Module 2

A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Comedy of Control

Module 2: Unit 3

Wednesday, 2/27: "Character Confessional Narrative" Performances

1. Work Time

1. Finish performances of narratives

If you did not perform during your designated time in class, you must attend a Smart Block session by next Thursday, March 7 to perform your narrative.

2. Collect A Midsummer Night's Dream books

3. Introduce new module (The Role of Media in the Civil Rights Movement)

Homework: None

Tuesday, 2/26: "Character Confessional Narrative" Performances

1. Work Time

1. Take out your Character Confessional Narrative AND your narrative rubric

2. We will present in the following order:

- volunteers

- alphabetical

3. As you present, hand your rubric to Mr. Evans for grading

Homework: Submit narrative on Classroom if necessary

Monday, 2/25: Rehearse "Character Confessional Narrative" for performance

1. Work Time

1. Pass out progress reports and Character Confessional Narratives

2. Take 20 minutes to read over and rehearse performance of your Character Confessional Narratives

- Annotate your narrative for places to stress/emphasize

3. Let Mr. Evans know when you're ready to rehearse your delivery of the narrative (you will do this in the collaborative space)

Homework: Be prepared to perform your narrative in class tomorrow

Friday, 2/22: Complete, Proofread and Revise "Character Confessional Narrative"

1. Work Time

Sign-out a laptop and log-in to Google Classroom
Take 10 minutes to complete pages 1 and 2 of the "Student Data Talk Pre-Survey" (on paper)
Continue writing your "Character Confessional Narrative" on your Google Doc
Once you have finished writing, highlight all words/phrases in your narrative that reveal the desired tone of your character
Once your narrative has been proofread and revised to improve and clarify tone, submit the assignment on Google Classroom
- (Ex: Oberon might say, "Mwahaha... I couldn't wait to see what sort of hideous creature Titania would wake up and see." This would reveal that his tone is malicious and vengeful toward her.

Homework: "Character Confessional Narrative" due Sunday night at 11:59

Students will perform a dramatic reading of their narratives on Monday and Tuesday of next week

Data Talk Protocol- A. EVANS'18

Thursday, 2/21: Continue "Character Confessional Narrative"

1. Work Time

Students should sign out a laptop and access the “Character Confessional Narrative” in their Google Drive
Students will spend the period writing their confessional narratives they began yesterday.
You may remind students that they need at least 8 sentences (1-2 paragraphs) for each of the three sections of their confessional narrative. (They will struggle to elaborate first, but that’s where their creativity and imagination will come in!)
The goal is for them to write in an accurate, authentic first-person voice of the character they have chosen.

Homework: Character Confessional Narratives due Sunday at 11:59pm

Wednesday, 2/20: Begin "Character Confessional Narrative"

1. Work Time

A. Sign-in to Google Classroom

B. Click into "Character Confessional Narrative" assignment and access the "Character Confessional Narrative" Google Doc

C. Review tone and voice from yesterday's writing exercise

D. Complete page one of your "Character Confessional Narrative" Google Doc

Homework: None

Tuesday, 2/19: Point-of-View Writing Exercise

1. Work Time

A. Sign-in to Google Classroom

B. Click into "Character Confessional Narrative" assignment and access the "Character Writing Exercise" Google Doc

C. Using the character, setting and prop you drew from the shuffled decks in class, take 25 minutes to write a story from that character's point-of-view

D. Share stories and discuss specific words/phrases that reveal a specific character's point-of-view/tone

Homework: None

Friday, 2/15: Scene Performance Reflections/ Character Analysis

1. Work Time

A. Turn in script if you haven't already

B. On a phone or laptop, go to: tinyurl.com/Evans-ShakespeareReflection

C. Submit the form, then complete the Performance Worksheet (front and back)

Homework: None

Thursday, 2/14: Scene Performances (Day 2 of 2)

1. Work Time

A. Scene Performances in Auditorium (on 1st floor near Main Office)

Homework: (if you have yet to perform your scene)

None

CORE 3 AFMS AMND Playbill 2/13

CORE 4 AFMS AMND Playbill 2/13

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Wednesday, 2/13: Scene Performances (Day 1 of 2)

1. Work Time

A. Scene Performances in Auditorium (on 1st floor near Main Office)

Homework: (if you have yet to perform your scene)

All lines must be fully memorized; all notes must be written in promptbooks/scripts
Bring props for your character

CORE 3 AFMS AMND Playbill 2/13

CORE 4 AFMS AMND Playbill 2/13

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Tuesday, 2/12: Continue Scene Performance Rehearsals

1. Work Time

A. Warm-up acting exercises on auditorium stage

Each group has the stage for 8 minutes to rehearse and confirm blocking, etc.

B. Take out your script

C. Get with your group and rehearse your lines/cues

D. Make notes in your script/promptbook:

Define unkown words
Make movement/posture/gesture notes
Make speech quotes (which words/lines should be emphasized?)

Homework:

All lines must be fully memorized; all notes must be written in promptbooks/scripts
Bring props for your character

AMND Acting Company Performance Worksheet

8th M2:U2 Rubric

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Monday, 2/11: Continue Scene Performance Rehearsals

1. Work Time

A. Take out your script

B. Get with your group and rehearse your lines/cues

C. Make notes in your script/promptbook:

Define unkown words
Make movement/posture/gesture notes
Make speech quotes (which words/lines should be emphasized?)

Homework:

Spend 30 minutes per day rehearsing your lines/cues/gestures
Bring props for your character
Make sure your essay has been submitted in Google Classroom

AMND Acting Company Performance Worksheet

8th M2:U2 Rubric

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Friday, 2/8: Acting Exercises in the Auditorium; Continue Scene Performance Rehearsals

1. Work Time

A. Acting exercises/warm-ups to get comfortable on stage, practice voice projection, and get out of self and into character

B. Take out your script

C. Get with your group and rehearse your lines/cues

Homework:

Spend 30 minutes per day rehearsing your lines/cues/gestures
Bring props for your character on Monday
Essays are due in Google Classroom by Sunday night @ 11:59 pm

AMND Acting Company Performance Worksheet

8th M2:U2 Rubric

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Thursday, 2/7: Continue Scene Performance Rehearsals

1. Work Time

A. Take out your script

B. Get with your group and rehearse your lines/cues

Homework: Complete Parts 1-5 of your "Acting Company Performance Worksheet"

AMND Acting Company Performance Worksheet

8th M2:U2 Rubric

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Wednesday, 2/6: Begin Scene Performance Rehearsals

1. Work Time

A. Pass back graded Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessments (Test corrections are available tomorrow or next week in Smart Block)

B. Reveal scene performance groups

C. Pass out scripts for each group's scene

D. With your group, complete the "Acting Company Performance Worksheet"

E. Begin making promptbook of your script (adding cues, notes about emphasizing specific words/gestures, props, etc.)

Homework: Complete promptbook for your character

AMND Acting Company Performance Worksheet

8th M2:U2 Rubric

Scene Performance Evaluation Rubric

Scene Performances- A.EVANS

Module 2: Unit 2

Tuesday, 2/5: Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer (on Google Classroom)

1. Work Time

A. Sign-out a laptop from the cart

B. Take out your workbook, your "Crafting a Claim" handout from yesterday, and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

C. Log-in to Google Classroom and access your "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc

D. Complete "Introduction" and "Conclusion" paragraphs on graphic organizer

2. Homework: Complete all paragraphs on "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc; begin typing final draft of essay (due Sunday @ 11:59 pm)

Monday, 2/4: Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer (on Google Classroom)

1. Work Time

A. Sign-out a laptop from the cart

B. Take out your workbook, your "Crafting a Claim" handout from yesterday, and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

C. Log-in to Google Classroom and access your "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc

D. Complete body paragraph #3 (Counterclaim)

2. Homework: Complete body paragraph #3 on "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc

Friday, 2/1: Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer (on Google Classroom)

1. Work Time

A. Sign-out a laptop from the cart

B. Take out your workbook, your "Crafting a Claim" handout from yesterday, and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

C. Log-in to Google Classroom and access your "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc

D. Complete body paragraphs #1 and #2 today (must have evidence to support your claims)

2. Homework: Complete body paragraphs #1 and #2 on "Graphic Organizer: Argumentative Essay" Google Doc

Thursday, 1/31: "Crafting Your Claim" (Beginning the Argumentative Essay)

1. Work Time

A. Take out your workbook, your "Crafting a Claim" handout from yesterday, and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Turn to page 77 in your workbook

C. Compare writing prompts

D. Discuss model essay

E. Write your own claims, find evidence for them, and write a counterclaim

2. Homework: Complete "Crafting a Claim" handout

Wednesday, 1/30: Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessment (Pt. 2); "Crafting Your Claim"

1. Work Time

A. Take out a pencil, your workbook, your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Complete Part 2 of the Mid-Unit Assessment

C. When finished with Part 2, see Mr. Evans

D. Submit your responses to Parts 1&2 on the Google Form at: tinyurl.com/MidUnit2-Evans

E. Grab the "Crafting Your Claim" handout (graphic organizer for essay)

All essay documents are posted in Google Classroom

F. Choose the 2 characters you'd like to focus on in your essay, then write two claims about their use of control in A Midsummer Night's Dream

2. Homework: None

Tuesday, 1/29: Unit 2 Mid-Unit Assessment; Review "Model Essay"

1. Work Time

A. Take out a pencil, your workbook and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Pass out Part 1 of the the Mid-Unit Assessment

- "Pyramus and Thisbe" is on pgs 64-65

C. Once you have completed the assessment, place it on Mr. Evans' desk

D. Read the model essay on pages 77-78

E. Annotate the essay (in pencil) identifying the following:

- Thesis Statement

- Each piece of evidence supporting that thesis statement

2. Homework: None

Monday, 1/28: Reviewing Narrative Structure; "Theseus and the Minotaur"

1. Work Time

A. Pass out "Theseus and Hippolyta" homework from last week

B. Review packet

C. Complete "Theseus and the Minotaur" story and questions

2. Homework: Review for tomorrow's myth comprehension test

Friday, 1/25: Completing the "Character Emoji Map"

1. Work Time

A. Walk down to Media Center as a class

B. Grab a laptop and log-on to Google Classroom

C. Complete "Character Emoji Map" assignment and click "Turn In" to submit

2. Homework: Submit "Character Emoji Map" by Sunday night at 11:59 pm

Thursday, 1/24: Finishing the Play-- "Pyramus and Thisbe" and Act 5, Scene 1

1. Work Time

A. Take out your homework from last night (workbook)

B. Take out your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

C. Complete page 68 in workbook

D. Watch Act 5, Scene 1 of the film adaptation (Video Expert Groups)

2. Homework: None

Wednesday, 1/23: Word Meanings in Act 4, Scene 1

1. Work Time

A. Take out your homework: "Theseus and Hippolyta" and your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream and your student workbook

B. Discuss story/questions together as a class

C. As a class, read 4.1.1-87 and 4.1.131-193

D. After reading, complete page 63 in student workbook

E. Read "Pyramus and Thisbe" on pages 64-65 in student workbook

F. Complete pages 66-67 in student workbook

2. Homework: Complete pages 64-67 in student workbook

Module 2: Unit 1

Tuesday, 1/22: End-of-Unit 1 Assessment (Text-to-Film Analysis)

1. Work Time

A. Complete End-of-Unit 1 Assessment

B. Once test is submitted, begin "Theseus and Hippolyta" reading and questions

2. Homework: "Theseus and Hippolyta" reading and questions

Theseus & Hippolyta Myth; Assessment Review

Friday, 1/18: Insults from Act 3; Begin Act 4

1. Work Time

A. Choose one piece of paper from the basket

B. On each paper is an insult spoken by one of the lovers in Act 3, Scene 2

C. Take 5 minutes to translate your insult into modern language

D. Walk around the room rehearsing your insult/ speaking it to others

E. Debrief/ share out meanings of insults

F. Read Act 4, Scene 1 lines 1-87

G. Complete page 62 in student workbook

2. Homework: None

Thursday, 1/17: Character Emoji Map (Act 3)

1. Work Time

A. Take out Quickwrite (homework)

B. Sign-out a laptop from the cart

C. Log-in to Google Classroom

D. Complete Character Emoji Map for Act 3

2. Homework: Complete Character Emoji Map for Act 3

Wednesday, 1/16: Decoding Shakespeare's Language; Act 3, Scene 2

1. Work Time

A. Take out A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Pass out "Decoding Shakespeare's Language" handout

C. Complete individually (15 minutes)

D. Divide up into groups, act out 3.2.181-365

E. Complete Quickwrite on 3.2.181-365

Homework: Complete Quickwrite on 3.2.181-365

Quickwrite on Act 3, Scene 2, Lines 181-365

Decoding Shakespeare's Language

Tuesday, 1/15: Goosechase (Act 3)

1. Work Time

A. Complete Goosechase Scavenger Hunt activity led by Mr. Evans and Mrs. Badger (AIG Coordinator)

Homework: None

Monday, 1/14: Text-to-Film Comparison

1. Work Time

A. Pass out new "Video Expert Groups" sheet

B. Watch the Act 3, Scene 1 clip from A Midsummer Night's Dream (1st viewing: only listen to the audio from the film and compare to the text; 2nd viewing: watch clip as normal)

C. With your "Video Expert Group," write observations of how the film differs from the text, then make inferences regarding why these changes would have been made

D. Share observations with the class

E. Turn-in your "Video Expert Group" notes sheet

Homework: None

Video Expert Groups.pdf

Friday, 1/11: Text-to-Film Comparison

1. Work Time

A. Pass out "Video Expert Groups" sheet

B. Watch the Act 1, Scene 2 clip from A Midsummer Night's Dream (1st viewing: only listen to the audio from the film and compare to the text; 2nd viewing: watch clip as normal)

C. With your "Video Expert Group," write observations of how the film differs from the text, then make inferences regarding why these changes would have been made

D. Share observations with the class

Homework: None

Video Expert Groups.pdf

Thursday, 1/10: Analyzing Poetry vs. Prose

1. Work Time

A. Take out last night's homework (pages 35-40)

B. Discuss homework as a class; add to notes

C. Complete page 52 in workbook (Poetry vs. Prose Analysis)

D. Discuss page 56 as a class and complete with your partner/group

Homework: Complete page 56 in workbook

Wednesday, 1/9: Evidence of Control Between Characters

1. Work Time

A. Take out your student workbook

B. Complete pages 35-40 ("Evidence of Control Note-catcher"

Homework: Complete pages 35-40

Tuesday, 1/8: Act 3, Scene 1 Promptbook

1. Work Time

A. Take out your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Take out "Scene-Cutting" (2.2) from last Thursday

C. Discuss "Scene-Cutting" sheet

D. Introduce "Promptbook" assignment

E. With your partner, create a promptbook for 3.1.1-158

Homework: None

Promptbook 3.1

Monday, 1/7: Act 2- Character Emoji Map

1. Work Time

A. Grab a laptop (working in Media Center today)

B. Log-on to Google Classroom

C. Access your "Character Emoji Map" for A Midsummer Night's Dream

D. Complete Act 1 and Act 2

2. Homework: Complete Acts 1 and 2 of your Character Emoji Map (in Google Classroom)

Friday, 1/4: Act 2- Text-Based Scavenger Hunt

1. Work Time

A. Using A Midsummer Night's Dream, collaborate with your group to complete the text-based scavenger hunt facilitated by Mr. Evans and Mrs. Badger (AIG Coordinator)

2. Homework: None

Thursday, 1/3: Act 2- Character Refresh and Scene-Cutting

1. Work Time

A. Take out your copy of A Midsummer Night's Dream

B. Turn in film permission forms

C. Pass back student workbooks

D. In AMND, turn to Act 1, Scene 2

E. Discuss Act 1, Scene 2 together

F. Complete "Character Refresher" for 2.1

G. With a partner, complete "Scene-Cutting" for 2.2

2. Homework: Complete "Scene-Cutting"

Character Refresher 2.1

Scene Cutting 2.2.71-163

Wednesday, 12/19: Practicing Evaluating an Author's Argument

1. Work Time

A. Discuss strategies for defining words with context clues

B. Read "The Intriguing Upside of Manipulation" article

C. Answer questions 1-10 on your notes packet

D. Discuss as a class

2. Homework - Read Simon Schama's "The Shakespeare Shakedown" (this article will be the text for tomorrow's Mid-Unit Assessment)

Tuesday, 12/18: Media Center circulation/ book spine poetry

1. Work Time

Today's lesson was led by Ms. Cassidy, our Media Specialist. Students had time to turn in library books, check out new books. There is no need for students to makeup any work from today if they were absent.

2. Homework - None

Monday, 12/17: Begin analyzing articles about control and manipulation

1. Work Time

A. Discuss various methods of real-life control/manipulation

B. Read "How to Free Yourself from a Manipulator"

C. Answer questions 1-9 in packet

2. Homework - Complete Questions 1-9 for "How to Free Yourself from a Manipulator" (in packet)

Articles for 7 & 8

Lessons 7 & 8 Articles

Friday, 12/14: Present Tableau and Complete Character Emoji Map for Act 1, Scene 1

1. Work Time

A. Present tableaus from yesterday

B. Turn in "Scene Cutting" and "Tableau" sheet

C. Within groups of 3-4, log-on to Google Classroom and access the "Character Emoji Map"

D. Complete the map and explanation chart for Act 1, Scene 1 (Pages 1 and 2 of the Google Doc)

2. Homework - Complete your individual copy of the Character Emoji Map in Google Classroom (Act 1, Scene 1 only); Essay revisions due by Friday at 11:59 pm

Module 2: Unit 1: Lesson 4: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thursday, 12/13: Scene-Cutting and Tableau Scene

1. Work Time

A. Turn-in workbook page 34 for a minor/homework grade

B. Pass out "Scene Cutting" and "Tableau" handout

C. Cut scenes in groups/ share out

D. Perform tableaus with your group in front of the class

2. Homework - Essay revisions due by Friday at 11:59 pm

Module 2: Unit 1: Lesson 4: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wednesday, 12/12: "Allow Me to Introduce Myself"

1. Work Time

A. Complete "Allow Me to Introduce Myself" notes on handout

2. Homework - Essay revisions due by Friday at 11:59 pm

Two Line Scene Reflection & Word Frequency Analysis

Friday, 12/7: Working with a play text/script; Introducing characters

1. Work Time:

A. Skim through play and discuss structure, text features, how to find line references

B. "Let Me Introduce Myself" activity

C. Complete "Let Me Introduce Myself" notes organizer

2. Homework: Read 1.1.21-129 (Act 1, Scene 1, Lines 21-129); Complete page 34 in your student workbook

Let Me Introduce Myself - Characthers in A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.pdf

Thursday, 12/6: Introduce A Midsummer Night's Dream; Playing with Shakespeare's Words

1. Work Time:

A. Two-line scene performances

B. Word frequency analysis

C. Turn in your "Two-line scene and word frequency analysis reflection" paper

2. Homework: None

Two Line Scene Reflection & Word Frequency Analysis

The PDF below is a copy of your entire student workbook for Module 2.

Module 2 Workbook

Module 2: Unit 2

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