Sec 3: Characterization (Dark Knight's Joker)

In class:
- Students practiced how to use the features of indirect characterization (examples of STEAL for 'John is a mischevious and hyperactive boy')
- Students taught the importance and effects of conflicts, tension and suspense in literature
- Group work: students watched clips from Dark Knight, and asked to focus on spotting how the filmmaker uses all 5 types (STEAL) to characterize the Joker
- Group work: students given the question 'What are the traits that make the Joker an antagonist in the Dark Knight?' to discuss Evidence & Point in the handout

Homework:
- Complete Evidence & Point in the handout
- Read MM chapter 14 & chapter 15

Announcement:
I'm sorry that I am unable to post clips of the video on my blog, I would be breaking copyright laws! We'll be watching it in class and elaborating on Elaboration in the handout on Wednesday.

There'll be a TEST on Wednesday 3 Feb, 2010 (8:30am - 9:40am), please understand PEE and STEAL very clearly! NO textbooks or other references (dictionary, thesaurus) are allowed. The test will be 50min, no extensions allowed.

For the make-up lesson, please let the girls who are not taking literature know that they are not allowed to leave the classroom during CME. They are to stay in class and do their own work quietly. Thank you!