ELA B10 b

Today, you were instructed to take out the novel,   The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. I then introduced it to you with a Powerpoint. If you were not here, please get this book from the library. YOU NEED TO READ CHAPTER 1 FOR TONIGHT.

Today, you finished viewing Macbeth and were given two questions to answer in long form. These were due at the end of class. I have pasted these below: Answer the following questions. Focus on creating proper sentences for each question. 1. What was different between the film and the play summary Ms. Benoit provided? 2. Who is the most "guilty" character: the witches, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, or the murderers? Explain.

Today, we carried on watching the film,  Macbeth . You also took notes on the differences between the film and my summary of the play.

Today, I went through the summary of Macbeth up to the end. I you were not here, you will have to do a Web Search to find this out. Students also did a timed writing activity.

Today, I showed you a Powerpoint summarizing the first part of the play Macbeth . We then watched 40 minutes of the film. While watching, you were to jot down the differences you saw.

Today, I introduced the students to some context surrounding Shakespeare. I talked about his life, his wife, the social conditions and forms of entertainment.