This blog contains information about Mr. Newman's drama classes and his Brit Lit & Contemporary Lit classes. For information about the Drama Club, Thespians, or play productions, see the Theatre Department's web site:
http://www.lhs-theatre.com
Keep the lines of communication open. My phone number is 678-494-7863 ext. 281. But the BEST way to contact me is by e-mail, john.newman@cobbk12.org.
Hello everyone,
I am Mrs. Guinn, and I am replacing Mr. Newman for the remainder of this school year. I am very excited to be apart of this class and will work to provide a seamless transition for us. We are going to have a busy couple of weeks, so please do everything to stay on top of your work.
1st period Drama: You need to have your monologues in class ready for character analysis tomorrow. We will be rehearsing them on Friday and Monday and preform them on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, you will need your two person scene ready for scene analysis (which will be your final exam). Thursday-Tuesday you will be preparing, blocking, and rehearsing your scene and performance will be on your exam day.
2nd period British Literature: You need to finish reading the Prologue from the Canterbury Tales and prepare for your daily reading quiz. Tomorrow we will be setting up our CT Remix and beginning the Nuns Priest Tale.
3rd period Contemporary Literature: Read through Chapter 3 and answer lessons 4 and 5 on The Things They Carried
5th period British Literature: Prepare for your daily reading quiz over the Prologue from the Canterbury Tales and prepare for your daily reading quiz. Tomorrow we will be setting up our CT Remix and beginning the Nuns Priest Tale.
7th period Contemporary Literature: Read through Chapter 4 and answer lesson 5 on The Things They Carried.
If you have any questions, please email me at kimberly.guinn@cobbk12.org
Drama (Period 1)
Ummm ... A bit of improv and some other stuff. :-)
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Finished watching Much Ado About Nothing.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Finished watching the Cold War satirical comedy, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
HW: Read Chapter 1 of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.
PLEASE NOTE: Students need to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book is REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Finished final improv performances in groups for a major grade. Then Theatrical Thursday: finished watching Arsenic and Old Lace.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Continued watching Much Ado About Nothing.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Began watching the Cold War satirical comedy, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
PLEASE NOTE: Students need to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book is REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Final improv performances in groups for a major grade.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Using pilgrim note cards, worked in small groups to categorize the pilgrims into three groups: feudal, church, and town/trade. Further categorized pilgrims in each of the three groups by ranking them from wealthiest to poorest and most virtuous to least virtuous. Note cards were turned in for a grade.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Class discussion on 9/11 Report Chapter 1. Discussion of satire in preparation to begin watching the Cold War satirical comedy, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
PLEASE NOTE: Students need to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book is REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Continued with unit on improvisational acting. Worked in groups that will be used for the final improv performances tomorrow. In groups, played more improv games.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Continued working on pilgrim note card assignment. Note cards will be turned in tomorrow.
Download the Scavenger Hunt Activity from yesterday below. This activity requires the textbook.
Download scavenger_hunt_handout.doc
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Quiz on 9/11 Report Chapter 1. Download worksheet that went with the excerpt reading this past Friday, The Cold War: A New History, below. See Mr. Newman or Ms. Dierson for a copy of the excerpt.
Download the_cold_war_a_new_history_excerpt_worksheet.doc
PLEASE NOTE: Students need to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. This book is REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Theatrical Thursday: continued watching Arsenic and Old Lace.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Began reading the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales. Students began working on an assignment to make note cards for each pilgrim. Download the assignment below.
Download prologue_pilgrim_activity_handout.doc
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Discussed interviews from last night's Cuban Missile Crisis Interview assignment.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should begin to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Continued with unit on improvisational acting. Broke up into groups that will be used for the final improv performances next week. In groups, played more improv games: Freeze, Secret Endowment, Typist/Narrator, and Party Quirks.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Returned various papers and tests. Introduction to The Canterbury Tales (basically, pages 90-93 in the textbook).
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Returned various papers and tests. Some class discussion on Thirteen Days and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Homework assignment given (see below).
HW: Get in touch with someone who remembers the Cuban Missile Crisis, and interview them. (Probably needs to be someone 60 or older.) Ask/learn:
1. Approximate age?
2. What they remember about the specifics of the situation; how informed were they?
3. Where did they live?
4. What were their and those around them emotions of the time?
5. What precautions did they take?
6. Follow up questions based on answers.
Write it up — paragraph or bullets — does not need to be formal or typed. Students will share findings and write ups will be collected tomorrow.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should begin to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Continued with unit on improvisational acting by playing more improv games: Freeze, Critics, Secret Endowment, and In and Out.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Final presentations of individual mini-research projects about Medieval history and culture.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Watched Thirteen Days, an excellent film on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should begin to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Continued with unit on improvisational acting by playing more improv games: What Cha Doin'?, Questions, Party Quirks, and Secret Endowment.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Presentations of individual mini-research projects about Medieval history and culture.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)
Watched Thirteen Days, a excellent film on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should begin to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
Drama (Period 1)
Film Friday: Continued with Arsenic and Old Lace.
Brit Lit (Periods 2 & 5)
Presentations of individual mini-research projects about Medieval history and culture.
Contemp Lit (Periods 3 & 7)Watched Thirteen Days, a excellent film on the Cuban Missile Crisis. This continues our study of the Cold War.
PLEASE NOTE: Students should begin to obtain a copy of their next parallel reading: The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. If the book is going to be ordered, it should be done NOW.
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