Starting "Much Ado About Nothing"

Starting "Much Ado About Nothing"

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Using the Library’s resources and/or the internet, complete the following:

1. Find out when the play, “Much Ado About Nothing”, was written and describe the storyline.

The play “Much Ado About Nothing”, was written in 1598- 1999.The storyline is two people Claudio and Hero fall in love and want to get married. However Don John tricks Claudio into thinking that hero has cheated on him. While they are at the alter, Claudio accuses Hero of cheating and is charged for lechery. Hero’s family then tells everyone that she has died of grief and then hides her away. Two of Don John’s followers were busted by two watchmen bragging about the crime. This resulted in them getting arrested. Hero’s family then convinces Claudio to marry Hero’s cousin and while at the alter he reveals that it is Hero not the cousin.

2. Identify some of the main characters, dividing them into two groups: ‘good’ and ‘evil’.

Good Characters! Evil Characters!

Leonato Don Pedro

Claudio Don John

Benedick Conrad

Hero

Do some of them change for better or worse (give an example or two)? Do they change back?

Claudio changes for the worst and then changes back.

3. What seem to be the play’s messages? List below. Do you think the play is relevant today?

The message of this play is that there is always to sides to every story, so make sure you hear both before making any decisions. Also don’t listen to rumors or trust everything you hear. This plays message is relevant to today as many rumors are still made up and destroys peoples friendship because they listen to the first thing they hear.

4. What is the difference between classical tragedy and comedy? Into which category (if either)does this play seem to fit?

This play fits into the tragedy category because it is about lost lives, lost love, cheats and lies. The difference between classical tragedy and comedy is that tragedy is bad things that happen, and it makes people feel sympathetic and ruined in a way. Where as comedy makes people laugh and not care as much about what is actually happening or being said.

Researching Elizabethan England

Researching Elizabethan England

Brief facts about Sir William Shakespeare

The role of women in Elizabethan England

Women believed that they were less important then men in this period of time. They were inferior to men. Elizabethan women were no where near as important as the men. When they had families women were obligated to obey the men even if it was their brothers, uncles or husband. Their roles in society were to look after the houses and basically make sure everything was fine, as they were known as house women.

Class distinctions in Elizabethan England

The class distinction in Elizebethan England is basically the difference between the upper class and the lower class. People could not move out of their social class, once they were in it they could not move, it was like from when they were born to when they died the people belonged in the same social class their whole life. The noble were the people who were rich and were a lot better off then any of the other classes. There were many social classes in between the noble and poor class. The poor were known as the people who were at the bottom and had the worst of every world.

Entertainment in Elizabethan England

Entertainment in the Elizabethan era was extremely important. Elizabethan entertainment was popular whenever there was something to celebrate! A betrothal, wedding, victories and festivals. Court entertainment was also very regular as they had a lot of feasts, jousts, and banquets, involving lots of music and dancing.

Education in Elizabethan England

Education during the Elizabethan era was mostly for boys and people who belonged in the middle and upper classes. The basic principles of childhood and education would be started in the home. These basic elements included: Respecting their mother and father, Asking their parents blessing, Rising early in the morning and saying their prayers, Table Manners - the correct behavior for eating small morsels, chewing properly, using a knife and using a napkin, Children would also be taught their 'place' in society which included where they should sit at the table, and Elizabethan Girls would be taught obedience to the male members of the family. Their education would then generally diverse from the boys to concentrate on housewifely duties and sometimes music and dance.

Reflection task

Reflection Task
Each student is to write a reflection on some co-curricular activity in which they’ve been involved this year that could be included in this year's ammonite. You can use the following guidelines:
· Name of activity
· Why you ‘signed up’?
· What were your fears/expectations?
· Did it live up to your expectations – what benefits/enjoyment, did you
· Would you recommend it (why)

Banksias house musical

The co curricular I have enjoyed most this year is the Banksian House Musicals. I signed up for the musical because I knew that there was dancing involved and I love dancing, people from the previous years said that it is so much fun and you meet so many new people, all of my friends where doing it and I joined to feel good in myself and help out Banksia. I got asked to cerograph some of the dancers and I was fearing that the dances I would cerograph weren’t going to be good enough, the captains weren’t going to like it and that all the pressure would get to my head because I had to fit in musicals, homework and all of my other commitments. However in the end I had nothing to fear about because they all understood, as they were going through the exact same stage as I was. I was expecting that I was going to meet lots of people, have fun, feel good in myself for doing something for my house and perform dancing, in which I love. The musicals did live up to my expectations and more. The benefits of this musical was that I met so many new people, so many that when I needed help with something or needed to talk to someone about something I could just go to them even if they were in other grades or social groups. For example I met this girl named Maddy and she’s a senior and when I was having trouble with my math’s homework she was there to help me. I did have so much fun and now I can look back on it and say that the musicals was one of the most fun experiences in my life. I gained so much from the musical as I now have so many fabulous memories that I will always have with me. I would defiantly recommend doing the house musicals because it was one the best experiences I have ever had and no doubt about it, it could be yours too. I can guarantee that you will love it and when the year has ended and you look back at everything you did; musicals will be one of the activities you gained the most from.

"Save the last dance" book review 2!

“Save the last dance”
Book review two

I am still enjoying the book “Save the last dance” very much. Truthfully I have never found a book more interesting in my life. From where I left off last week when she received the letter from Damien and was over ally excited I am up to the point where she goes into the bar to try find and socialize with her lover boy. At this point in time Saph’s life is pretty perfect. She gets to dance as a basketball cheerleader, which has been her dream and she gets to stair at her all time dream man, Damien. However it was prohibited for Saph to talk to Damien as cheerleaders in the previous years were found in the night club pashing the basket balers, so the rules now where that all cheerleaders were not aloud to socialize with any of the players. Saph ignored that rule and after a game one night she asked her dad to pick her up half an hour later. Saph put heels and a dress on after the game and hid her bags. She was determined to see him and give him the letter she wrote back, so she asked Lesley if she could get her into the bar. I have only read up to here but I am very curious to know what happens in the bar with Damien. It can only be either good or bad. I like how in every moment of the book something good is happening and that it is not just boring all of the time. I am looking forward to writing next weeks review.

Book review one "Save the last dance"

“Save the last dance”
Book review one

I have just started reading the book “Save the last dance” by Thalia Kalkipsakis. I am officially in love with this book and I think the reason is because it has something to do with dancing. The main girl is Saph and she has a best friend names Summer. I have only read a little bit of it as I had a very busy week but what I have read so far is fabulous. Saph is a cheerleader for the basketball squad. She is over ally obsessed with Damien who is apart of the basketball squad and wished she knew him. On Valentines Day there was a letter on the table sitting there for Saph. She was hoping it was from Damien and she picked it up and opened it. The letter was joyfully from Damien. Saph never thought that the day would come when she received a letter from Damien the famous basketball player. I like how it is a typically teenage girl book that is about a boy, as I love and enjoy these sorts of books. This text is so good I just want to keep going and going. I am looking forward to writing next weeks review.

Bullying ad

Task!

You need to develop an advertisement (on word, publisher, photoshop, etc) that could be used as part of an anti-bullying campaign.



Once you have designed your advertisement you need to write a summary of the ad, addressing the following things:
1. What message you hope the ad will deliver.
2. Why did you make certain choices regarding colour schemes, graphics and words?
3. How effective do you think this ad will be?
4. Who is the target audience of your ad? I.e which age group, boys or girls, etc.



Bullying ad





The general message of this bullying advertisement is that bullying is a crime and is not permitted to be done anywhere! I chose the words “Bullying is a crime” because it tells people what the ad is about and tells the viewers what bullying is. I chose the words to be in big black writing so it draws attention and captures the audience’s eyes. I chose to put a picture of a guy bullying another little guy so people know what the poster is about when they look at it. This illustration also helps get the message across. I chose to put red lines through the illustration so that the viewers know that it is wrong, as it is crossed out! This ad will be highly effective as it will draw many peoples attention and keeps them alert that there actions towards other people may mean they are committing a crime. The target audience of this ad is all students in middle school, years 7 to 9 and ages around 11 to 14. This ad will be good for both boys and girls.

Advertising powerpoing

Task

I was away for this lesson but here it is. The questions that are included at the beginning of the slideshow need to be completed on a word document that can be copied and pasted onto your blog on Wednesday.

You should aim to complete the questions for at least 3 ads during the lesson and 1 for homework (meaning that by Wednesday you must have at least 4 sets of answers for your blog

Go Green

1. In this add I see a light green happy frog, sitting down with its tongue poking out. I see the words “Go Green!” in big letters and the words “reduce, recycle, reuse” in small letters. I see the symbol for recycle all around the frog.

2. The purpose of this advertisement is to get people to recycle. I know this as it used the words recycle, it shows the recycle symbol all around the picture and it is green. This advertisement is most likely trying to get people to remember that recycling is compulsory and that it will help frogs and other species.

3. This advertisement is most likely aimed for around younger people, like ages 6 upwards. This is because it is simple, has a cartoon image on it and is all one colour with easy words. This advertisement is more for making sure that younger children know about recycling as it is easy to understand.

4. The creator has chosen to use particular graphical features to get people to notice and relies what the advertisement is about easily. This is done by the simple green colour, cartoon picture and easy words.

5. The creator has chosen to use particular language features so that people get the drift and understand it. I think he has chosen these types of words to give the audience a little bit of encouragement as it simply says “Go Green”.

6. Yes this advertisement does achieve its purpose as when I read it, it constantly reminded me about recycling.


Global warming

1. In this picture I see two polar bears sleeping in a box in a revolting place with cabbage surrounding them. I see little placed everywhere and spills of liquids on the ground. I see graffiti on the wall and the words “GLOBAL WARMING IS LEAVING MANY HOMELESS”.

2. I think the purpose of this advertisement is to get people to understand that global warming is terrible and it is taking over our lives. It is endangering many species and leaving not only animals but humans homeless.

3. This advertisement is aimed at the ages 15 and older. I say this because many young people do not know what global warming is and as they read the advertisement they will not understand. The colours and images will not appeal that much to them as they are not bright and catchy! This advertisement is meant to great sympathy for the world.

4. The creator of this advertisement has chosen to use specific graphical features to creator sympathy. He/she uses a very poor and low area that has garbage everywhere and a wall that has been graphitized. The creator used animals that everyone thinks is cute just to get them to realize that it is hurting many people and animals even if they are cute, rich or poor.

5. The creator of this advertisement has chosen particular language features to make it simple and to get straight to the point. The first thing the viewers will read is global warming as it has its own line and is situated at the top. This will enable readers to know what it is about. The advertisement also gives a hint of what it is doing to the world which reminds readers how bad it is.
6. Yes I think this advertisement achieves its purpose as it short and simple and creates sympathy.

Cigarette advertisement

1. In this advertisement I see a whole lot of used cigarettes bunched together in the middle of the ad. I see the words “Don’t stick your butt out the car window” and “Please butt it, then bin it” and I see the keep Australia beautiful logo.

2. The purpose of this advertisement is to keep people alert about where cigarettes should be placed. It is trying to get people not to litter.

3. This ad is aimed for the ages 18 and older, as cigarettes are only legal for people over 18.

4. The creator chose these graphic features so they know what the ad is about and in this case they know it’s about cigarettes as it has cigarettes placed in the middle of the picture.

5. The creator ha chosen to use particular language features so they people remember it and it keeps getting stuck in your mine. The creator reminds people about what to do with the cigarette when it is finished by the words he has used.

6. Yes I think the ad achieves its purpose at it is catchy and memorable.

Spelling words Week 7

Spelling words week 7

1. Absolutely

Definition: Without exception; completely; wholly; entirely.
Sentence: I am absolutely certain that period three is English.

2. Immediately

Definition: Without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once.
Sentence: He immediately walked over to the fence, so that the people in the car could not see him.

3. Necessarily

Definition: By or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement.
Sentence: She necessarily jumped out of the car.

4. Carefully

Definition: Cautious in one's actions.
Sentence: I carefully watch what I say, because I don’t want to hurt anyone.

5. Obstinately

Definition: Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.
Sentence: I obstinately hated her opinion.

6. Voluntarily

Definition: Done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice.
Sentence: The life savers voluntarily make the decision to patrol the beach in there free time.

7. Sensibly

Definition: Having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
Sentence: I sensibly walked down the stairs.

8. Efficiently

Definition: Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable.
Sentence: The girl doing high jump, preformed efficiently.

9. Frantically

Definition: Desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.
Sentence: I frantically screamed as loud as I would.

10. Optimistically

Definition: Disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
Sentence: Optimistically I chose to go to the gold coast show instead of the ECCA.

11. Scientifically

Definition: Of or pertaining to science or the sciences.
Sentence: Scientifically, microbes are organisms that we can’t see.

12. Temporarily

Definition: Lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent.
Sentence: I am temporarily having a break from my boyfriend.

13. Unbelievable

Definition: Too dubious or improbable to be believed:
Sentence: I think it is unbelievable how they cancelled dancing classes because they thought we were being inappropriate.

14. Irretrievable

Definition: Not retrievable; irrecoverable; irreparable.
Sentence: Millie’s post card was just irretrievable.

15. Inflammable

Definition: Capable of being set on fire.
Sentence: The stones were highly inflammable.

16. Charitable

Definition: Generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals.
Sentence: The wealthy people in the world are very charitable.

17. Irresistible

Definition: Not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood.
Sentence: The boy at the beach yesterday was irresistible.

18. Resignation

Definition: The act of resigning.
Sentence: Resignation is for people who have enough money to live for the rest of their life.

19. Autonomous

Definition: Self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only.
Sentence?

20. Receivership

Definition: The condition of being in the hands of a receiver.
Sentence: ?