Post #5: Character Analysis #2: Foil Characters

Overview

In this post, you will be contrasting the character you analysed in your Character Analysis #1 post with his or her foil character.

Remember

 A foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character to highlight the traits of the other character.

Task

• Review the character that you discussed in your first character analysis post
• Decide who this character's foil is
• Write a paragraph discussing the differences between the two characters
• Write a second paragraph that summarizes how the differences of these characters contribute to the plot of Much Ado About Nothing (how these characters keep the plot interesting)
• Be sure to include AT LEAST 2 QUOTES from the text that you feel demonstrate that the characters you are discussing are foils
• Include an image or images that you feel captures the qualities of the characters you contrast in this post

Due: Monday 5/5/14

Rubric	Possible Points	Your Points
Work submitted follows directions            Submitted on time            2 to 3 paragraphs minimum	2
Quality of work          Meets blog requirements for entries            Uses resources (journal and play)            Shows deep understanding of text	6
Technology and Formatting            Uses academic language            No grammar or spelling errors            Uses technology appropriately	2
Total:	10

Post #4: Best Journal Entry

Overview

For this post, you will choose your best journal entry to put in your blog.

Task

• Decide which journal entry you think is your best, then type it into your blog.
• Explain why you think that the entry you chose exemplifies your best work.
• Give a brief description of which Habit of Mind you can apply to the entry, as well as a GLO. 
• DO NOT just list the HOM and GLO! Expound on why you think they apply to your journal entry!
• Provide an image that captures what you are discussing in the particular journal entry you entered.

DUE: Monday, 5/5/14

Rubric	Possible Points	Your Points
Work submitted follows directions            Submitted on time            2 to 3 paragraphs minimum	2
Quality of work          Meets blog requirements for entries            Uses resources (journal and play)            Shows deep understanding of text	6
Technology and Formatting            Uses academic language            No grammar or spelling errors            Uses technology appropriately	2
Total:	10

Post #3: Close Analysis of Text

Objective

Close analysis of Shakespearean language.

Task

"Sigh No More" is the song that Balthasar sings to Don Pedro, Leonato and Claudio as they set the trap for Benedick (Act II, Sc.III, p.26)

Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more;
    Men were deceivers ever;
One foot in sea and one on shore,
    To one thing constant never;
        Then sigh not so,
        But let them go,
    And be you blithe and bonny;
Converting all your sounds of woe
    Into. Hey nonny, nonny.

Sing no more ditties, sing no mo,
    Or dumps so dull and heavy;
The fraud of men was ever so,
    Since summer first was leavy.
        Then sigh not so, 
        But let them go,
    And be you blithe and bonny,
Converting all your sounds of woe
    Into Hey, nonny, nonny.

Your job is to paraphrase the song, then answer the following questions in TWO to THREE paragraphs.

• What does the song say about the nature of men?
• What does the song recommend women do in response?
• Explain whether or not you agree with what the song claims.
• How does the song reflect the action of the play?
• Why do you think Don Pedro and his co-conspirators choose to use this song when they do?

Be sure to include an IMAGE that you feels captures the meaning of the song!

Due: Monday, 4/28

Rubric	Possible Points	Your Points
Work submitted follows directions            Submitted on time            2 to 3 paragraphs minimum	2
Quality of work          Meets blog requirements for entries            Uses resources (journal and play)            Shows deep understanding of text	6
Technology and Formatting            Uses academic language            No grammar or spelling errors            Uses technology appropriately	2
Total:	10

Student Blog Links

Overview

Below are google documents that contain URLs for your classmates' blogs.
Please choose TWO blogs to comment on.

Comment Criteria

• Compliment ONE thing about your classmates blog and EXPLAIN why you like it.
• Offer ONE suggestion for improvement (Use the rubric for guidance)
• Answer a question that your classmate posted, or ask a question in your comment

Link to Blogs

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJ7pWG7zBdKO615qUSv-tN2LaKmA4bnlKMuwltEypuY/edit

Post # 2: Character Analysis #1

Overview

For this blog entry, you will examine one character from MAAN closely. 

Task

• Choose a character that you connect with or admire.
• Pick one or two adjectives from the list below (or come up with your own) and write a few paragraphs about your character using these descriptive words.
• Some things to consider in your paragraphs:
• Why do you connect with this character?
• Are they similar to you, or different in a way you wish you were more like?
• How does the character contribute to the action/tone of the plot?
• Provide a quote from the text that you feel captures the essence of that character's personality
• Be sure to include the Act, Scene, and Page Number of your chosen quote
• Explain why you think this quote typifies (represents) this character
• Include an image that you think captures the essence of this character

Traits

                           adventurous                                     cynical
                           charming                                         romantic
                           mischievous                                     clever
                           jealous                                             funny
                           confused                                         gloomy                            
                           serious                                            playful
                            witty                                               obedient
                           sneaky                                            assertive
                           melancholy                                      proud

Rubric	Possible Points	Your Points
Work submitted follows directions            Submitted on time            2 to 3 paragraphs minimum	2
Quality of work          Meets blog requirements for entries            Uses resources (journal and play)            Shows deep understanding of text	6
Technology and Formatting            Uses academic language            No grammar or spelling errors            Uses technology appropriately	2
Total:	10