Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Renaissance History

Renaissance History

Write a letter to a friend explaining what you have learned about Renaissance history; be sure to include the following key terms: Renaissance, Humanism, Italy, Printing press, Reformation, King Henry, The Protestant Reformation, Bloody Mary, and Elizabeth I. Read someone else's letter and pose a question for them to respond to, challenge them, or agree or disagree with something he or she said and state why.
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Monday, October 12, 2015

Medieval Times versus the Renaissance


Medieval Times Versus the Renaissance

Post a blog that explains the social, economic, political, and religious temperament of the Renaissance period. As you are discussing the Renaissance be sure to include the following key words: Italy, humanism, printing press, the Reformation, The Protestant Reformation, Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I, The Spanish Armada, and Charles I.

Read and respond to two classmates posts by formulating a question, making a connecting, challenging their thinking, or explaining why you agree or disagree with something they posted.



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Sunday, September 13, 2015

The Medieval Age

The Medieval Age

 Post a blog that illustrates the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of the 

 Medieval historical period. Be sure to include the following key terms: Norman Invasion, feudalism, 

 Magna Carta, and Black Death. Respond to at least one other blog by agreeing/disagreeing and 

 providing a reason for your response, making a connection, or posing a question for the reader to 

 ponder.



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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Macbeth Journal #9

Macbeth Journal #9

Respond to one of the prompts below; be sure to cite textual evidence, post, and reply. Don't forget to include your name, the bold-faced title that represents your journal prompt selection, and your class period in the title.
  • Life and Death-In Act I Malcom states, “Nothing in his life/Became him like the leaving it, as he refers to the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. Malcolm also says that this Thane of Cawdor threw away the dearest thing he owned. How might these two statements also apply to Macbeth? Could these apply to people in actual life?
  • Good versus Evil-One of the themes in Macbeth centers on evil, which Shakespeare saw as a force beyond human understanding. Do you think Shakespeare also saw evil as stronger than the forces of good?
  • The Epitome of Sympathy-The philosopher Aristotle argued that a bad man cannot be the principal character of a tragedy. Does Shakespeare keep you from losing all sympathy for Macbeth in spite of Macbeth’s increasing viciousness? If so at what point did you lose sympathy? Why?
  • Strengths are Weaknesses-One critic has observed that part of Macbeth’s tragedy is the fact that many of his strengths are his weaknesses. Explain this paradox.
  • Alternate Ending-Think of a single event that could have averted Macbeth’s tragic end. Write a summary or short script from that moment to the alternate ending.

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Macbeth Journal #8

Macbeth Journal #8

After reading ACT V Scene 5 answer the questions below in your journal response. Don't forget to include your name and class period as the title.

  • Who is Macbeth talking to?
  • What is he saying? 
  • What is the irony of Macbeth’s expression of this sentiment?
  • What is his state of mind at this point of the play? 
  • What is the symbolism of the candle? 
  • Which group provided the most effective portrayal based on what has been discussed in class?
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Macbeth Journal #7

Macbeth Journal #7

Draft journal #7 by selecting one of the prompts below. Be sure to cite evidence, post on the blog, and reply. Don't forget to include your name, the journal title, and your class period at the beginning of your response.
  • The Trouble with Tragedy-  Describe what is happening to Lady Macbeth in scene 1. Why is she so troubled? How has she changed since the beginning of the play? Does he change relate to the theme of ambition in the play? How do you differ from Lady Macbeth?
  • Fit to be King?- In scene 2 Scottish rebels are discussing Macbeth. What is the metaphor they use to describe his role as king? What message does this metaphor get across and is it effective? What does it take to be a good leader?
  • King and Country-In Act 2 Scene 4 we see strange happenings. Now in Act 5 scene 2 the country is described as sick and in need of medicine. Why does this metaphor work? Do the strange happenings or current sickness say anything about Macbeth as king? What does the metaphor say about kingship in general?
  • The Nature of Things-Describe the role of nature in this scene. Does it differ from how we see nature portrayed earlier in the play? Does this tie into the theme everything is not always what it seems? Why or why not?

Please see the discussion board rubric linked below.
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Macbeth Journal #6

Macbeth Journal #6

Post a response to one of the prompts below; you must provide at least two citations from the text to support your position. Title your work with your first and last name, include the bold-faced title below and your class period, and don’t forget to respond.
  • No Man of Woman Born (4.1)-What is the significance of apparition number two?
  • I Just Can’t Wait to be King…(4.3)-Why does Malcolm think he doesn’t have kingly qualities? What inspires him to change his mind? Do the characters in this scene think Macbeth has kingly qualities? What do you think it takes to be a good leader? Would you want to be king?
  • What Makes a Man? (4.3)-Discuss the instances that manhood is addressed in this scene. How is “manliness” a motivator in previous scenes. Based on your discovery compare and contrast the values of being a man in Macbeth to manhood in modern times.  

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