Class Notes: Feb. 9, 2010

C-block (Honors)

AGENDA :
1. Griet exercise - how does Griet "see" differently from other characters in the novel?
2. Discussion of FQs from last night with special attention to the thematic elements of seeing and not seeing, illumination and light, reality and appearance, truth, etc.
3. Look at "The Milkmaid" (and contemporary painting "The Idle Servant")

HOMEWORK: 1. Read to pg.82
2. Complete Focus Questions
3. Volunteers - bring in parts for camera obscura
4. If you have not yet chosen an artist, look at the list below and have someone ready to run by me on Thursday.

D-block

AGENDA :
1. Research and work on powerpoints for This Boy's Life project.

1950's Powerpoint presentation schedule:

Wednesday, February 10:

• The American Dream: Nick P.
  
• Elvis Presley: Brittany & Chloe
  
• 1950s sports: Connor
• Boy Scouts: Michael & John
• Atom bomb: Ben & Billy
• Jack London: Grace & Emma
• 1950s cars & travel: Sam & Niko
  

Friday, February 12:

• Alaska: Alyssa & Marissa
  
• Early Vietnam War: Zach S.
  
• 1950s music: Marc & Zack L.
  
• James Dean: Zoe
• 1950s TV: Alex & Megan
  
• Private schools: Anthony
• 1950s toys: Teodor
• 1950s games: Ray
  

HOMEWORK: Work on TBL project