6/1-8 Classnotes

6/8/11	INTRO: Check-in “x” tomorrow and make-up work time.  Friday, we well go to computer room to do class evaluations.  We will get Part I of the final exam in class tomorrow, as a take-home section of the exam. NOTES: Billy, Ryan, and Dash gave their creative presentation.  So did Taylor. HOMEWORK: Quiz on Monday, Persepolis.
6/7/11	INTRO:  We will have a final quiz on Persepolis. (maybe on Friday for Seniors) There will also be questions on the final exam about Persepolis. NOTES:  In groups, we answered the following questions and presented our findings to the rest of the class: Team 1: Who is our protagonist and how is the protagonist depicted? Marji pale with dark hair large eyes curious childish wants to be a prophet Team 2: Is the protagonist rebellious?  Yes, or no?  Support with text. yes, doesn’t want to convert yes, doesn’t want to wear veil Team 3: What has Satrapi chosen to emphasize in her childhood?  How is the passage of time presented? growing up- revolution fear examples: fire in theatre, guy tortured and killed, burn iron on back, urinated on, cut him into pieces Team 4: Describe Satrapi’s drawings.  How do the drawings add to the narrative of the story? adds emotion adds childish effects- she’s a child memory not too detailed- she’s portrayed as a child devil=former Shah of Iran foreshadowing in picture of serpent- even it had a childish quality Team 5: What information goes Satrapi give us in the introduction?  Is this introduction important?  Why or why not? explains background of Iran- oil- rich the “entire nation should not be judged by wrongdoings of a few extremists”- try to avoid classic judgements We then saw creative presentations by Eben, and by Max. HOMEWORK:  Finish Persepolis, if you haven’t.
6/6/11	INTRO: Thursday, we will have an “x” and make-up day.  Friday, we will go to the computer lab, in shifts, to do course evaluations.  Seniors will take final exam from 8-10, next Monday.  Average of 90 or above gets you a modified exam.  Underclass review will be next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Friday will be the final exam. NOTES: In our journals, we had to answer the following questions: responses also follow: 1.  Which aspect of Marji’s character do you identify with, or like the most?  The least? she doesn’t follow the rules sassy survives and flourishes in tough environment questions authority 2.  Why did Satrapi choose the comic medium to tell her story?  What is the effect? more efficient - like kids’ thought processes like a prisoner’s wall, it feels dark and crude images of butchery We then saw creative presentations by Lauren, and by Joe and Jay. Homework: Read pages 118-153, Persepolis.
6/3/11	NOTES:  In our journals, we answered the following 3 questions: 1.  What was your first experience with a comic book, or comic strip? 2.  If you can, explain the difference between a comic book and a graphic novel. comic book:                              graphic novel:                shorter                                        longer lots of shorts-similar to               connected story- like a novel short stories                                                    comedy or entertainment            more serious Marvel, DC (made by...)             smaller publishers ? both comic books and graphic novels: pictures element of narrative 3.  What is the difference between a graphic novel/comic book, or comic strip, and a regular novel?  Why are those differences important? graphic novel:                           regular novel: pics instead of words                  uses words for detail for detail                              like a play with pics We saw a short slide show entitles “What’s a medium of communication?” (different types of pipes in which information flows).  Captain America came out of WWII. We then did a chalk talk activity with the following questions and responses: What was happening in your world in 2002? sports camp confusion about what was going on in the world- fear as well because not fully understanding what had happened was in 2nd grade can’t remember What was happening in the world in 2002? war debate about war- to retaliate violently or not after 9/11 invading Iraq- shock and awe hated anyone of Arabic descent fear mongering conformity Bush approval rating 80% Twin Towers had fallen 3 months ago We finished the class with Vaughn’s creative project presentation. HOMEWORK: Read pages 94-117, Persepolis.
6/2/11	“x” day, and make-up work day HOMEWORK: Read pages 72-93, Persepolis.  Creative projects due Friday.
6/1/11	INTRO: There will be an “x” on Thursday, but a lot of people will be doing make-up work. NOTES: We finished watching Cool Hand Luke and talked about it.  Also worked on the “quiz” questions about the movie. Comments: no real character development other than Luke no other story plots simple, uncomplicated plot it’s a drama, rather than an action flick that would have tense action sequence at the beginning s l o w, but that sort of mirrored their daily lives now Any parallels with life in the military?  Definition of complete institution: an institution that has all components necessary to operate independently-  The military is a “travelling complete institution” HOMEWORK: Read pages 47-71, Persepolis.  Creative project is now due on Friday, seniors presenting first.  Finish the “quiz” questions on the movie.