March 30, 2015 - Tuesday

Class Work


Discussion:
"The Things They Carried"
All Carried
Norman Bowler & Pat Kiley
Mitchell Sanders
Kiowa
Ted Lander
Henry Dobbins
Jimmy Cross


What "barriers" did each create?
What was being locked out or kept in?
Was Robert Frost correct? Did "good fences make good neighbors?"


What about bridges? (See graphic organizer . . . you have 10 minutes for quick research.)


Quick-write to follow . . .In what ways were the things that they carried barriers? In what ways were the things they carried bridges? Is it easier to build "fences" or "bridges?" Quick-write - 10 minutes. Write your thoughts in the space in CANVAS.


2. What movies did you view - thumbs up or thumbs down? Talk about these.
A. TitleB. Copyright date
C. Director
D. Actors
E. Names of characters
F. Information about the musical score
G. Plot in four sentences or fewer
H. Setting (Time and place)
I. Awards nominated for and/or won
J. Other interesting information


How to write a movie review . . . See rubric and http://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-a-film-review/
Samples: http://movies.about.com/od/newmoviesandreviews/fl/Review-Cinderella.htm
http://movies.about.com/od/newmoviesandreviews/fl/Review-Unbroken.htm
http://movies.about.com/od/newmoviesandreviews/fl/Review-American-Sniper.htm


Homework
Write a review of the war movie you viewed. Keep the seven tips and the rubric in mind. Do share your opinion! Should the reader spend money to view the film or not?
Post in Canvas by Thursday and print a paper copy for peer review. (50 points)


What do you know about the Mirabal sisters? See what you can find out by Thursday. List 10 points. Include URLs. Post by Thursday. (30 points)