Agenda for Th/Fri, Dec 19/20, 2019
Semester Project - 1 Act Plays!
Scripts should be DONE, correctly formatted and shared with me.
Table reads - at least one scene per play!
Mitchell - Fantasy Sci-Fi (Section Thur 5)
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Course Description
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Class Title: |
Fantasy and SciFi |
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MLA326 |
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Text: |
Various Resources |
Rating: |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
7th grade reading and writing level |
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7-8 |
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Fees: |
None |
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15 |
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Can be repeated? Yes |
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Description: Students will explore fantasy and science fiction genres through reading novels, short stories and poetry; engaging in expository and creative writing activities; and participating in projects and presentations. This class is designed for students who enjoy these genres and wish to discover new authors and stories and enhance their language arts skills as well as students new to these genres looking to explore something new!
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Homework Due Th/Fri, Jan 16/17, 2019
Nothing!
Agenda for Th/Fri, Dec 12/13, 2019
A Problematic Paradox
Turn in Books
Rough Draft due!
We will do table reads Dec 19/20!
Homework Due Th/Fri, Dec. 12/13, 2019
Please read Chapters 15 - 18 of A Problematic Paradox and write a one-paragraph review of the book in which you express your opinion about it and to whom, if anyone, you would recommend it and why.
And, finish your rough draft of your 1-Act Play and make sure it is properly formatted and shared with me!
Agenda for Th/Fri, Dec. 5/6, 2019
A Problematic Paradox, Chapters 10-14
Turn In/Share Question Answers
Rough Draft due next class
We will do table reads Dec 19/20!
Homework due Dec. 5/6, 2019
Please read Chapters 10 - 14 of A Problematic Paradox and answer these questions on a google doc that you share with me or on your own paper to turn in. Please use COMPLETE SENTENCES!
Chapter 10: Wh0/what is the Chaperone? Does it seem to be a force for good or one for evil?
Chapter 11: What does the play on words in this chapter's title signify?
Chapter 12: Whose/what voices are heard in this chapter? What is the outcome?
Chapter 13: What is the meaning of this chapter's title? Who gets deservingly humiliated?
Chapter 14: What do 'Codes and Cyphers' enable Nikola to finish second in?
Agenda for Nov 21/22, 2019
Let's check this out: The School
A Problematic Paradox, Chapters 7-9
Discuss & Share/Turn In 5 Original Questions & Answers
Progress Check - Make sure your planning doc is shared with me
Work Time - How to Format Your Play and Start Act 1
Homework Due Th/Fri Nov 21/22, 2019
Please read Chapters 7-9 of A Problematic Paradox and write five questions that you answer as you read. Your questions should be about pertinent and relevant details from these chapters of the book and should not merely be yes/no types of questions!
Agenda for Th/Fri, Nov 14/15, 2019
Warm Up: Dr. Plaskington's Sandwich!
A Problematic Paradox
Discuss & Share/Turn In HW Questions
1. How does Nikola's relationship with Miss Hiccup evolve?
2. What are your initial impressions of Dr. Patricia Plaskington?
3. What do you know so far about Nikola? List at least 5 adjectives!
4. Who is Hypatia Theodolphus and what kind of role do you think she'll have in the book?
Short Reading Quiz (Chapters 4, 5, 6)
Intro & Planning Time
Homework Due Th/Fri, Nov 7/8, 2019
Please read Chapters 4, 5 & 6 of A Problematic Paradox by Eliot Sappingfield.
On your own paper that you turn in, or on a google doc that you share with me, answer these questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. How does Nikola's relationship with Miss Hiccup evolve?
2. What are your initial impressions of Dr. Patricia Plaskington?
3. What do you know so far about Nikola? List at least 5 adjectives!
4. Who is Hypatia Theodolphus and what kind of role do you think she'll have in the book?
Agenda for Th/Fri, Nov 7/8, 2019
Warm Up: Tabbabitha's Conversation
With a partner, based on your initial reading about this novel's central villain, Tabbabitha, and especially of her first encounter with Nikola on pages 10 - 13, write a script of a conversation she would have with her superior after going back to...well, wherever she and her friends go back to. Try to capture her tone and style. I have
emailed you and your partner a template to use.
Extraterrestrial Matching - Make a copy of this and then match the descriptions with the images around the room!
A Problematic Paradox
Chapters 1-3 Discussion (turn in/share your hw with me!)
1. What is a paradox?
2. Who is Miss Hiccup?
3. Who/what is the beef mailbox?
4. What is Mr. Happybear's emergency backup plan?
5. Who is going to Iowa?
6. What do you think of the book so far?
If we have time, let's check out this little video from PBS
Homework Due Thur/Fri, Nov 7/8, 2019
Please read Chapters 1, 2 & 3 of A Problematic Paradox by Eliot Sappingfield.
On your own paper that you turn in, or on a google doc that you share with me, answer these questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES:
1. What is a paradox?
2. Who is Miss Hiccup?
3. Who/what is the beef mailbox?
4. What is Mr. Happybear's emergency backup plan?
5. Who is going to Iowa?
6. What do you think of the book so far?
Agenda for Thurs/Fri, Oct 31/Nov 1, 2019
Warm Up: Considering Titles - The title of our next book is A Problematic Paradox. Given what you know about paradoxes from this hw doc: Basic Paradox Information and other sources, what will this book be about? Write a short blurb that would appear on the back of a novel to attract readers. Clearly, you are just making this up, but do try to stay true to the title.
MC Escher,Artist of Paradox!
The Book: Let's start reading
Due Thursday/Friday, October 24/25, 2019
Please read Chapters 17-20 of City of Ember and finish up your magic book.
Add at least two more memorable quotes to that back cover - things character say or the narrator writes.
Answer these questions in complete sentences on a piece of paper to turn in:
- How satisfying is the ending of this book to you?
- In what way(s) does it set up a sequel (or a series)?
- Would it work for this book was a stand-alone book?
- Will you read the other books in the series? Why or why not?
Agenda for Th/Fri, Oct 17/18, 2019
Warm Up: Sci Fi Inventions
Draw a diagram of a tool, device, weapon, travel implement, etc., that would fit into a
sci-fi story. Be detailed. Label the parts and indicate function/purpose.
City of Ember
Share two quotes (should be on the back of your magic books)
Magic Books
Check in on Settings, Major & Minor Characters, Conflicts and Chs. 1-16 Summaries