1. Welcome! Please find your seat by looking at the podium seating chart
Tuesday January 31
Welcome! Please find your seat by looking at the podium seating chart 

3. Welcome to Second Semester 
Third Quarter Focus
Fourth Quarter Focus
Grammar/Punctuation Workshops for ACT prep
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: film comparison & analysis [ 2 versions ]; reading aloud/analysis; “fever charts” for each act; (5) “Act” quizzes; final MC, short answer and essay test
CAPSTONE: (5) annotated articles plus the beginning of an annotated bibliography // other components as time permits
Writing: parody of Hamlet’s “To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy- class competition
CAPSTONE, cont.: Finish final components, upload “Annotated Bibliography” and slideshow presentation; present for your final exam
French Lit: Les Miserables’ [April]
Brit Lit: Pride & Prejudice [May]
Choice Lit- Mini Inquiries: [April/May] Chinese, Japanese, South American, Russian, African

4. The CAPSTONE
in a Nutshell:

5. * Presentation dates assigned by me Tues., May 23*
The CAPSTONE Project:
Is an independent research project in and out of class
Begins in 3rd quarter [ 1-2 days most weeks ]
Has “pieces” due most weeks
Includes work time in labs
Lab time finishes on Mon., May 22
All work is due / uploaded to Google by midnight on May 22
* Presentation dates assigned by me Tues., May 23*
Presentations begin Wed., May 24

6. Why do we do it? For school, to….
Practice & solidify the process of in-depth research
Practice finding credible sources, using them effectively, & citing them correctly
Practice the analysis of a variety of sources in order to discern importance, accuracy, bias, and usefulness in supporting an argument or point of view
Show you can create a logical structure & organize ideas
Demonstrate the ability to write clearly and with purpose

7. Demonstrate the following skills and character traits:
Why also do it for life skills, to better prepare you for the world beyond JM:
Demonstrate the following skills and character traits:
Ability to work on your own
Ability to problem-solve on your own-
“self-directed”
Ability to do thorough, accurate work
Ability to organize and plan efficiently in order to meet a deadline
Show dependability and reliability when given a task

8. What do I need to know about the grading?
Most weeks in Feb/March, one component will come due.
You will see two columns in the grade book: “Turned In /10” and “Component Score /10”
Late components: drop to 7/10 for “Turned In”
However, they are scored normally – no penalty --
for “Component Score”

9. COMPONENTS of the CAPSTONE
2-Minute Video Clip
(5) Annotated
JOURNAL ARTICLES / DATABASE RESOURCES 2 3
Annotated Bibliography
TOPIC of RESEARCH 1
NOVEL/SHORT STORIES/ Biography/Autobiography
Online / In-class Journaling
POETRY / Music Lyrics
Artwork/ Political Cartoons
Finals
PRESENTATION

10. Other FYIs: I contact parents weekly if you miss deadlines.
I then contact Mr. Akin if you fall behind, fail to do the
work, and are in danger of failing.
There is no different project for this required World Lit III
FINAL assessment. All three high schools do the project.
Failure to complete and present your CAPSTONE:
* a failing final exam
* missing weekly work impacts quarter grades
* may result in retaking second semester of World Lit

11. Due Friday, Feb. 3 – CHANGE DATE ON THE SHEET!
First Assignment
Top Five Topics
CAPSTONE:
Approved Topics Sheet
Due Friday, Feb. 3 – CHANGE DATE ON THE SHEET!
First “CAPSTONE” assignment on your topic will be given Monday, Feb. 6, in the library lab
Topics on the sheet are pre- approved
New topics you think of need to be addressed on the form
New topics need to be approved by me before any research begins

12. REGISTRATON MATERIALS

13. 11th Grade Registration Information for the
School Year

14. General Instructions Every student should have a
Yellow Registration Card
Course Registration Guide
CTECH Informational Booklet
Please write your name on the front cover of your registration guide.

15. General Information Course numbers are in the registration guide
Turn to page 13 and see how to interpret the guide. Your teacher will explain how to…
See how many credits a course is worth.
Determine if the class is being taught for a semester or year.
See if a class has a prerequisite.
Check what grade level a course can be taken.
Determine if the course offered at John Marshall.
Remember – not all classes are offered at JM and some of the courses are only offered for one semester.

16. General Information
All students must sign up for a minimum of 6 classes.
7th requests are based, solely, on availability.
Indicate alternate classes, in order of preference.
If there is a scheduling conflict, your listed alternates will be substituted.

17. General Instructions
Teachers signatures must be on the registration card for classes that indicate a teacher signature is a prerequisite (i.e. honors courses).
Have your parent/guardian sign the registration card, prior to Wednesday, February 15, when you will be registering during your English class.
On Wednesday, February 15, you will return your registration card, to your counselor, in the Rocket Center.

18. Graduation Requirements Reminder
All students must have 24 credits to graduate. Courses include:
4 years of English (including 1 semester of Speech)
3 years of Social Studies
1 semester of Economics
3 years of Math (including Algebra II Advanced Functions)
3 years of Science (including 1 year each of courses that meet the Biology, Chemistry, and Physics standards)
1 semester each of Physical Education & Health
1 year of Fine Arts
You can choose between Music, Art, Engineering, Drama, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Culinary Arts, and Floral Design

19. Registration Considerations
If you plan on attending a 4-year college, 2 years of a World Language, within the same language, is required for admission to most schools.
See registration guide for other general college admission requirements.
Interested in Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)?
You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
PSEO applications are available online and can be completed after attending an Informational Meeting.
February 9th, 6:30 p.m., at RCTC Field House OR
February 22nd, 7th hour, in the Rocket Center
You must sign up in the Counseling Office to get your pass to attend.

20. Refer to your Registration Card
The majority of 11th Graders will register for the following:
English IV
Government (the computer will determine which semester a student will take the course.)
Many students will complete their 4th year of math and science, as an elective.
In addition to the required courses, you will select electives based on your personal interests and goals.

21. Final Reminders DUE: your completed registration card on Wednesday,
February 15.
Bring to your English hour on Feb. 15
English teacher will dismiss you to the Rocket Center.
Don’t forget…
Choose courses based on your interests
Make sure correct course numbers are written down for the correct class level and semester
Get required teachers signatures
Get your parent/guardian signature
Fill in alternate courses
See you on Wednesday, February 15!

22. English Electives I Recommend:
Low-Med. Difficulty
Challenging
Pg 26:
English in the 21st
Century
Pg 27:
Thematic Lit- Adventure!
Pg 25-26
Contemporary Literature
*Pg 27
AP Language /Composition [1&2]
AP Language/Comp w/ Gov’t
*Pg 26
Humanities- Values Honors
Humanities-Search Honors
*Pg 25
Journalism Yearbook

23. Please find your seat by looking at the podium seating chart 
Wednesday February 1
Please find your seat by looking at the podium seating chart 

24. Russian La La Singer

25. See “Grammar 1: Comma Rules” PowerPoint for remainder of Tuesday’s work.

26. Thursday February 2

28. Your “Top 5 Topics” sheet for CAPSTONE research is due tomorrow.
REMINDER:
Your “Top 5 Topics” sheet for CAPSTONE research is due tomorrow.

29. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Mini “Physical Debate”

30. Agree or Disagree?
Discuss

31. It is possible to know a thing with complete certainty: [ no doubts ]
Discuss
It is possible to know a thing with complete certainty: [ no doubts ]
Agree or Disagree?

32. Discuss:
In a sensitive manner, what are some challenges a son or daughter might face if a parent passed away and the surviving parent remarried”? Would there be any social expectations [ unspoken social rules ] regarding the remarriage of the surviving parent?

33. Discuss
Mental stability/instability can be easily faked and fool those around you:
Agree or Disagree?

34. Agree or Disagree: Discuss
If someone came to you claiming to have spoken to the ghost of loved one, you would believe them.

35. Discuss
It is okay to deceive someone [ innocent of wrong doing ] while trying to uncover a truth about another:
Agree or Disagree?

36. Hamlet: Pretest  Form a “TEAM” of 3-4 Only (1) phone needed
Team Name: First initial of each player
Code:

37. Lived and wrote during the Renaissance.

38. Background: Take BASIC Notes

39. Other things…. Died April 23, 1616 [age ? 52 ]
Born April ?? 1564
Died April 23, [age ? 52 ]
English poet and playwright
From London, England … born in Stratford Upon Avon
Wrote plays [comedies and tragedies]
Wrote sonnets [ poems of 14 lines with 10 syllables per line ]

40. …Hamlet is the TRAGIC HERO! What will be his TRAGIC FLAW?!?
…a “Revenge Tragedy”

41. IMAGE ASSOCIATION
What is the most famous symbol in Hamlet, the image is most commonly associated with Hamlet?
Skull: KEY SYMBOL
IN THE PLAY

42. The Famous Language of Hamlet You’ve Heard:

43. Famous Lines from Hamlet:
"To be, or not to be: that is the question" (Act III, Sc. I).
"This above all: to thine own self be true" (Act I, Sc. III). "Though this be madness, yet there is method in 't."  (Act II, Scene II). 
"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" ( Act III, Sc. II). 
"Brevity is the soul of wit" -  Hamlet Quote (Act II, Scene II). "Doubt that the sun doth move, doubt truth to be a liar, but never doubt I love“- (Act II, Sc. II). "Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind" - (Act III, Scene I).
Famous Lines from Hamlet:

44. “Setting the Stage”

45. SETTING: Elsinore Castle, Denmark

46. Ok…Lehman says you HAVE to get this!
King Hamlet [ the elder ] of Denmark kills the King of Norway – that King’s son, Prince Fortinbras, swears revenge against the King of Denmark.
Then, King Hamlet [the elder], dies suddenly and mysteriously… his son, young Prince Hamlet, is devastated.
The widowed Queen mourns briefly and then… REMARRIES quickly – she marries her dead husband’s brother! “Uncle Claudius” now is King Claudius for Hamlet .
Prince Hamlet is ticked off, confused, still mourning his father and in BLACK for the wedding….
Musicians for the funeral and FUNERAL FOOD are used for THE WEDDING! Icky!

48. The Main Characters: Jot them down
Hamlet– Prince of Denmark
The Ghost- Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet [the elder ]
King Claudius – Hamlet’s uncle & new king of Denmark
Queen Gertrude- Hamlet’s mother
Polonius- Court Chamberlain- aid to King Claudius /father of Ophelia & Laertes
Ophelia- love interest for Hamlet
Laertes- brother of Ophelia
Horatio-loyal, best friend of Hamlet [He is the MORAL CENTER/ Foil for Hamlet]
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern- “Friends” of Hamlet / Spies for King Claudius
Fortinbras- Prince of Norway/ father was killed by the elder King Hamlet: he seeks revenge and to take King Claudius’s castle and lands

49. Friday February 3

51. Reminder:
CAPSTONE
Turn in your “Top 5”
topics TODAY by 3:05

52. CAPSTONE Skill Practice
Homework Due Monday:
CAPSTONE Skill Practice
Shakespearean Article Annotation

53. HOMEWORK Read the article “Introducing the Play.”
60% of article should be marked FULLY– ALL (3) pages. Handwritten notes are best / minimal highlighter
Due Monday in the library computer lab at the start of class: /20
***This is a CAPSTONE Skill Review ***
Reading nonfiction takes more focus on your part.

54. /20 points Annotate the text of the article.
While you read, create your annotation style….
Star key words, phrases, data, names
Highlight MAIN IDEA – one sentence per paragraph
Identify “WOW!” information
Identify where you have questions
Circle unknown words - look up the definition
5. Mark “X” where you don’t agree OR doubt it
6. WRITE NOTES IN THE MARGIN!!! Most imp.
/20 points Annotate the text of the article.
HOMEWORK-
DUE Monday

55. Verify you have this info in your notes, please 

56. The Main Characters: Jot them down
Hamlet– Prince of Denmark
The Ghost- Hamlet’s father, King Hamlet [the elder ]
King Claudius – Hamlet’s uncle & new king of Denmark
Queen Gertrude- Hamlet’s mother
Polonius- Court Chamberlain- aid to King Claudius /father of Ophelia & Laertes
Ophelia- love interest for Hamlet
Laertes- brother of Ophelia
Horatio-loyal, best friend of Hamlet [He is the MORAL CENTER/ Foil for Hamlet]
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern- “Friends” of Hamlet / Spies for King Claudius
Fortinbras- Prince of Norway/ father was killed by the elder King Hamlet: he seeks revenge and to take King Claudius’s castle and lands

57. Previewing Act 1-merged into Act 2: The Ghost & Prince Hamlet!
Franco Zefferelli: Director
Lead Actor: Mel Gibson
Prince Hamlet’s deceased father:
the ghost of
King Hamlet

58. the Shakespearean plotline
Meet the main characters!
Establish base impressions of them by their actions & words
Meet the guards of Elsinore
Ghost is seen / makes an accusation
Hamlet in mourning black, “disses” the wedding
Hamlet “disses” his new father – “I am too much in the sun/son”
Hamlet meets ghost- hears a tale of MURDER
Hamlet is charged with avenging his father’s death
the Shakespearean plotline
Climax
Act III
Falling Action
Act IV
Rising Action
Act II
Exposition
Act I
Resolution
Act V