Acts III - V Reading Quiz

How do the plot and themes of Peter Quince's "Pyramus and Thisbe" compare with the plot and themes of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Arrested While Grieving

Wow! Last night Mr. Aron sent me an article from the New York Times. You can access it by clicking below:

http://select.nytimes.com/2007/05/26/opinion/26herbert.html?ex=1180497600&en=cb0157896405f41c&ei=5121&emc=eta1

For today's blog entry, I simply want you to respond to this article. What does it make you feel? What does it make you think of? Do you agree with Rob Herbet's point of view? What can you do about it?

Please seriously consider before you write and remember to proofread and use perfect mechanics.

Thanks,
Rolapp

All the World's a Stage

Hey students! Look at the following quote by William Shakespeare:

"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts."

This quote comes from one of Shakespeare's comedies called As You Like It. It's one of my favorites. For today's journal entry, I'd like you to do the following:

1. Say what you think this quote means. What might Shakespeare mean by "exits?" "Entrances?" Playing "many parts?"
2. State whether you agree or disagree with Shakespeare's quote as you have interpreted it. In essence, is all the world a stage?
3. State some of the "parts" you have played thus far in your life.

Happy blogging!

GENERAL - "Tragedy"

Identify one work of storytelling art (movie, play, book, fairytale, etc.) that you think is a tragedy. Why do you believe it fits the definition?

GENERAL - Waking Up from the American Dream

Dear Students,

We've looked at the Average American. We've looked at the American Dream. Why is the Average American so far from achieving the American Dream? What's the real problem here? Is the American Dream a lie? Is it totally unattainable? Now look at your American Dream. Does it match the American Dream of others? Is your American Dream attainable?

Let me know,
Rolapp

GENERAL - AP English Composition

What is the AP English Composition Exam? Do a little web research to find out, and write your finding here. Then, think about it: should our class begin prepping for the AP English Composition Exam? Is it worth our time? Is it worth our money? What are the pros and cons?

Happy hunting!

GENERAL - Opening Survey

Dear Students,

Welcome new and returning members to 11th Grade Honors American Literature. Please answer all the following as a starter exercise:

• What does the term "American Drama" mean to you?
• Are Americans inherently dramatic?
• What does the word "dramatic" mean in the first place?
• Should we consider changing our class name to 11th Grade Honors American Dramatic Literature? How would this change the focus of the class?
• What kinds of plays would you like to see/read in this coming term?
• If our class was going to put on a play, would you be the director, an actor, or a designer? Why?

Don't forget to sign your postings!