Assignments for Week of February 29 - March 4, 2016

Mon, 2/29             PLAY          Know your lines for Scenes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Tues, 3/1               PLAY          3 Sources for Actor Method Research Reports
                                                 (Submit on Schoology)

                              PLAY          Comments on 8 Movie Reviews.

Wed, 3/2                RB               Reading Bowl Quiz #1 due.

Thurs, 3/3

Fri, 3/4                   PLAY         Know all your lines.

                               PLAY         Actor Method Research Report
                                                  (Submit on Schoology)

Sat, 3/5                   PLAY          Rehearsal 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun, 3/6                  PLAY          Rehearsal 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Assignments for Week of February 21 - 23. 2016

Mon, 2/22        PLAY          Memorize lines for Scenes 1 and 2.

                         READ         Read Reading Bowl books.

Tues, 2/23        PLAY          Make 8 comments on Movie Reviews.

                         PLAY          Choose actor for method research project.

                         READ         Read Reading Bowl books.

Wed, 2/24         CIH             Write 2 letters to students in Ghana describing your food.
                                              Please make them artistic and creative using markers, pens,
                                              and/or pencils.

                       

Coming up soon:

Fri, 3/4             READ         Reading Bowl Quiz #1 due (20 questions + 2 flash essay questions).

                         PLAY         Post research report on acting method on blog/schoology (TBD).

Mon, 3/7          READ         Reading Bowl Quiz #1 due (completed, checked and scored).

Assignments for the Week of February 16 - 19, 2016

Mon, 2/15                NO SCHOOL

Tues, 2/16                Comment on Movie Review blog

Wed, 2/17                Read the article at this link.
                                Describe each of the five waves in a paragraph.

Thurs, 2/18              Gender Movie #3 Response due

Fri, 2/19                   Movie Review due.

Assignments for Week of February 8 - 12, 2016

Mon, 2/8          PLAY          Response to Brene Brown TED Talk

Tues, 2/9          PLAY          Comment on 8 movie reviews (four 7th and four 8th)

Wed, 2/10        PLAY           Watch Amy Cuddy's TED Talk at this link.
                                              Write a response.

Thurs, 2/11       RCG            Gender Movie Review

Fri, 2/12           PLAY           Movie Review

Mon, 2/1          LIT          Quiz on chapters 11 and 12.

                                          Points for debate.

Tues, 2/2           RCG         Reports on Gender Web Quests  

Wed, 2/3           RCG          Response to Web Quest on Gender

Thurs, 2/4         RCG         Response to Gender Film: Miss Representation; Straight-laced, or
                                           Tough Guise 2

Fri, 2/5             RCG           Response to Stand up/Sit down activity

                         PLAY          Movie review # 1 due.

Assignments for Week of Janurary 25 - 29. 2016

Mon, 1/25         RCG            Read 30+ Examples of Heterosexual Privilege at this link.

Tues, 1/26         LIT              Read chapters 9 and 10 of Everything I Never Told You.         

Wed, 1/27          RCG           Make a short PSA about LGBT issues.

Thurs, 1/28        RCG           In-class Web Quest

Fri, 1/29             RCG           Response to In-class webquest.

                          LIT              Read chapters 11 and 12 of Everything I Never Told You.  

Assignment for the Week of January 19 -22, 2016

Tues, 1/19          RCG          Questions on The Visitor.
                                             
                           LIT            Read chapters 6 and 7 in Everything I Never Told You.


Wed, 1/20          RCG          Read "Coming Out in Middle School" at this link.
                                            Write 3 points from the article to discuss in class.


Thurs, 1/21        RCG          Read "What to Do When Your Friend Comes Out to You" at this link.
                                             and "Coming Out as a Supporter" at this link.
                                             Create a short movie or presentation on being an ally to LGBT teens.


Fri, 1/22              LIT           Read chapters 8 and 9 in Everything I Never Told You.

                                             Read Act 4 in Pygmalion.

Assignments for Week of January 11 - 15, 2016

Mon, 1/11        RCG                  Watch "The Sexy Lie," a TED Talk by Caroline Heldman.
                                                   Write a response and be prepared to discuss it in class.


Tues, 1/12        RCG                   Read "Why I Am a Black Male Feminist" by Byron Hurt.

                         LIT                     Read chapters 2 and 3 of Everything I Never Told You.

                                                    Read Act 2 of Pygmalion.


Wed. 1/13        GRAMMAR      Book 2; Gerunds and Gerund Phrases, Page 6, Ex. 1, 1-10.

                        RCG                   Interview your mother or an older woman to find out if they have
                                                   encountered gender discrimination and how they have responded.
                                                   Write-up the interview.


Thurs, 1/14      RCG                   Read the Comprehensive List of LGBTQ Terms.
                                                    Write 3 essential questions about the terms.


Fri, 1/15           GRAMMAR      Book 2; Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases Used as Nouns,
                                                    Page 8, Ex. 1, Sentences 1-10.

                         LIT                     Read chapters 4 and 5 of Everything I Never Told You.

                                                    Read Act 3 of Pygmalion.

Assignments for January 4 - 8, 2016

Mon, 1/4                                    Welcome back.

Tues, 1/5          RCG                 Write a response today's fish bowl.

Wed, 1/6          RCG                 Using 3 sources, write a short bio of Riane Eisler.
                                                   Read Eisler's "The Feminine Face of Poverty."

Thurs, 1/7        RCG                  Read "The World's Women 2010: Trends and Statistics."
                                                   Write a summary outlining the issues women in the world face.

Fri, 1/8            RCG                   Read "Women's Economic Empowerment Offers Win/Win Scenario"
                                                    (pages 90-91 in Gender Book).

                        GRAMMAR       Book 2; Participles and Participial Phrases, Ex. 1, Sentences 1-10.

                        LIT                      Read chapter 1 of Everything I Never Told You.

Week of December 14 - 18, 2015

Mon, 12/14            RCG          Read "On Being Female and Sexual Agency" by Pamela Madsen  at
                                                  this link and then answer these questions:
                                                   1. Give 3 examples of how culture could interfere with sexual agency.
                                                   2. Write 3 essential questions resulting from reading the article.
                                                   3.  How can a person protect him or herself from sexual coercion and
                                                        gain greater sexual agency.


Tues, 12/15             RCG          Peoples' Histories Project Presentations due.

                                SS             Bring card to leave in your secret snowflake's locker.

                                LIT            Take home test on Bronx Masquerade.
                                                  Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts due. 


Wed, 12/16             RCG          Peoples' Histories Project Presentations continued.

                               SS              Bring drink and snack to leave in your secret snowflake's locker.


Thurs, 12/17          CLASS      Self-evaluations due.

                               SS             Bring gift for your secret snowflake.


Fri, 12/18              WTG          Second revision of story due.

                             

Week of December 7 - 11, 2015

Mon, 12/7               LIT          Read pages 101-132 in Bronx Masquerade.
                                                Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
                                                Write an original poem in response to the reading.                                             
Tues, 12/8               WTG        Group 1story draft due.

                                RCG         Read "Beyond 'Mean Girls' Typecasting" at this link.
                                                 1. What do the authors believe is the motivation for "mean girl"
                                                      behavior?
                                                  2. What is the cloud of "nice"?
                                                  3. What emotions underlie girls' anger?
                                                  4. What are some positive ways girls can gain power?
                                                  5.  What is your experience with the "mean girl" phenomenon? Have
                                                       you ever been the victim of a mean girl? Have you ever been a
                                                       mean girl? Witnessed mean girl behavior?

                                PLAY       Please do the following to prepare for Mr. Kelsey's visit:
                                                 1. Write a brief description about what you learned from being in the
                                                      play and email it to me. This can include material from the
                                                      personal, social, academic or action realms.
                                                  2. Bring food and drink for the cast party.
                                                  3. Bring in a poem to read.
                                                  4. Prepare your performance, if applicable.

 
Wed, 12/9                LIT          Read pages 133-167 in Bronx Masquerade.
                                                Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
                                                Write an original poem in response to the reading.                            

                                RCG       Notes on sources due on Wiki.
                                               
Thurs, 12/10           WTG       Group 2 story draft due.

Fri, 12/11                LIT        Read this article about Marie Marquardt and write 3 questions to ask
                                                her on Monday.

                                             Read her book Dream Things True (on your iPad).

Assignments for Week of November 30 - December 4, 2015

Mon, 11/30          LIT           Read pages 3-33 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Devon's "Bronx
                                              Masquerade" and Tyrone's commentary).
                                              Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
                                              Write an original poem in response to the reading.
                                              Begin completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.

Tues, 12/1            RCG         Read pages 1-21 in the Gender Textbook.
                                              List 5 ideas you would like to discuss in class.
                                              List 5 questions these articles raise in your mind about gender.

Wed, 12/2            LIT           Read pages 34-64 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Judianne's "Cocoon"
                                             and Tyrone's commentary).
                                             Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
                                             Write an original poem in response to the reading.
                                             Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.

Thurs, 12/3         RCG         5 Sources due for Peoples' Histories projects.

                            WTG       Gender story idea due.

Fri, 12/4              LIT          Read pages 65-100 in Bronx Masquerade (end after Diondra's "High
                                            Dive" and Tyrone's commentary.
                                            Bring 3 points to class for discussion.
                                            Write an original poem in response to the reading.
                                            Continue completing Character Grid and Literary Devices handouts.

                                            Secret Life of Bees essay revisions due.

Assignments for Week of November 16 - 20, 2015

Mon, 11/16               Know your lines for Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3.
                                  Know your music and parts for:
                                        Tain't Nobody's Bizness
                                         Love Is the Thing
                                         There'll Be Some Changes Made 
                                         Bye Bye Blues
                                         When Does Love Begin
                                  Bring props.
                                  Bring instruments.
 

Tues, 11/17               Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
                                  Know music and parts for
                                       It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
                                       If you Don't Know Where You're Going
                                       That's My Desire
                                       My Mother's Eyes
                                       Honky Tonk Bud 

                                    7th period in Kate's Room: Practice Bye Bye Blues
                                                                                               It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
                                                                                               That's My Desire                                      


Wed, 11/18                Know your lines for Act 1, Scenes 1, 2 and 3.
                                  Know your music and parts for:
                                        Tain't Nobody's Bizness
                                         Love Is the Thing
                                         There'll Be Some Changes Made 
                                         Bye Bye Blues
                                         When Does Love Begin
                                  Bring props.
                                  Bring instruments.

Thurs, 11/19              Know lines for Act 1, Scenes, 4; and Act 2, Scene 1
                                  Know music and parts for
                                       It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
                                       If you Don't Know Where You're Going
                                       That's My Desire
                                       My Mother's Eyes
                                      Honky Tonk Bud


Fri, 11/20                  4th & 5th periods in homebase room: First run-through.
                                 
                                 6th & 7th periods in Kate's Room: Second run-through  


Sat, 11/21                  Kate's Room: Dress Rehearsal from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
                            

Mon, 11/23               4th & 5th periods: Preparation, organization, costumes

                                  Lunch: Set up food
                          
                                  6th & 7th periods: Performance!

Assignments for Week of November 9 - 13, 2015

Mon, 11/9          PLAY               Have lines memorized for rehearsal.
                                                    Have song parts memorized.
                                                    Have dance parts memorized.
                                                    Bring in props.
                                                    Bring instruments and sheet music.
                                                   
                                                    Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 1.
                                                    Be prepared to perform "T'aint Nobody's Business."
                                                    (Aidan on piano; Caroline, Ben and Liana on vocals)
                                                   
                                                    Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 2.
                                                    Be prepared to perform "Love is the Thing."
                                                    (Lorenzo on sax; Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)


Tues, 11/10        PLAY                Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 3.
                                                     Be prepared to perform "There'll Be Some Changes Made."
                                                     (Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Aidan on piano;
                                                       Zoya, Sophia, Liana on vocals)
                                                     Be prepared to perform "Bye Bye Blues."
                                                     (Aidan on piano; Lorenzo on sax; Thomas on clarinet; Everyone on
                                                       vocals; Ben, Molly, Aaren, Aidan on dance)
                                                    
                                                     Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 2.
                                                     Be prepared to perform "Honky Tonk Bud."
                                                     (Jordan J. on vintriloquism)
                                                     

Wed, 11/11          PLAY              Be prepared to block/rehearse Act 1, Scene 4.
                                                     Be prepared to perform "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie.
                                                     (Andie on piano; Anna, Zoya on vocals)
                                                     Be prepared to perform "Corn Bread's Rap."
                                                     (Ben, Lorenzo, Zoya, Liana, Caroline on vocals; Molly, Aaren,
                                                       Nicholas on pots and pans)
                                                     Be prepared to perform "That's My Desire."
                                                      (Nicholas on piano; Caroline on vocals)
                                                     Be prepared to perform "My Mother's Eyes."
                                                      (Jordan L. on cello; Aidan on vocals)
                                                    

Thurs, 11/12        PLAY              Author visit. Have questions prepared to ask him.


Fri, 11/13             PLAY              Run through rehearsal in Music Room.                

Assignments for Week of Monday, November 2 - 6, 2015

Mon, 11/2        Conference Day


Tues, 11/3        RCG                  Revised and refined topic for Peoples' History Project due.

                        LIT                     Practice your songs for "Mother Ida's Place."


Wed, 11/4        LIT                    "Mother Ida's Place:" First read-through.
                                                    Read your part and practice in advance.
                                                    Practice your songs.


Thurs, 11/5      RCG                   Wiki Page set up.
                                                    Project Planner posted on Wiki Page.
                                                    Send invitation to Martha.

                        LIT                     Practice your music.


Fri, 11/6          LIT                      Field trip to see "Tell Me My Dreams."
                                                    Bring $$ for lunch.

                                                    Keep on practicing those songs.

Assignments for Week of October 26 - 30, 2015

Mon, 10/26               LIT                       Read Mother Ida's Place.
                                                               Bring ideas for production and performances.


Tues, 10/27               RCG                     RR, pages 156-169.
                                                               Research "private prison lobby"?  
                                                                   What is it?
                                                                    How does it affect the judicial system?
                                                                    How does it influence politics?
                                                                    Which candidate has been in the news recently for
                                                                       receiving funding from private prison corporations?
                                                                     What has the response from the campaign been?     


Wed, 10/28                RCG                     RR, pages 170-176.
                                                                Be prepared for a quiz.
                                                                Response to TED Talk and discussion.

                                  LIT                       Bring musical instruments


Thurs, 10/29              LIT                       Harlem Renaissance Projects due.      
               
                                                 
Fri, 10/30                   GRAMMAR        Book 2, page 6, Diagram sentences 1-10 (Gerund Phrases).

Assignments for week of October 19 - 23, 2015

Mon, 10/19          LIT                         Q & A for essay over The Secret Life of Bees.

                                                            Choose a Harlem Renaissance artist to research. 

                             GRAMMAR          Review exercise due.



Tues, 10/20          RCG                       RR, pages 109-117.
                                                            What are microaggressions?

                             GRAMMAR          Test over Book One.


Wed, 10/21            LIT                         Creative project due.


Thurs, 10/22          RCG                       RR, pages 146-154.
                                                              Complete the exercise on page 148.
                                                              Discuss Georgia's 2011 immigration law and its effect.


Fri, 10/23               LIT                         Essay due.

                                                               List of 5 sources for Harlem Renaissance Project.

Assignments for Week of October 12 - 16, 2015

Mon, 10/12           LIT                         Revised thesis and 3 points.

                              GRAMMAR          Review exercises

                              RCG                       RR, pages 100-108.
                                                             Explain the concept and effects of stereotype threat.

                              WRITING              Read revised stories.


Tues, 10/13           RCG                       In class exercise: Statistics on Race

                              WRITING              Read revised stories.


Wed, 10/14            RCG                       In class exercise: The Visit

                              WRITING              Read revised stories.
                   

Thurs, 10/15         FALL BREAK!


Fri, 10/16             FALL BREAK!

Assignments for Week of October 5 - 9, 2015

Mon, 10/5            Literature           Read chapter 13 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
                                                       Be prepared for a reading quiz.
                                                       Submit 3 points to discuss.


Tues, 10/6           RCG                   Read "The Case for Reparations, Part 1," RR (53-60).
                                                       Answer the questions at the end of the section.

                           Grammar            Complete Review Exercises on Pages 30 and 31.

    
Wed. 10/7            Literature           Read chapter 14 in The Secret Life of Bees twice.
                                                       Be prepared for a reading quiz.
                                                       Submit 3 points to discuss.


Thurs, 10/8         RCG                   Read revised stories.


Fri, 10/9              Literature           Submit a thesis for your essay and 3 points.

                            Grammar            Complete Review Exercises on Pages 32 and 33.