Cyberbullying Resources for Comm 11

Here are 2 websites I recommend:

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/ - a comprehensive website, broken down into different age categories.

http://www.athinline.org/ - an MTV website that deals with a variety of issues teens face: cyberbullying, sexting, constant and controlling messaging.

This section is especially helpful for dealing with Facebook bullying:
http://www.athinline.org/q-and-a/1-someone-is-trying-to-make-my-life-miserable-by-posting-lies-about-me-on-my-facebook-wall#question

Alpha - Synthesis Essay

Hi Alpha blocks A and D,

On the side is the in-class example for the synthesis essay (along with the question, should you need it). Please come to class tomorrow prepared. You may bring in an outline and notes, and you may refer to the stories as you write (you can even post-it relevant sections).

Remember, key criteria:
-a clear, defined thesis statement
-examples and evidence support the premise of the thesis

Good luck!

Discussion Question 2

Is Macbeth feminist - in that it has roles for strong, dynamic women, for its time - or is it troublesome in its treatment of women? Defend your answer.

Discussion Question - Macbeth

I forgot to remind you about this in class, so deadline this week will be Tuesday.

So far (up until midway through Act 3), what is the worst thing that any character does in the play? Defend your answer.

Discussion Question 2

We talked a little in class about why we still read Shakespeare, so many years later. I suggested that it's because many of the character's thoughts, feelings, and experiences still ring true hundreds of years later. Why do you think we still read Shakespeare? Should we still read Shakespeare?

Discussion Question 1

What kind of marriage do you think Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have? Who has more power in the relationship?

Macbeth

This week, we began our study of Macbeth. We looked at prophecies: their nature, and whether there is any such thing as a true prophecy - or if all prophecies are self-fulfilling.
We read Act 1 out loud in class, and viewed the Polanski film version.

As you read through the play, you will be working on a Quotes assignment: you will choose one important quote from each act, and complete a brief analysis of it (why did you choose it? how does it contribute to characterization/theme?). Handout available at the side.

Shakepeare introductory notes are also available to the side.