To The Lighthouse

11/21: On a piece of notebook paper: Write about the end of the novel. Share with me insights you have, connections to earlier in the novel, etc. THINK about memory and meaning and art. Please strive for at least two ideas from the Ramsay thread (boat) and the Lily thread (beach). Full a notebook page and be specific (show me that you read). Ask questions at the bottom of the page, if necessary.

11/17: HOMEWORK: Finish the novel for Tuesday. In class, we finished watching Moulin Rouge!

11/16: HOMEWORK: Read through chapter 7 in “The Lighthouse”for Friday: slow yourself down when Lily explores her art and when she dips into memory (the Rayleys and Mrs. Ramsay and memory of those dead). Take notes here. THINK about her question: What is the meaning of life (161) and the possible answers – “ ‘Life is a work of art’ “ and “ ‘Life stands still here’” (161) and about the connection between art and memory. What is she still trying to understand/explore about Mrs Ramsay and her oversized shadow in people’s lives? How is she using her art and using memory to try to understand the meaning of life? How do art and memory work together? Are they accurate or do they distort? Answer one of those questions on the front of the notecard. Then, on the back: How does all this fit in with Moulin Rouge!? Reflect, do not bullet. Fill both sides of the card. Finish reading the novel for Tuesday.

In class - we continued to watch Moulin Rouge!"

11/15: HOMEWORK: Read through chapter 7 in “The Lighthouse”for Friday: slow yourself down when Lily explores her art and when she dips into memory (the Rayleys and Mrs. Ramsay and memory of those dead). Take notes here. THINK about her question: What is the meaning of life (161) and the possible answers – “ ‘Life is a work of art’ “ and “ ‘Life stands still here’” (161) and about the connection between art and memory. What is she still trying to understand/explore about Mrs Ramsay and her oversized shadow in people’s lives? How is she using her art and using memory to try to understand the meaning of life? How do art and memory work together? Are they accurate or do they distort? Answer one of those questions on the front of the notecard. Then, on the back: How does all this fit in with Moulin Rouge!? Reflect, do not bullet. Fill both sides of the card. Finish reading the novel for Tuesday.

IN CLASS: We talked through patterns in "Time Passes" and talked about m-f relationships in the novel. We also started Moulin Rouge! (see attached)

11.14: each group revisited their kaleidoscopes and readjusted having finished "The Window."

11/13: HOMEWORK: Read "Time Passes" for Wednesday. See "TTLH kaleidoscope marriage at the end of Window" attached below.

11/7: HOMEWORK: Finish "The Window" for Monday. In class, we talked about the Proust reading and looked at Guernica.

11/6: See " TTLH Kaleidoscope + Proust" attached below for classwork and homework.

11/3: HOMEWORK: Read chapters 8-10 for Monday. Add to your notes and to your insights. In class: We talked about Mr. Ramsay and his preoccupations, concerns and demands and about Mrs. Ramsay and her work and exhaustion and demons. We also talked about Lily and the artist's view. Close reading of pages 34-35 and 37-38 in an effort to kaleidoscope the scene. Then we created art to illustrate insights (how can you illustrate the intersection between the scene and also the differences based on POV?).

11/2: HOMEWORK: Read chapters 5-7 tonight, bringing to bear all your mastery. In class: see TTLH chapter 4 (attached below).

11/1: HOMEWORK: Read chapter 4 tonight, applying all of the close reading skills you gained in the reread and in working with your classmates today. Build on your understands of Lilly, of Mr Bankes (who we haven't seen) and through both of them of the Ramsays (particularly Mr and Mrs. Ramsay). Come with insights and questions tomorrow. IF you did not fill the notecard in class, fill it tonight either with new insights gained in class discussion or with reading chapter 4).

In class: TO START (on the back of the Hopper notecard: Reflect on the success(es) you had in revisiting the material last night. What became clearer (how and why)? What skill(s) did you find yourself developing (how and why might these serve you)? What insights do you have now? What are you proud of? Fill the back of the notecard. Then, we worked in groups to come to a better understanding of the action, the characters and the relationships.

10/31: HOMEWORK: Revisit the first three chapters, using skills you worked on in class today. Make sure to make a list of the characters on that sticky note (Ramsays and there 8 children, their guests). Work to clarify the questions/ confusions you had + to gain deeper insight into character/relationship. TAKE NOTES to share in class tomorrow.

In class: each student chose a close reading passage to work on, then met together in groups to share discoveries. I have attached the board notes from today to help (Guiding notes - board 10/31)

10/30: HOMEWORK: Read chapters I-III in To The Lighthouse. You can find the text here . See "Lighthouse Background and Start" for more information.

We also looked at Hopper's Room by the Sea in class (attached below) - on the front of a notecard: describe what you see, the write about how Hopper is taking standard conventions of visual art but then also breaks some rules to expand. Fill the front of the card.

We started class by looking at the versions of memories. Some take aways: sensory details are crucial, gender differences, cultural norms might skew our memories, etc.

10/26: HOMEWORK: Write about the memory of a time you shared with others (at least one of the “others” ha to be someone who can also do some “homework” for you this weekend. Write down everything you can remember about the memory – where, who, when, what you saw, what you heard, what you smelled, tasted, touched, said, felt, etc. (write this as a reflection, NOT a list), then ask at least one other person to do they same (do NOT show him/her your recollection of the event. Try not to share any of the details you remember with the other writer). Please bring both into class on Monday.

In class: See "V Woolf + mind kaleidoscope" attached below.