Afred Hitchcock Lessons

Here is a link to the first part of the lesson, which emphasizes READING. In class today, we completed our focus on the integrative writing task with a final practice simulation. We discussed using appositive phrases and subject complements in order to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and pronouns. We practiced this skill with context clues vocabulary exercises using the words from today's reading passages. You can find a link to the context clues exercises here.   Homework for today includes:

1. Complete reading passage 2 from the lesson and answer all questions
2. Compose ten vocabulary sentences using any ten words from the lesson
3. Complete revisions on returned essays if you did not complete them in class.

Here is a link to the second part of the lesson, which emphasizes LISTENING. In class today, we reviewed the structure and expectations for the independent task as well as the scoring rubric. We read sample independent essays and analyzed their scores. In addition to reviewing passage 2 from the reading, we listened to an NPR podcast about Hitchcock and censorship. You can find a link to the audio file only here. You can find a link to the website with a transcript here. Homework for today includes:

1. Score the sample essays on page 654 of your textbook
2. View the video clip from Psycho below and compose a one paragraph summary in which you:

• Describe the clip
• Provide your reactions to the clip
• Agree or disagree with the ideas put forth by the esteemed film historian from the podcast

1. Complete exercises 6 and 8 in the pronoun packet
2. Study for the CGT vocabulary quiz section 4, which will be on THURSDAY