It’s November 16. 
Today is the “International Day for Tolerance.” Who are you tolerant of, but just barely?

Trivial Fact of the Day: You can make 75 million toothpicks from one cord of wood.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Perhaps our eyes need to be washed  by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again.”  --Alex Tan (American Author)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  tremulous (adjective) –  use this word to describe someone or an animal that is fearful or showing fright.  What makes you feel the most tremulous?

Happy Friday!!  After reading the blog, look over 19th & 20th Century Theatre. There is a Hot Potato Quiz. It is fill in the blank. Use the powerpoint to help you.  You guys have been working so hard on the Theatre Museum. Here is our schedule after Turkey Day: On Monday, we will talk about putting everything together using Animoto. Tuesday - Thursday we will film.  Friday - Wednesday we will put in our videos and ready it for presentation.  

Have a fabulous week off!! 

It’s November 14.
Today is “National Teddy Bear Day.” What ever happened to your first teddy bear or stuffed animal? What if it could write down its story?

Trivial Fact of the Day: Frogs drink through their skin. Do think it would be cool to be able to drink through your skin?

Interesting Quote of the Day: “The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.” --Flora Whittemore (American Writer)

Vocabulary Word of the Day: raucous (adjective) – Use this descriptor in front of a noun that could be described as loud or boisterous. What are the top three raucous events you have attended?

 

No journal!! Today the scripts AND rehearsals WILL be done. Everything else needs to be complete by Friday!!

It’s November 13. 
Today is “World Kindness Day.”  How might you show kindness today?

Trivial Fact of the Day:  Pound for pound, wood is stronger than steel.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “It takes courage to be creative. Just as soon as you have a new idea, you are a minority of one.”  
-- E. Paul Torrance  (American Psychologist and Author)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  tedious (adjective) – use this word to describe a person or event that is boring or dull.  Outside of school, what is the most tedious thing that you have to do?  Could you write about it so that it sounds interesting?

 

No terms today!! By the end of the class, I need to see your "play" and script. And continue working on pics, ppts, backgrounds, posters, etc.

It’s November 12. 
Today is “National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day.”  What’s the most heartwarming personal narrative you could write?

Trivial Fact of the Day: A group of unicorns is called a blessing.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast.”  -- Oscar Wilde (Irish Playwright and Poet)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  chastise (verb) – use this action verb when you are criticizing something or someone pretty severely.  Would you chastise Oscar Wilde for his quote above, or do you think he is right?

Journal - 11/13/12!! Ms. Conrad will be showing us the best ways to use Animoto. Be sure to pay close attention. Animoto is the program that you guys will use to put the montages together.  

 

It’s November 9. 
Today is “Chaos Never Dies Day.”  Do you believe there can ever be calm without chaos?

Trivial Fact of the Day: The longest human foot on record is currently 27 inches.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Dwell in possibility.”  --Emily Dickinson  (American poet)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  serenity (noun) – a state of calmness and peace where one feels untroubled.  One can experience serenity on Chaos Never Dies Day, right?  Where do you experience serenity?

 

Happy Friday!!! Skits - finish writing, costumes?, props?, background? - all of these decisions have to be made before filming will begin.  Make sure everything else for your montage is completed so next week we can begin putting everything together to create our final projects.

It’s November 7. 
Today is “Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds day.”  Why do adults like bittersweet chocolate but not kids?

Trivial Fact of the Day: “The” is the most used word in the English language.  The word “set” has the most definitions in most English dictionaries.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”  --John Lennon (British musician and Beatle)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  maverick (noun) – this is a synonym you can use for a person who is independent or a non-conformist.  Who is a famous maverick you know about?  Who is an non-famous maverick you know?

 

There is no journal today because you guys did one yesterday. We HAVE to have a status of the class today. I need to know where each group is in their planning. Once the blog has been read, your group needs to get out your storyboard. This is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the project!!!! The storyboard is the guide of your project.  Storyboards will be turned in at the end of class. After completing the storyboard, each group needs to create a script to perform.

It’s November 6. 
Today is “National Saxophone Day.”  Would you rather play the smallest saxophone (15 cm) or the largest saxophone (2 meters)?

Trivial Fact of the Day: Teenage boys use more shampoo and less deodorant than teenage girls.  What’s up with that?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Life is something that happens when you can’t get to sleep.”  --Fran Leibowitz (American author)

 

Complete the journal for today. Remeber 5 or more sentences will get you the best grade.  Review the English Renaissance ppt. The take the english Renaissance Quiz. When finished, continue working on  project. Hopefully filming can begin Thursday!!!

It’s November 5. 
Today is “National Gunpowder Day.” Do not celebrate this one!  I expect to see all your fingers and eyes intact** tomorrow!

 

Happy Monday!! Today is Journal Day!! Remember the journal needs to have a minimum of 5 sentences in order to get full credit.

 

Click on Italian Renaissance ppt. The quiz is on Ms. McCarthy's site. It is a matching quiz. Don't forget to use the ppt to help you get the highest grade possible. 

It’s November 2. 
Today is National “Cookie Monster Day.”  How many Oreos  do you think the average person can fit in his/her mouth?

 

No journal today!!!  Work on your projects!!!

It’s November 1. 
Today is “National Author’s Day.”  What would you say to your favorite author if he/she was sitting next to you?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” --Milton Berle (American humorist)


Watch the Medieval Powerpoint on our site. Important!!!!! Go to Ms McCarthy's class and click on the Medieval hot potato quiz. It is a crossword puzzle. When finished, continue working on Virtual Theatre History Project.