join room # 6867

Language of film: 
Just as there are special words for things authors do, there are also special words for things film makers do. Next week we will be looking more closely at film, so I'll be teaching you some cinematic language to support that work.

Reminders:
Articulation cards are due TOMORROW!
Keep reading at home as your English homework!

Watching Cask of Amontillado

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

Agenda:
Read
Watching "Cask of Amontillado"
Watching it again with questions

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.

Watching it again with questions:
This version of the film is the same, but it stops and asks you some questions as you watch.
If you have trouble with your browser or loging-in remember our class motto and "Don't Panic!"
WATCH THE FILM WITH QUESTIONS

Reminders: 
Keep reading.
Finish your work from yesterday!
Bring back your BLUE articulation card by Friday!

Looking Deeper at "Cask" and Vision screening

Goal: Develop a deeper understanding of Cask of Amontillado by looking closer at the plot and characters.

Agenda:
Read
Vision Screenings
Catch up and move forward

Partner Work:

1. Read the rest of Cask of Amontillado if you haven't finished it yet. 
2. Make a choice.  You may create a PLOT PROFILE of Cask of Amontillado. OR Compare the two characters in the story. You may work together with the person next to you IF you want to work together. 
3. Share your work with me. Be sure both of your names are on it if you worked as a partnership. 

Bring headphones tomorrow. 

Reminders: 

Read 

Articulation Cards due Friday!