Friday  9/23/16 - Dynamic & Static

What characters from the book, "The Cat in the Hat" exemplify dynamic and static characters? Tell me which character is an example of each quality. Provide evidence from the book, and explain your evidence.

Please structure your response as below:

Dynamic

Claim: The ____ is an example of a dynamic character.

Evidence: "Put a direct quote here" (you may need two for dynamic)

Analysis: Explain why your quote supports your claim.

Static
 
Claim: The _____ is an example of a static character.
 
Evidence: "Put a direct quote here"
 
Analysis: Explain why your quote supports your claim.

Here are the definitions of static and dynamic we previously covered in class:

Static - Character remains the same throughout the plot

Dynamic - Character demonstrates a change in attitude or behavior as the plot develops

Bellwork 9/16-9/22

Friday 9/16 What Kind of Character are You?

 

First, I want you pretend that you are a character in a novel, and that the narrator is describing you using direct characterization.

 

Next, I want you to use indirect characterization, by describing yourself from another’s point of view (ie. your mom, dad, sibling, friend, or teacher).

 

In both cases, I want you to address speech, behavior, physical characteristics, and appearance.

 
 
Monday 9/19 STEAL - Methods of Characterization
 
Copy down the following into your composition books:
 

Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak?

Thoughts: What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?

Effect on others toward the character: What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?

Actions: What does the character do? How does the character behave?

Looks: What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

 

Tuesday 9/20/16 - Bret Lott, "Night"

Interpret the following piece of flash fiction. When you read the story, what comes to mind? What do you think is going on? Where is the child? The wife only has two lines: "yesterday...why not yesterday?" Why does she say this? What's up with the room? What is your conclusion about the piece, and what specific examples from the text lead you to that conclusion?

Click on the link below to access "Night."

https://www.edmodo.com/post/596718303/Flash-Fiction-Night-by-Bret-Lott

Wednesday 9/21/16 - Cat in the Hat Characters

Watch the animated film, "The Cat in the Hat" (see link below). Take Cornell notes by analyzing indirect characterization for the Cat, the Fish, the Boy, and the Girl. The characters should be on the left side of your notes, and their characterization should be on the right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jK6l1WJKUU

Thursday 9/22/16 - Picture day...NO BELLWORK :)




 

Bellwork 9/8-9/15

Below you will find the directions for the bellwork period that I have just graded. I will make a habit of posting the bellwork here each time I grade it so that you can make up the work you have missed.
 
This is the ONE assignment I will accept late since we do bellwork daily, HOWEVER, it must not be turned in more than ONE WEEK past the date it was graded (the date of this post).
 
Thursday 9/8 Figurative Language 
 
Listen to the song/ read the lyrics to "Am I Wrong," by Nico and Vinz. Analyze the song for figurative language. Give me at least 3 examples of figurative language used in the song. You CAN use the same literary device twice (ie. 3 metaphors, 3 hyperboles...).
Hint: This song is full of idioms!
 
Friday 9/9 Claim, Evidence, Analysis
 
Listen to the song/ read the lyrics to "Am I Wrong," by Nico and Vinz. What is the theme of this song (CLAIM)? What lines in the song are EVIDENCE of this (provide at least 2). Why (ANALYSIS)?
 
Keep it simple:
 
Claim: The theme of this song is....
Evidence: In this line it says...
Analysis: I feel this supports the claim because...
Evidence: In this line it says...
Analysis: I feel this supports the claim because...
 
Monday 9/12 Stem Practice
 
Use AT LEAST 5 WORDS of the words from Stem List 3 to create a cohesive paragraph (it must make sense/be used in context). The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences.
 
Tuesday 9/13 Characterization Review
 
Review the following PPT and takes notes:
 
https://docs.google.com/a/ocps.net/presentation/d/1vuxQ6MRHHwYQCgJZsXPdmpQVjdKjJdjUQaDjIAmdZ3A/copy

Thursday 9/15 The Power of Yet
 
Watch the following video (click the link below). List 5 things that you got from the video (complete sentences, can be in paragraph or bullet form).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-swZaKN2Ic