August 13

AGENDA:

1. In Class Essay on Kiterunner

2. Turn in your summer notes as well today

HW: Memorize Richard Cory

June 4

AGENDA:

1. Lit Circles
2. Presentations Begin

June 3

AGENDA:

1. War Dance

What is the role of music in this film? What does the film have to say about the power of music, as it seems to endure even when the community is in conflict? What changes did you notice in the children’s demeanor and outlook on life when they are practicing and performing as opposed to telling their personal stories? Throughout the film, the directors contrast the individual interviews with footage of rehearsal shows. What is the purpose of these contrasts? Is it effective? Why or why not?

In A Farewell to Arms Ernest Hemingway wrote, “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” What does this quote mean within the context of War Dance and the children’s personal stories? 

  

June 1

AGENDA:

1. War Dance

What is the role of music in this film? What does the film have to say about the power of music, as it seems to endure even when the community is in conflict? What changes did you notice in the children’s demeanor and outlook on life when they are practicing and performing as opposed to telling their personal stories? Throughout the film, the directors contrast the individual interviews with footage of rehearsal shows. What is the purpose of these contrasts? Is it effective? Why or why not?

In A Farewell to Arms Ernest Hemingway wrote, “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” What does this quote mean within the context of War Dance and the children’s personal stories? 

  

June 2

AGENDA:

1. War Dance

June 5

AGENDA:

1. Presentations

May 29

AGENDA:

1. Vocabulary Review Quiz
2. "The Talking Goat"

HW: Lit books completed and binders/presentations