October 2, 4, 5

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October 2

Be sure to research:
       Frankenstein Themes, Motifs & Symbols (https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/f/frankenstein/frankenstein-at-a-glance)
     
Vocabulary: Themes, Symbolism, Gothic novel, Gothic film, Plot, Setting, Characters, Protagonist, Antagonist,

vocab link lists: https://eskript.ethz.ch/filmstudies/chapter/describing-and-talking-about-a-film/
                          https://www.english-at-home.com/vocabulary/film-vocabularyvocab


October 4
Criterion A

October 4
In class Criterion A Essay    60 minutes     handwritten or on computer. If using computer, upload to Managebac.

Using your process journal/research/film worksheet 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.

October 5 (National Holiday)
No school - enjoy your day.

September 25, 27, 28

September 25,  27, 28

Research - conduct research on Mary Shelley to find out who she was and why she wrote this book.
a.Who was Mary Shelley?  and In what year did she write Frankenstein? 
b.Under what circumstances did she write Frankenstein? 
c.What was going on politically and with technology in England and Europe during that time?
d. What "genre" is this book?  Explain, include details.
e.What are some of the themes in the book Frankenstein?

Need Works Cited Page

September 28 - Warm-up

Word association firing line -  great for loosening people up, getting them used to being spontaneous, in the moment and focusing on listening and responding without censoring themselves.
                           https://youtu.be/5gLs3EDYne8



October 4
In class Criterion A Essay    60 minutes     handwritten

Using your process journal/research/film worksheet 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.

 

September 18, 20, 21

September 18
1. Finish film
2. Discussion


September 20

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. 
2. Warm-up reflection   - Criterion B (Developing Skills) reflection (include date of warm-up)
     Name of warm-up
     Purpose of warm-up
     What did you learn?
     How can this help you with your acting?
3. Film worksheet - Due September 21 - end of class

September 21
1. Warm-up
2. Warm-up reflection   - Criterion B (Developing Skills) reflection (include date of warm-up)
     Name of warm-up
     Purpose of warm-up
     What did you learn?
     How can this help you with your acting?
3. Finish film worksheet - Due September 21 - end of class

September 11, 13, 14

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September 11

Sorry I cannot be with you today.

Please use the link below to increase your vocabulary which will enable you to discuss plays and films.        Be prepared for a quiz.

https://quizlet.com/18998493/film-studies-vocabulary-flash-cards/

September 13, 14

Finish film

September 4, 6, 7

http://melo.in-tandem.co/back-to-school-welcome/

Welcome to Year 9 Drama!  This term we will be focusing on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The 1994 film was based on a novel written by Mary Shelley and published in 1818.

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September 4, 6, 7

Our lineup for today is:
1.  Intro to Year 9 Drama - Frankenstein
2.  Drama Process Journal 
3.  Access Managebac




4. Warm-up - I'm Cool and So Are You:  designed to help people get to know each other better (ice breaker)

5.  Write Criterion B  (Developing Skills) reflection on the warm-up (include date of warm-up)
       Name of warm-up
       Purpose of warm-up
       What did you learn?
       How can this help you with your acting? 

6.  Let's watch the film: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)

  http://www.watchfree.to/watch-6703-Frankenstein-movie-online-free-putlocker.html

https://123movie.cc/movies/mary-shelleys-frankenstein/