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PW: We are going to have to do some additional work on the newspaper article and take a better picture.  We'll talk more tomorrow and get back to The Hunger Games.

Juniors and Seniors:
Here is the paper assignment I gave you today:
This is a comparison paper: you’re comparing your impressions/visualizations from simply reading the play (considering language only), to ATP’s on-stage interpretation.  I am asking you to think critically about the performance—what did you like about it?  What didn’t you like about it?  Why?  Please, persuade and teach me something.

Tips and Resources

·         It will help to look at a specific character, relationship, or scene that you find particularly interesting.  It’s a complex play—narrowing your topic will enable you to write a tight analysis using specific language from the play AND images you saw at the theatre to back your claims.

·         Be sure to have a strong thesis.  “The character of Katarina is very different from how I thought she would be” or “1.1 was exactly how I pictured it” is not specific enough (not to mention boring).  What does it actually tell us about how Shakespeare feels about love, father/daughter relationships, courting, youth, deception, some other theme you found interesting here?  Take a stance!  Prepare yourself for expressing meaty, deeply gratifying English thought.

·         Check this website for help getting started.  I know it says the tips are for college students, but now is your time to shine: http://users.drew.edu/~sjamieso/Comparison.htm

·         This PDF about The Taming of the Shrew talks about some of the choices APT made when staging the play (largely about what it’s like to perform outside, but there is other useful information too): http://americanplayers.org/education/resources/.   You don’t have to use it (you can rely on memory only), but it might be helpful.  If you have a program from the play, that’s fair game too!

·         Impress me!!!  I know you can.

It should be 3-5 pages.  First draft due Wednesday at the beginning of class for peer editing (we’ll talk about the LARD FORMULA—my favorite).  During editing, remember to be a constructive critic, not a laziness enabler or unwarranted self-esteem booster.

Final draft due Friday.  Three to five pages, Times New Roman 12, normal margins (1” on all sides).  We’ll be working in class all week.

12ers:  Keep plugging away at the book and journaling.  We'll discuss more tomorrow.

FW: TEST TOMORROW!  Be sure you study, it's important.  Also, FIX your packet if necessary.  Some of you did not turn in your best work.

SS: Be sure you finished your music analysis of Desperado (ick).  Read Chapter Five. 
Why does Ponyboy think Darry doesn't love him?  Give specific examples.  Start thinking seriously about what songs you are going to choose for your soundtrack.

Crew: See paper info above.