English 9 Class Notes

Objective: Freshmen 1) differentiated between theme and motif, and 2) generated their own themes for movies.

We did as the objective states, freshmen. Remember that a motif is a recurring element, idea, image, et cetera, that appears throughout and/or helps structure a text. A theme is an independent clause (a sentence, a declarative statement), not a single word or phrase, that explains a text’s insight about humanity, culture life, and the world. It’s not a “moral” or a “lesson”, and doesn’t name characters or plot details. We’ll continue to practice this idea for the rest of the school year.

Because of the short period, we were unable to begin the composition as I’d planned, and so we’ll commence writing on Monday. Remember that you should have two of your own themes for Romeo and Juliet then.

Have a great weekend, and if you can’t get to the rodeo, you can enjoy Whiplash the Monkey Cowboy!

Whiplash, the Dog-riding Monkey Cowboy

Ride Whiplash! Ride like the wind:

Happy Rodeo Days!

February 24, 2010 | Filed Under English 9, Video

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