January 22, January 25, 26

January 22

In class Criterion A Essay    60 minutes     handwritten

Using your research write an essay that examines the following question:  
Why is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein still relevant today?   

Use subject-specific language, include background information (what was going on in society?), mention genre, mention themes.

Criterion Ai, Aii:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, historical and personal contexts,
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including specialized language, concepts and processes.

January 25, 26



1.  Warm-up:   What are you doing?    -   good for warming up the brain and body, and practicing using the brain and body differently at the same time
      
  https://youtu.be/zGvKVWv1fFQ?list=PL0F098B1E301351CC

2.  Organize groups

Purple: Arturo, Andrea, Nicolai, Liliana
Blue:   Yuhan, Fenna, Nicole, Martim
Yellow:  Carlota, Ana, Nicholas, Pierre
Red: Rodolphe, Audrey, Joppa

3.  Brainstorm ideas for a play/video

What is brainstorming?  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainstorming
What is a mind map? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map 

http://www.fengshuidana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/How-to-mind-map-1-e1477607963555.jpg

• Brief for play:  
• ensemble piece
• 3 acts
• 5-8 minute play, 
• name of the play,
• message of the play
• audience for the play
• each person has the same face time (no stars), 
• shows 2 emotions,  (there can be more emotions in the play but you need to focus and show 2 emotions that help the audience understand your message).
• no violence
• Each student in the play must create a character (worksheet will be available).  How will you portray this character? 
• Brainstorm and create a mind map of your ideas.  (This will help with Criterion C - Statement of Artistic Intention)
• Each character must