Sep 2, 2022 | E9 Honors, Film Analysis
Okay, okay. I’ll admit it: As a teacher, I despise Skynet… er, ah, Skyward. However, as a parent of an MTHS student, I love Skyward Family Access.
So, I understand that I’m trying to have it both ways when it comes to this wonderful, horrible Web tool. Of course I want to know how my son is doing in his classes, but I don’t want to be enslaved to updating Skyward on a daily basis for my students.
But, it’s more complicated than that. Let me explain…
Jun 22, 2022 | Film Analysis
It’s difficult to think of cinema in the past 50+ years without considering the impact of “The Red Balloon.” For many generations, this film was the introduction to the power of film. For millions of elementary school kids, “The Red Balloon” was synonymous with movie...
Jun 7, 2022 | Film Analysis
Okay, I’ll admit it: This is one of my all-time favorite films. Sure, I’m biased because it’s an Italian film, but there’s so much more to it than that. Among the many elements to like in this film are: A beautiful story – perhaps one of the...
May 4, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
What is Slam Poetry? Characteristics Performance is key – usually to an engaged audience Poet is often on stage where they recite their chosen work Heavy focus on intonation and inflection May be performed by more than one person “Slams” originated in...
Apr 20, 2022 | Film Analysis
He made you over, didn’t he? Just as I’ve done. But better! Did he train you? Rehearse you? Teach you what to say and what to do? John “Scottie” Ferguson One of Hitchcock’s films rises above the rest, in my opinion – “Vertigo.” While it didn’t exactly meet with wide...
Apr 12, 2022 | Film Analysis
Assignment Choices Psycho North By Northwest The Birds Rope Rear Window Click HERE to go to the Vertigo page We’ll experience several of Hitchcock’s masterpieces – “North By Northwest” and “Vertigo” for sure – and maybe one or two of his other great films. When...
Apr 11, 2022 | E9 Honors, English 9
Welcome to Café Verona! You are about to embark on a remarkable journey of self-exploration through poetry. Consume as much poetry as you can – there are free refills, after all – and don’t be afraid to try something new off the menu. Enjoy! Here’s a copy...
Mar 25, 2022 | Film Analysis
British director Tony Scott liked action – a lot of action. So much so that his pacing and use of effective camera movement became some of his key trademarks as a director. One of his primary identifying techniques is that his films frequently featured a pan...
