Welcome

Welcome to the British Literature blog. I'm so excited about the 18 week journey that we are about to begin. I know that many of you might be apprehensive because of past experiences, but I assure you that if you work hard and stay on top of your assignments, you will be successful.

Blogging will be an important aspect of this class. We will use it to post ideas, and thoughts about life and literature. You will be creating your own blog and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

I'd like you to write an introductory paragraph on your blog. I'd like you to tell your classmates about yourself including your hobbies, favorite vacation, favorite novels, etc. (Funny stories are encouraged.)

Thanks,
Mr. Lunn
PS: Please write grammatically. You are not texting your best friend on a Friday night.

Final Blog

We are so close to the end. I'm so amazed as to how quickly this year has gone. There is so much more I'd like to share with you. There are poems, books, and songs that you need to be exposed to. There is still Bob Dylan songs that you need to hear.

All you need to do for your last blog is to answer two questions.

Question 1:
What was your favorite assignment and why?
Question 2:
What was your least favorite assignment and why?


Have a great summer and I will see you next year.

Mr. Lunn

Writing Problems

Here is your chance to vent about writing. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Try to come up with three on both sides.

Have fun

Ahhhh the toga

We are going to be putting on Julius Caesar. I want to make sure everyone is aware of how to put on a toga. So here are a couple of websites on how to do so. Enjoy. Write a comment after you have finished watching.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4606823_put-greek-toga.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvKfxoL61os&feature=related
I love this guy's pink sheet.

If you are in the general class then you will need to go to the following website and check out Macbeth in 32 seconds.

http://britlit.podomatic.com/entry/2006-05-05T09_41_56-07_00

Have fun

Julius Caesar/Mean Girls

So many of Shakespeare's plays are similar to films today. Watch this four minute comparison of Julius Caesar and "Mean Girls." After viewing the clip, do you agree that they are simliar or does the comparison not work? Also think of other films that you think might make for a better comparison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTDzAAZc2dk&NR=1

Have Fun

Monday's lesson

For this week's blog, you may not do it until after you have had class on Monday. If you miss class on Monday, then do it on Tuesday. I want you to tell me on a scale of 1-10 how engaged were you in the lesson. In other words, how well were you able to pay attention and grasp the information.

Thanks
Mr. Lunn

Julius Caesar

This week we are beginning the play Julius Caesar. This is a play that is considered a historical play as well as a tragedy. Much of the play is true, but Shakespeare did take certain liberties. However, for this week's blog, I'd like you to search the Internet and post two facts about Julius Caesar the man. You may not post a fact that someone else has already posted. So make sure you read over the previous post.

You will be responsible for knowing all of the facts that are posted.