GRATITUDE

It's the time of year to reflect on your life and be grateful for many things. Think about what you are most grateful for and write about it today.

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FEEDBACK FRIDAY

Part of the blogging process includes commenting. Take a look at what your classmates have written and write at least 3 good comments.

HEROES

Who is your hero or who has had the most influence on your life? Give actual examples and don't forget to use paragraphs.

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Design a Coat of Arms

http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/Mancoff/coatarms.htm

HISTORY:

Why did a knight need a Coat of Arms? When a knight would go into battle, his identity would be obscured by the armor that covered his body. To make his name known and to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies, the chivalrous knight would carry a coat of arms into the fight. A coat of arms was a shield that bore a set of symbols that were unique to and representative of the knight that carried them. What symbols represent you and your personality?

Task:

Using the classic symbols used by chivalrous knights, design a coat of arms that represents you and your personality. You will physically create the shield using art supplies in class and attach a ONE PAGE explanation of how your shield represents you.

Process:

1. Research classic shield symbols.

2. Take note of symbols you'd want to use.

3. Print copies of symbols you like.

4. Make note of colors and divisions as well.

5. Use art supplies in class to build the shield.

6. Write ONE page on the following:

• What do your symbols mean?

• What do your colors mean?

• What does your division mean?

• How do these items represent you?

7. Attach the explanation to the shield.

Resources:

Parts of a Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Understanding Coats of Arms

Colors of Coats of Arms

Coat of Arms Template

Make Your Own Coat Arms

http://www.studyguide.org/eng12_coat_of_arms.htm

Requirements:

1. your name: first or last

2. one or more symbols

3. colors (chosen for meaning)

4. motto

5. shield

You can include more than what's required

Conclusion:

Now that you have finished designing your shield, you've learned three valuable lessons. First, you've gotten a taste of how real knights might have designed their own coats of arms. Secondly, you've learned more about the idea of symbolism and how an object can represent an idea. Finally, you've learned a little about yourself by choosing your own personal symbols.

REFLECTION

Now that you have completed your first i-movie, reflect on your accomplishment. Write about what you learned about your artist, the software and any skills you acquired in the process.

THE ECONOMY

As a senior, you have more expenses then you had as a freshman or sophomore. You have college application fees, ACT and SAT fees. Some of you have car insurance and have to buy gas to get to school. How has this economy affected you and your family?

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Who is the most evil character in Macbeth?

Use examples and quotes from the book to support your opinion. You need to write 15 sentences. Use descriptive language and correct punctuation.

MACBETH

Compare Macbeth to a person in the today's world. Give clear and descriptive examples for both. You can use quotes from the book.