9/4

ENTER: WHAT WERE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR SUMMER VACATION? (6 lines)

EXIT: What are TWO goals you have for this year?

9/6ENTER: What does your IDEAL CLASSROOM look like? 5 lines

EXIT: What will YOU do to demonstrate PRIDE this year? 4 lines

9/6Brit Lit Enter: Reflect on Summer Reading. What was easy/difficult about it? (6 lines)

Exit: Whose intro did you find most interesting? Why? 3 lines

Film Enter: What was the best movie you saw this summer? What made it GOOD? (5 lines)

9/7Film Enter: What was easy/difficult about the “Favorite Movie” essay? 5 lines

Exit: What are you looking forward to this weekend?

English Enter: What study skills are useful when taking a test/quiz? 5 lines9/10/12Film Enter: WORD SPLASH!Create a 4-line story using the following words:*SET *SCORE *FRAME *SOUNDTRACK

English Enter: How important is FREEDOM OF SPEECH to you? How far would you go to defend it? (ex: protest, jail, etc.) 6 linesEXIT: What was the most interesting point made in our discussion today?

9/11/12Film Enter: What are some things that can ruin a movie experience? 5 linesExit: One bad example of EDIT or CLOSE-UP in Manos.

English Enter: What skills are useful when reading a piece of literature for the first time? 5 linesExit: What can you tell about the society in 1984 so far? 5 lines

9/12/12Film Enter: Is MANOS truly the worst movie you’ve ever seen? Explain. 5 linesExit: One technique used well in The Artist.English Enter: Read the news article in your folder and respond in 5 lines. Do you agree with this policy? Why?

Exit: What did you find most interesting in today’s reading?9/13Film Enter: As you watch The Artist, find TWO techniques used well (be specific!). 4 linesExit: What do you think of The Artist so far?

English Enter: Why do you think Winston risked his life to write in the diary? Do you think he’ll get caught? 5 lines

9/14/12Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in your FAVORITE movie? (the one you wrote about in your essay). 5 lines

English Enter: How is LANGUAGE important to FREEDOM? 5 linesExit- Weekend9/17/12Film Enter: What is your favorite movie that is based on a BOOK? Why do you like it? 5 lines

Exit: One technique used well in Shawshank.

English Enter: Read the article about the soda ban in NYC. Does this restriction seem too “Big Brother?” Explain. 5 lines

9/18/12Film Enter: Compare/contrast “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption” with the movie. 5 linesExit: One thing you liked in Shawshank today.

English Enter: Do you think adults should fear today’s youth? Explain. 5 lines9/19/12Film Enter: Do you believe Andy is innocent? Why/why not? 3 lines

Exit: One interesting thing in Shawshank today.

English Enter: “We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.” What do you think this quote could mean? 5 linesExit: Reflect on the work of the Records Department.

9/20/12Film Enter: “HOPE is a dangerous thing”- Red.Do you agree? Why? 5 linesExit: How did you like Shawshank?

English Enter: Compare/contrast the 1984 book/movie. 5 linesExit: PREDICT what might happen next in 1984.9/21/12English Enter: What are TWO adjectives you would use to describe Winston? Explain. 5 lines.

Film- Quiz9/24/12Film Enter: “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes”- Thoreau. What do you think this quote means? 5 linesExit: One thing you liked in Devil Wears Prada.

English Enter: SUMMARIZE the plot of 1984 so far. 6 lines. Exit: Why do you think the girl with the dark hair keeps following Winston?

9/25/12

Film Enter: Compare/contrast the Devil Wears Prada book and movie (after I read). 5 lines.Exit: What did you like most in DWP today?

English Enter: How difficult would it be for you to not commit “facecrime?” Explain 4 lines.Exit: One thing you have questions about or don’t understand in 1984.

9/26/12Film Enter: Have you ever changed yourself to fit in at work or with certain people? Explain. 5 linesExit: How did you like Devil Wears Prada?

English Enter: Do you think writing in his journal is helping Winston with his frustration/anxiety? Explain. 5 lines.

9/27/12Film Enter: Find an example of an ESTABLISHING shot and a MONTAGE as you watch Hunger Games. 4 lines

10/1/12Film and English Enter: We’re halfway through the marking period! How are you doing with P.R.I.D.E so far? 5 lines10/2/12Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in Hunger Games? Explain.

English Enter: “Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.” Explain this quote (5 lines)

10/3/12

Film Enter: Evaluate how well the scene I read from The Hunger Games was translated to the film. 6 lines

English Enter: Imagine Winston is using TWITTER instead of his journal. Compose FOUR tweets that he might create! (140 character limit)

10/4/12

Film Enter: Do you know anyone who is a compulsive liar or who isn’t true to him/herself? Explain. 5 lines

Exit: What is one unusual thing about Holly so far?

English Enter: Write a journal entry from JULIA’S point of view. What might her feelings be about Winston/The Party? 6 lines

10/5/12

English Enter: Is 1984 a satire? The world of 1984 might feel at first like a nightmare, existing only in Orwell’s imagination- but how much of it is based on things which are real, only taken to extremes in the novel? (6 lines)

10/8/12

Film Enter: As you watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s, find TWO techniques used well (be specific!)

Exit: What you liked best today.

English Enter: How are Winston and Julia the SAME? How are they DIFFERENT? 5 lines

Exit: One interesting point from your group’s discussion.

10/9/12Film Enter: Do you agree with Holly that no one “belongs” to another person? Explain. 5 linesExit: How did you like Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

English Enter: Do you think Winston and Julia’s relationship is destined to fail? Explain. 5 lines.10/10/12Film Enter: How does Ch. 1 of Wizard of Oz compare to the movie? (after I read) 5 lines

Exit: What you found interesting today.English Enter: READ the article in your folder. What could the implications be for YOU (5 lines). Then SHARE with your group.Exit: Summarize what you read today!

English Enter: What questions do you still have about 1984, or what don’t you understand? 5 linesFilm Enter: Compare and contrast Ch. 2 of Oz with the movie.Exit: Weekend

10/15/12Film Enter: Do prompt in folder!

English Enter: What are TWO adjectives that describe JULIA? Explain. 5 lines.Exit: One interesting thing from today’s reading.

10/16/12Film Enter: Compare/contrast the description of EMMA with CHER from Clueless (after I read). 4 lines.Exit: One thing you liked.

English Enter: What is your biggest FEAR/PHOBIA? Explain. 5 linesExit- SUMMARIZE what you read.10/18/12Film Enter: Describe TWO techniques used well in Clueless (now, or as you watch).

Exit: How did you like Clueless?English Enter: Describe two CONFLICTS in 1984 (in “man vs.” terms). 5 lines.Exit: Do you trust O’Brien? Why/why not?

10/19/12Film Enter: Your thoughts on the BEATLES (fave songs, what you know about them, etc.). 4 lines

English Enter: What effect does point of view (3rd person limited) have on 1984? How would it be different in 1st person or 3rd person omniscient? 5 lines.

Exit: Weekend.

October 22, 2012

Film Enter: What was easy/difficult about the ADAPTATION essay? 5 lines.

Exit: One thing you liked in Across the Universe.

English Enter: How has Winston CHANGED since the beginning of the book? 5 lines.

Exit: What types of ideas do you think are contained in “the book?”

October 23, 2012

Film Enter: Which band’s lyrics would you like to see turned into a movie? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: How did you like Across the Universe?

October 24, 2012

Film Enter: How accepting are you of films/media that are “outside the box?” Explain 5 lines.

Exit: One technique used well in Royal Tenenbaums.

English Enter: Reflect on Ms. Baines’ presentation yesterday! 5 lines

10/25/12

Film Enter: Which Royal Tenenbaums character do you like best so far? Explain. 5 lines. (ex: Royal, Chas, Margot, Eli, Richie)

Exit: Most interesting thing today.

English Enter: Do you think it was necessary for Orwell to include the LONG excerpt from Goldstein’s book? Explain. 5 lines.

October 31, 2012

Film Enter: What has been your experience with reading SHAKESPEARE? 5 lines

Exit: One thing you liked.

English Enter: Now that they’ve been caught, will Winston and Julia stay loyal to one another? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: What do you need to review for the test?

November 1, 2012

Film Enter: What are the similarities/differences between Taming of the Shrew and 10 Things…5 lines.

11/2/12

Film Enter: What are 2 characteristics of Shakespearian comedy found in 10 Things…? (use sheet in folder)

Exit: Weekend.

11/5/12

Film Enter: As you watch She’s the Man, find TWO characteristics of Shakespearian comedy. Explain.

English Enter: Reflect on your Lit Circle book so far! 5 lines.

11/7/12

Film and English Enter:

What was your greatest accomplishment this marking period? What is one goal you have for NEXT marking period?

On Post-it: 3 INTERESTING things and 3 WONDERINGS

239-245

11-8-12

Film Enter: What are 2 similarities between Twelfth Night and She’s the Man?

English Enter: Was Winston’s rebellion worth it? Explain. 5 lines

250-256

Exit: 3 wonderings as you read.

11/12/12

Film Enter: What do you know about The Odyssey/Greek mythology? (names, places, etc). 5 lines

Exit: Interesting thing in O, Brother…

English Enter: What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses as a writer/reader? 5 lines

Exit: Write down something interesting that someone else had on his/her reading log!

11/13/12

Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in O Brother, Where Art Thou? (now, or as you watch)

Exit: What you liked best

English Enter: Read the description of Winston on pg. 271 and DRAW what you think he looks like now.

Exit: Look up ONE of your unfamiliar words and define it. Share with a neighbor.

11-14-12

English Enter: Which character in 1984 have you found most interesting? Why? 5 lines.

Exit: How did you like 1984? Would you recommend that

all high school students read it? Why/why not?

11/15/12

Film Enter: What CLIQUES exist at Sun Valley? Do they get along with each other? Explain. 5 lines.

11/19/12

Film Enter: Which Breakfast Club character do you relate to most? Explain. (Brian, John, Claire, Allison, Andy). 5 lines

Exit: How did you like Breakfast Club?

English Enter: If Orwell wrote 1984 TODAY, what do you think would change? Would any aspects of the story be different? Explain. 5 lines.

11/20/12

Film Enter: To what extent does CONFORMITY play a role in RELIGION? Explain. 5 lines.

11/26

Film Enter: So far, how does conformity play a role in Saved? (5 lines)

Exit: How did you like Saved?

English Enter: List everything you know about BRITISH history. 5 lines.

Exit: One thing you learned or re-learned today.

11/27/12

Film Enter: Have you ever been pressured into doing something you didn’t want to do? How did you handle it? 5 lines.

Exit: What you found interesting in Swing Kids.

English Enter: What are some things you should do/not do when writing a formal ESSAY? 5 lines.

11/29/12

Film Enter: How does the HJ get its members to CONFORM? 5 lines.

Exit- How did you like Swing Kids?

English Enter: What is your definition of a HERO? Explain. 5 lines.

11/30/12

Film Enter: Give an example of someone who is a NON-CONFORMIST. What qualities does he/she have?

5 lines.

English Enter: What do you know about ARCHETYPES? Give examples of archetypal characters, storylines, etc.

Exit: Weekend.

12/3/12

Film Enter: How is Luke establishing himself as a non-conformist? Explain- 5 lines (now, or as you watch).

Exit: Interesting thing in CHL

English Enter: What was easy/difficult about the 1984 essay? 5 lines

December 5, 2012

Film Enter: Is adolescence harder for BOYS or GIRLS? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: What you liked best today.

English Enter: As you watch the Beowulf movie, compare the battle with Grendel with what we read. 6 lines.

December 6, 2012

Film Enter: Read the excerpt from Queen Bees and Wannabes (in folder). How does it relate to Mean Girls? 6 lines.

English Enter: What is your favorite myth/legend/fairytale? Explain. 5 lines.

12/10/12

Film Enter: Who is the best teacher you’ve ever had? What makes him/her special? 5 lines.Exit: What you found interesting in DPS

English Enter: Do you think our society values PHYSICAL STRENGTH or INTELLIGENCE more? Defend your choice.

12/11/12Film Enter: Do you like Mr. Keating’s teaching methods? Explain. 5 lines.Exit: Interesting thing in DPS.English Enter: Who would you consider to be YOUR

foil in your own life? Explain. 5 lines.12/12/12Film Enter: Is Mr. Keating in ANY way responsible for Neil’s death? Explain. 5 lines.Exit: How did you like DPS?

English Enter: What HEROES and acts of BRAVERY define OUR culture? Explain. 6 lines.

12/13/12Film Enter: What is expected of WOMEN today? 6 lines.

Exit: One interesting thing in MLSEnglish Enter: How are Beowulf and Gilgamesh similar/different? Are they both epic heroes? WHY? 6 lines.

12/17/12Film Enter: If you were Ms. Watson, would you change your teaching methods to keep your job? Explain. 6 lines.English Enter: List everything you know about GREEK MYTHOLOGY(names, places, etc.)6 lines

Film Enter: Name a person who has changed the world for the better. What did he/she do that was significant? 6 lines.12/19/12Film Enter: What personality traits have you noticed Erin possesses so far? 5 lines.

12/20/12Film Enter: If you were Erin, would you continue with the investigation, even after being threatened? Explain. 6 lines

12/21/12Film Enter: Compare Erin to the “world changing” person you wrote about. What do they have in common? 5 lines.January 2, 2013Enter: What were the highlights of your winter break? 6 lines.

January 3, 2013Film Enter: What has been your experience with FUNDRAISERS? Have you been pressured to participate in one? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: Interesting thing in Chocolate War.

English Enter: Whose side do you take in the fight: Achilles’, or Hector’s? Explain why. 6 lines.

Exit: How did seeing Troy enhance your understanding of the Iliad?

January 4, 2013

Film Enter: If you were Jerry, would you take the chocolates on the 11th day? Explain. 5 lines.

English Enter: What are the similarities between Beowulf, Gilgamesh, and the Iliad? 6 lines.

1/7/13

Film Enter: Why do you think the ending of the Chocolate War movie was changed so drastically from the book? 6 lines.

English: Get in your color group. Together, do #5, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13 on pg. 79-80

1-8-13

Film Enter: As you watch Rudy, describe TWO techniques used well (be specific).

English Enter: What do you know about the MIDDLE AGES? 5 lines.

1/9/2013

Film Enter: What qualities that Rudy possesses are similar to those of other “world changing” people? Explain. 5 lines.

1/10/13

Film Enter: Describe your idea of a “NORMAL” teenager. 5 lines.

Exit: One thing you liked in Angus.

English Enter: Who is your favorite CHARACTER from a book, TV show, or movie? What do you like about him/her? 5 lines.

1/11/13

Film Enter: If you were Angus, would you go to the dance? (knowing it was a joke). Explain. 5 lines.

English Enter: What stereotypes are associated with religious figures (ex: nuns, monks). 5 lines.

Exit: Weekend

1/14/13

Film Enter: Compare/contrast Angus and Jerry (Chocolate War). 5 lines.

Exit: How did you like Angus?

English Enter: Which Canterbury Tales character do you find most interesting so far? Why? 5 lines

1-22-13

Film Enter: In what ways has Dewey made an impact on his students? 5 lines

1/29/13

Film Enter: What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? What made it scary/suspenseful? 5 lines.

English Enter: Give an example of SITUATIONAL IRONY and VERBAL IRONY!

1/23/13

Film Enter: What has been your favorite movie that we watched 1st semester? Why? 6 lines.

English Enter: What has been your favorite piece that we read this year? Why? 6 lines.

1/24/13

Film Enter: As you watch Spiderman, describe TWO techniques used well (be specific).

Exit- what you liked in Spiderman today.

1/25/13

Film and English Enter: What are TWO goals you have for the 3rd marking period?

1/28/13

English Enter: “Money is the root of all evil.” Comment on this quote! 6 lines.

1/30/13

Film Enter: Find an example of FRAME FOR EMOTION and CAMERA IS NOT A CAMERA as you watch Psycho.

Exit: One interesting thing in Psycho.

English Enter: We’re halfway there! What can you still do to improve your PRIDE? 6 lines

January 31, 2013

FILM ENTER: So far, how is suspense created in Psycho? 5 lines.

Exit: Interesting thing in Psycho

English Enter: pg. 176 #11: “Do people with the Pardoner’s ethics exist today- in all sorts of professions? Explain your response.” 6 lines.

February 1

Film Enter: How is FRAME FOR EMOTION used in YOUR favorite horror/suspense movie? 5 lines.

2/4/13

Film Enter: Find an example of CAMERA AS EYE and POINT OF VIEW EDITING in Red Eye.

English Enter: “What is the thing that women most desire?” Respond in 6 lines!

2/5/13

Film Enter: How is SUSPENSE created in Red Eye? 5 lines

English Enter: What can you tell about the Wife of Bath’s CHARACTER based on her story? Explain. 5 lines.

2/6

Film Enter: Find MONTAGE and CAMERA AS EYE in The Ring.

2/7/13

Film Enter: How is suspense created in The Ring? 5 lines.

English Enter: Whom are you writing your character description about? Why? 5 lines.

2/13/13

Film Enter: What is your biggest FEAR/PHOBIA? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: Interesting thing in Vertigo.

English Enter: What questions do you still have about resumes/interviews?

5 lines.

2/14/13

Film Enter: Have you, or has anyone you know, been OBSESSED with someone? Explain. 5 lines.

English Enter: What is your definition of the term “ROMANCE?” 6 lines.

2/15/13

Film Enter: How is suspense created in VERTIGO? 5 lines.

2/20/13

Film Enter: Find TWO Hitchcock techniques as you watch What Lies Beneath.

Voyeurism

Exit: Interesting thing in WLB

English Enter: Who is a modern character from a book/movie who demonstrates CHIVALRY?

5 lines.

Exit: So far, what characteristics of CHIVALRY are demonstrated in Sir Gawain? (at least 2)

2/21/13

Film Enter: How has suspense been created in What Lies Beneath?

2/22/13

Film Enter: What are some possible meanings of the title “What Lies Beneath?” Explain. 5 lines

2/25/13

Film Enter: Find TWO Hitchcock techniques as you watch The Others. Be specific!

2/26/13

Film Enter: Do you believe in ghosts/spirits/possessions? Explain. 6 lines.

Exit: How did you like the others?

English Enter: Read the CODE OF CHIVALRY in your folder. Which 2 rules are the most important today?

Explain. 5 lines

2/27/13

Film Enter: Have you ever had (or been) a NOSY neighbor? Explain. 5 lines

2/28/13

Film Enter: Find TWO Hitchcock techniques as you watch Rear Window. Be specific!

3/1/13

Film Enter: Do you think Mr. Thorwald killed his wife? Why/why not? 5 lines

Exit- Weekend

3/4/13

Film Enter: Describe two REGULAR techniques used well in Rear Window. 5 lines.

3/5/13

Film Enter: Describe TWO Hitchcock techniques used well in Disturbia. 5 lines.

3/6

Film Enter: Compare and contrast Disturbia and Rear Window (so far). 5 lines.

3/11/13

Film Enter: Find TWO Hitchcock techniques as you watch Wicker Park (be specific!).

3/12/13

Film Enter: How is suspense created in Wicker Park? 5 lines.

3/13/13

Film Enter: As you watch The Sixth Sense, find TWO Hitchcock techniques (be specific!).

3/14/13

Film Enter: Find two DIFFERENT Hitchcock techniques in The Sixth Sense.

3/15/13

Film Enter: How was SUSPENSE created in The Sixth Sense? 6 lines.

Exit: What are you looking forward to this weekend?

3/18/13

Film Enter: What was your favorite movie in the horror/suspense unit? Why? 6 lines.

4/2/13

Film Enter: Reflect on the storyboarding assignment. Did it help you learn the techniques better? Explain. 6 lines.

4/3/13

Film Enter: What are THREE elements of the horror movies we watched that are made fun of in Scary Movie 3?

4/5/13

Film Enter: What is your definition of a HERO? 5 lines.

4/8/13

ENTER: What are TWO goals you have for the FINAL marking period?

4/9/13

Film Enter: What HEROIC qualities does Bruce/Batman possess so far? 5 lines

English Enter: What can you learn about Elizabethan theater from Shakespeare in Love? 5 lines.

4/10/13

Film Enter: Compare Bruce/Batman to any OTHER hero in film or literature (2 similarities). 5 lines.

English Enter: What are the advantages/disadvantages of possessing political POWER? Explain. 6 lines.

4/11/13

Film Enter: Describe TWO techniques used well in Dark Knight (as you watch).

4/15/13

Film Enter: Describe two DIFFERENT techniques used well in Dark Knight.

Exit

English Enter: How is reading a PLAY different from narrative stories? 5 lines.

Exit: Make a prediction.

4/16/13

Film Enter: What KNOWLEDGE has Bruce gained over the course of the Batman movies? Explain. 5 lines.

Exit: What did you like best today?

English Enter: Are there any character traits you consider more MASCULINE? (ex: ambition).Explain. 5 lines.

4/17/13

Film Enter: Two techniques used well in Dark Knight Rises.

English: Compare/contrast Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. 5 lines.

4/18/13

Film Enter: Who are Bruce’s MENTORS/HELPERS? What do they offer him? 5 lines.

English Enter: If you were casting a modern movie version of Macbeth, who would you choose to play Macbeth/Lady Macbeth? Why? 6 lines.

4/19/13

Film Enter: What TESTS does Bruce have to go through in his hero’s journey? 5 lines.

4-24-13

Film Enter: Describe a (seemingly) small choice you made that ended up changing something in your life. 5 lines.

English- What are TWO words you would use to describe Macbeth at this point? Why? 5 lines.

5/6/13

Film Enter: How did you like Star Wars in the planetarium? 5 lines

English Enter: What have you accomplished with your research so far? 5 lines.

5/7/13

Film Enter: What HEROIC qualities does Luke Skywalker possess? Does he fit your original idea of a hero? Explain. 6 lines.

5/8/13

Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in Empire Strikes Back?

English Enter: Do you think the witches have caused any of the changes in Macbeth’s character, either directly or indirectly? Explain. 6 lines.

5/9/13

English Enter Pd 3- Do you have any sympathy for Lady Macbeth at this point? Why/why not? 5 lines.

5/10/13

Film Enter: How did you like Empire Strikes Back? 5 lines

5/13/13

Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in Revenge of the Sith? 5 lines.

English Enter: What have you accomplished with your i-search so far? 4 lines.

Exit: How did you like Macbeth?

5-14-13

Film Enter: What are TWO reasons Anakin is turning to the Dark Side?

Exit: Interesting thing in Revenge of the Sith.

English Enter: What are TWO central CONFLICTS in Macbeth? Explain. 6 lines.

5/22/13

Film Enter: Is it better to be LOVED or FEARED? Explain. 6 lines.

5/23/13

Film Enter: Do you believe in the concept of a “soul mate?” Explain. 5 lines.

5/24/13

Film Enter: What are TWO techniques used well in 500 Days of Summer?

5/29/13

English Enter: What happens when you hold onto anger for too long, or even enjoy it? Explain. 6 lines

5/30/13

English Enter (LAST ONE OF THE YEAR!): What was your favorite piece we read this year? Why? 6 lines.