Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Antigone Reading and Questions 8th Period
8th Period
Complete reading Guided Questions through #17
AND:
Task 5 (Homework) – lines 289-294 foreshadow Creon’s downfall
1. What warning does the Chorus seem to be giving?
2. Why is the warning significant in light of Creon’s actions? Why are Creon’s actions questionable?
3. Predict what will happen to Creon if he continues on the course he has set.
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Mask Assignment Due 1/24 (B) 1/25 (A) Rubric is below the assignment
Greek Drama – Mask
Assignment Pre-AP English 2
Due Mon 1/24 (B) 1/25 (A)
Assignment:
You are a costume designer for
a production of Antigone. The director has given you a description of
each character. You are to select one character and create a mask for him or
her. In order to create an accurate mask, you must examine what you know about
the character – what makes him or her tick? What words would you use to
describe his or her personality? What are his or her physical attributes – what
does he or she look like? What does your color scheme imply about the
character’s personality?
Materials Needed:
*A plain mask from craft or costume store, or make your
own with clay, papier mache or other materials: no paper plates or notebook paper – it must be three-dimensional
and the approximate size of a human face or larger.
*You
can apply papier mache to an inflated balloon and then pop the balloon when
your mask is ready. Each layer takes a
day or so to dry, so this method must be started soon. Check out: http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/papermache/ht/PaperMache.htm
*Paint or markers
*Yarn
or other materials used for hair; jewels, rope, crowns, etc.
Assignment:
THE MASK: (75 points)
1.
Make the mask out of suitable material.
2.
Mask will be large enough to cover your own face.
3.
Mask will be decorated using paint or markers, yarn or other materials for
hair, and other art materials as you desire
4.
The mask should reflect a character’s position in life (priest, commoner,
royalty), his or her age and gender, his or her emotions (expression of
exaggerated happiness, sadness, neutrality)
5.
Your name must be printed and class period on the back side of the mask.
6. Attach a string to the back
of the mask so as to be worn.
TWO PARAGRAPHS: (25 points)
7.
Analyze your character and describe your mask. Assume you are part of the
production staff, so your description MUST analyze your chosen
character’s personality, explain your character’s motivation at this time, what
portion of the play you are attempting to capture, and what emotions you want
to reveal about your character at that moment.
You MUST provide 2 examples from the text. (The paper is analytical- no 1st or 2nd person
pronouns.)
8.
Description follows MLA format.
THE PRESENTATION: Rubric
COUNTS AS A Project GRADE.
“SHOW” your mask to the class
and explain what is in your written paper. Extra points will be awarded to
anyone who memorizes some of the lines for his or her character and actually
performs them behind the mask. J
RUBRIC for GREEK MASK
(100 - 90)This mask looks similar to
the Greek mask examples we viewed in class.
It shows exaggerated facial features and an expression that suits the
character. Character traits are
represented in the mask. The mask is
sturdy and shows that time and effort went into its creation.
(89 - 80). Satisfactory.
This mask is also in the
style of classic Greek theater masks, showing exaggerated facial features. Some character traits are represented in the
mask. The facial expression suits the character chosen but the mask may show
errors/problems in craftsmanship, a somewhat rushed production, or limited
understanding of the character.
(79 - 70) Basic. This mask shows effort, shows at least some
effort to create facial expression, and portrays a specific character. It may not show full understanding of the
character’s complexities or of the traditions of Greek theater or may fail to
indicate character traits through its design. Errors or problems in crafting
the mask seem to indicate poor effort or last-minute construction.
(68 and below) Limited Fails to show facial
characteristics necessary for Greek theater.
This mask could be attached to almost any character and lacks distinction.
WRITTEN PORTION
(100 - 90) Accomplished. The essay is clear, well written, almost flawless
spelling, punctuation, grammar and fluid syntax. This paper is interesting and
insightful and shows the ability to read between and beyond the lines as well
as on the line. You have made good use of your dialectical journal.
(89 - 80). Satisfactory.
Well written, but just a little less
so. A few more little errors, a little less fluid in writing style. The
material is covered but it is not as insightful. It is very Good, but just not
a WOW. It shows less ability to read
between and beyond the lines.
(79 - 70) Basic. It
feels a little skimpy. It makes a few too many small writing errors in
spelling, punctuation, and grammar. It covers the rubric requirements, but it
doesn’t reflect any depth in the character analysis. It feels ordinary and says
the obvious, showing effort but no real finesse in interpretation.
(68 and below) Limited Paper
is short. It is awkwardly worded and has many typos, or grammar errors. This
paper doesn’t answer all the rubric requirements. In fact, It spends a lot of
time explaining what “materials” were used to make the mask and less important
information, but addresses the real rubric requirements of analyzing the
character’s motivations and how that is revealed in the mask in a very
superficial or shallow manner.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
The Screwtape Letters
In case you forgot, you will need The Screwtapw Letters by C.S. Lewis this week!
I hope you enjoyed the Break!😎
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