5th Period-Reader's Theatre: Macbeth Calendar

11/2- Act II, sc. 2
11/4- Act III, sc. 1
11/6- Act III, sc. 4
11/10- Act IV, sc. 1
11/16- Act V, sc. 1
11/18- Act V, sc. 7&8

*November 20 and 24- TBA, W. Lit. Essays due and Macbeth Final assessment

2nd Period-Reader's Theatre: Macbeth Calendar

11/3- Act II, sc. 2 and Act III, sc. 1
11/5- Act III, sc. 4
11/9- Act IV, sc. 1
11/11- Act V, sc. 1
11/13- Act V, sc. 7&8
*November 17, 19, and 23- TBA, W. Lit. Essays due/ Macbeth Assessment

1st Period-Reader's Theatre: Macbeth Calendar

11/3- Act II, sc. 2
11/5- Act III, sc. 1
11/9- Act III, sc. 4
11/11- Act IV, sc. 1
11/13- Act V, sc. 1
11/17- Act V, sc. 7&8

*November 19 and 23- TBA, W. Lit. Essays due/ Macbeth Assessment

Suggestions (from you to you) to keep in mind while writing your college essays:

1. Keep your writing interesting; Use adjectives, lively verbs, incorporate humor (or your true personality), use specific details.
2. Take risks in your writing. If you have a wild idea, and you're not sure if it is good or not, try it anyway--through revision we will consider whether it is effective or not. Chances are, we can make it work.
3. Your responses should be focused and specific. Instead of telling how every route your life has taken has lead you to be who you are and where you are, write a focused specific story or experience that demonstrates the essence of who you are.
4. Use concrete details to create imagery, so your reader can experience the story you are telling authentically.
5. Show your story, don't just tell: Write the images in your story as though you are writing it for a short film. Let your reader see where you are taking them.
6. Use metaphors and other literary devices at your disposal. Mr. Owens will take you through some strategies to help you incorporate figurative language into your writing.
7. Make sure your college essay is personal and sincere. The college admissions staff will connect with your true self more authentically than an egotistically inflated version of yourself. Flaunt your flaws and mistakes--Just be sure to show the person reading your essay that you are the kind of student who will be reflective and learn from life experiences.

6th Period SSR Assessments

1. Write a review on Amazon.com
2. Keep a log of annotations and personal responses
3. Perform a monologue or a skit
4. Create a drawing or a piece of artwork based on your interpretation of the book
5. Create a poster/ have a book talk with the class or with Mr. Owens
6. Write a song or poem based on your interpretation or inspiration from the book you read.
7. You may write an essay
8. Create a facebook profile for discussion group. Or create a profile for the author or main character of the work.

5th Period SSR Assessments

1. Write a review on Amazon.com
2. Write a letter to the author
3. Draw a comic strip or a story board
4. Re-write a portion of the book (this would entail that you consider different perspectives of the book, and that you attempt to write in the author's style).
5. Create a piece of artwork based on your interpretation of the book
6. Book talk with class or with Mr. Owens
7. Write a song, perform a skit, etc.
8. Create an indie film

4th Period SSR Assessment Choices

1. Write a review on Amazon.com
2. You may write a reflection or personal response to the novel.
3. You may write an essay.
4. You may conduct a book talk to present to the class
5. Make an appointment with Mr. Owens to discuss the book
6. Keep track of the annotations you make in the book (analytical responses to daily reading). Make an appointment with Mr. Owens to discuss your annotations.
7. Create a piece of artwork that demonstrates your analytical interpretation of the book you read.
8. Re-write a portion of the book from another perspective
9. Compose a poem or short story in the style of the author you've been reading.