Current in the Classroom: Poetica Dramatica
Over the course of 14 classes precision poetry drill teams will be picked, then poems chosen, re-arranged, memorized, choreographed, and performed. Teams will incorporate solos, unison lines, body strikes, choreography, dynamics, and tempo changes. Do not mistake this for a poetry reading -- teams will transform their poems into performance pieces. It's more like a concert than a reading: loud, energized teams performing poetry with a focus on the sound and rhythm of their pieces. This unit can be transformative for students understanding of poetry and themselves. Daily Unit Lesson Plans, Handouts, Videos, Audio, etc. (for the curious, and the absent)
Visit the 2010-11 Poetica Dramatica page to see full performances
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What to Expect in English This Year: |
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Poetica Dramatica: Get a Glimpse of Last Year's Performances
Poetica Dramatica (click to watch, or download) Homage To My Hips / next to of course god america i / highlights trailer Choices for the Poetry Draft (click to download packet) Read through possible selections so when your team chooses a poem to work with, it's a poem you want to work with. Visit the Poetica Dramatica Blog See what students thought of the project last year, suggestions they made to improve the unit, and how you can avoid making some of the mistakes they made.
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What's up with the Geek Club? Geeks Teach Juggling!
Learn the romantic art of juggling! Never be bored in a supermarket or at a party again! Yes, you too can aquire the massive skills that these geeks now wield, and learn those skills from the formerly uncoordinated geeks themselves. Don't waste another moment -- change your life with this free instructional video now! Juggling Trailer (get a glimpse of what's in store for you) Geek Juggling Class (Instructional Video) Created by Kyle Costa
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Watch -- Harper Lee: Hey, Boo documentary Extra-Credit Opportunity
Watch Harper Lee: Hey, Boo on PBS. See more from American Masters. Instructions: Watch the documentary (above) and take specific notes about the real people that were the inspirations for characters from the novel (1 - 2 pages). How were they similar to the characters, how do they contrast, what were events that she fit into the novel from her own experiences, etc.? Click to visit the American Masters site and watch the full documentary -- Harper Lee: Hey, Boo
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Heroic Feature Films: Inspired by The Hero's Journey Unit (and extra-credit points)
In a world where there are terrible buffalo wings one brave young girl sets out to find delicious goodness. Click the link to see her stop the madness! In a world of horrible bosses one man is sent on an insane quest. Left-click the link and choose "save-as" to download the movie to view on iTunes. A unicorn awkes to find his horn missing. A flying narwhal, giant trees, and a gambling friend all await him on his heroic journey.
Babysitting this monster might bring the house down. Will Cam survive? |
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Recently in the Classroom
To kill, or not to kill a Mockingbird click the above link for complete daily lesson plans, handouts, and supplemental materials including videos, music, and more. |
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Killing Mockingbirds
Listen to the latest songs inspired by Harper Lee's Classic (and extra-credit points) At The Jail (video) by Skylynne, Jordan, Olivia, and Morgan Facing Down Lynch Mobs by the Kovacevich Experience (click for a listen) |
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Good Friends Sharing a Great Book |
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