Ironies of Act III

Hey Softies,

Would you please explain two things from Twelfth Night, Act III in a comment on this blog:

• Describe either a verbal, situational, or dramatic irony that occurs in Twelfth Night, Act III and why is it that type of irony. (Include Act, Scene, and line from the play)
• Explain what you think is the most important action or statement in Act III, and how this action or statement may relate to the rest of the play.

Thank you.

The Ironies

Three types of ironies are prominent in Literature:

Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony

My skilled softies (sophomores) are charged with learning each irony by creating a slide/document that incorporates the definition, example, and explanation why it is different from the other two ironies. Let's see how well they do.

Fun, fun, fun!!!

The Importance of Shakespeare

On Monday, November 1, 2010 my students were given the task to research and complete some information over why William Shakespeare is important. I see some good work in what they are doing. Sadly, I keep telling them to use correct grammar in order to get full credit, but I am noticing even simple mistakes such as capitalization, end punctuation, fragments and run-ons. I know they have been taught these things previously - they are sophomores. A lot of research suggests texting is the problem. I really don't know. I would love to hear your thoughts. (If you are a student in my class this is the equivalent to a bonus point on your exam.)

Hour 1
Hour 2
Hour 6
Hour 8

Update: Unfortunately, I was trying to do this fast and without my own spelling/ grammar errors, yet one of my students found an error. :( I have since changed this error, but cudos to my student editor!

Twelfth Night Themes

Understanding the Themes of Twelfth Night

Objective: Comprehend the Themes of Twelfth Night, Create a google ppt page that explains the theme, compares it to the other website OR is illustrated by an occurance that could happen today.

Activities:

1. One person get on google docs, create a new ppt, and share with the rest of group. All group members need to sign into the ppt and decide on the theme and font of ppt slide.
2. Go to my blog and choose a theme and decide whether you will compare and contrast the theme to the other website OR create an example of the theme in today’s world.
3. Read the theme information
4. Create a ppt slide that:

a. Summarizes the theme

b. Compares and Contrasts the theme OR include an example from today’s time

c. Includes an image that exemplifies either the theme, compare/contrast, OR today’s example

d. Site the source(s) where you found your information.

e. Publish slide and group makes a comment on my blog concerning what was learned and include the url to the slide.

Twelfth Night Websites

“Twelfth Night: Themes.” LitCharts. LitCharts. 2010. Nov. 3, 2010.

http://www.litcharts.com/lit/twelfthnight/themes

1. Desire and Love
2. 2. Melancholy
3. 3. Madness
4. 4. Deception, Disguise, Performance
5. 5. Gender and Sexual Identity
6. 6. Class Masters and Servants

“Twelfth Night Themes.” Shmoop Beta. Shmoop University Inc. 2010. Nov. 3, 2010.

http://www.shmoop.com/twelfth-night/themes.html

1. 1. Art and Culture
2. 2. Love
3. 3. Gender
4. 4. Language and Communication
5. 5. Society and Class
6. 6. Rules and Order
7. 7. Lies and Deceit
8. 8. Foolishness and Folly

Mindomo Shakespeare

Mindomo is a website that creates extensive brainstorm mapping. My students objective today is to learn about William Shakespeare as a man, playwright, his era, or the controversy surrounding his genius. Each group will choose one of the above selections and find a website concerning the topic. They will then collect the information on Mindomo and comment the web address (URL) for the mind map on this post.

The brainstorm needs to have:

1. a major topic (William Shakespeare)

2. three main topics

3. at least one subtopic off of each main topic

4. a hyperlink to the website where they found their information.

Let's see how they do. Oh, here is an example of my mindomo map.

Job and Adversity Presentations

My students worked very hard this nine weeks learning about how to obtain their ideal job in the face of adversity. They researched, created an essay and a presentation concerning the requirements of achieving their ideal profession as well as how they can still get to their profession if something was to happen to them such as peer pressure or possibly a death in the family.

The presentations could be anything from an Xtranormal movie, Glogster, or iMovie. The students got to choose their medium.

Here are the pages to the presentations:

First Hour

Second Hour

Sixth Hour

Eighth Hour

The comments made consist of these four questions:

1. After reviewing the presentation rubric on my website which presentation(s) do you feel really give good information and why?

2. Which presentation is the most creative and why?

3. Throughout this entire project what learning will you remember the most when you think back to these nine weeks activities and why?

4. What could have been done differently during this project, that could have given you better understanding?

To Tweet or not to tweet?

My students have all said that Twitter is for the birds, and since I initially began my technology education because of them, I didn't look too closely at the Tweeting initiative. I have had my Twitter account for some time now. I began, became concerned and left. It wasn't until recently a fellow educator/ innovator brought tweeting back to my attention. She piqued my interest by stating about 90% of professional reading and growth could be obtained from following tweets. Being a naturally curious person, I decided to check it out again with a different set of eyes and oh how my eyes opened! In the past 24 hours I have changed my profile, design, started following about 50 people, gained a follower and made my first tweet concerning education. Hmmmm, there is something to be said about the ease of information that Twitter provides.

So to answer the question, "To tweet or not to tweet?" --Heck YES!!

Oh, and if you want to follow my tweets look for hbhbottoms2, I'll be there.