Library - (10/3)

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Mocha in hand, Isabel opened the library right on time. She settled in behind the counter, booted up the computer and started running through the political news so she'd be ready for tomorrow's Campaigning class.

Biology, Tuesday, 10/03, Period 2

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There were muffins and juice set up for the class on a table at the front of the room, and Elliot was smiling as she waited to address the class. "Hey, everyone. As I promised, your first quiz is today. On the upside? Free food. It's only five questions so it shouldn't take that long.

"After you're done with the quiz, I'd like for you to read the chapter in your books on biotechnology, which technically means, quote, 'any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use.' In the U.S., though, we mostly say it to mean combining DNAs or tissues of different animals or plants -- things like making tomatoes that have enough firefly DNA to glow in the dark. I'd like for you to come up with a biotechnology project you think could be neat -- or an argument against all uses of biotechnology, if you swing that way -- and share it with the class."

"Finally, Ms. Frizzle and I are working on a couple of things together. For one, no class on the 24th -- you're going on a field trip with her class on the 26th to learn about anatomy instead. Meet on the stairs in front of the school before seventh period. If you can't make it, that's cool, but please let me know in advance so we don't wait for you.

Second, there will be a school-wide science fair on December 14. Participation is completely voluntary, but if you want to enter something, your experiment design will count as your midterm project. That's due on November 7. "

"I think that's it; time to get quizzy with it."

Through a Glass Darkly: Spies and Spying; Week 5 - Period 3

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Aly was wandering around the classroom as the students arrived.  Some might notice that she seemed rather restless.  Once everyone was seated, she made her way back up to the front of the classroom and smiled brightly.

"Good morning, all.  For those of you who are excessively attached to your syllabi, I apologise.  Today's class is not about Elizabethan England.  We'll get to that in a week or two, but for today, I'd rather talk about something more interesting." 

( Cut for cutting's sake )

"Finally, we're a third of the way through the semester.  If you've missed any classes thus far, I need you to come see me after class or in my office hours."

[OOC:  If you're going to try to lie to a classmate about your personality types, do me the favour of pinging me in the OOC thread.    Thanks to the Handbook of Practical Spying for giving me the idea and to jarodpretends for allowing me to steal his links.  Oooh, also, there are odd things going on at my job today.  I'm not entirely sure how much time I'm going to have to play while I'm there so Aly pings may be slower than usual.  Or they may be perfectly normal.  I honestly have no idea yet.  OCD is Up!  Have fun!]

ETA:  Additional temperament information can be found here.

Basic Acting, Fourth period [10/3]

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Daisy waited for all the students to come in, then started handing out a couple note sheets about monologue structure.

"Last week I had all of you let me know what monologues you've chosen to perform for the class. John Dorian and Jake Gavin, I still haven't heard back from you, so please let me know or tell me you're handwaving it by the end of today, or it'll affect your grade. Today we're going to take a look at the structure of a monologue. What is a monologue? What is it for?

"A monologue should be a scene entirely to itself. It should contain all the important parts of a scene or even of an entire play. It has a beginning, middle, and ending, and along the way, something changes and perhaps the character comes to some sort of realization. This is going to be the most important part of your monologue, because that's when we find out if you can really act or not. We have to see that change in you. In your voice, your face, your body. So before you ever get up to perform a monologue, you need to pick out the exact moment that that change occurs, and how, exactly, it happens.

"You'll have two weeks to memorize your monologues and look for that moment of change, and we'll be rehearsing those monologues in class next week. For this week, I'd like you all to look over those information sheets I've given you, and write your own monologue, about your life. Have you ever wanted to turn to the side, face the camera or the audience, and just king of lay everything bare so you could work something out? This is your chance. Remember, a monologue should be at least ten lines and must have a clear climax and resolution. And most importantly . . . have fun."

[ooc: wait for the OCD? is waiting for you.]

Music is Love [10/3] - Period 7

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As the students enter the classroom they'll find that the karaoke machine and microphone have been replaced by a movie screen and a movie projector.

"Hey Kids! Grab some popcorn and then a comfortable seat! Today we're going to look at the evolution of music by watching one of the greatest musical films of all time.

After the movie is over, Lorne ( dived into his lecture. )

Lorne then gave his students a grin as he handed out music lyrics to specific students. "I'm giving your vocal chords a rest this week but as you handwavy know we have a recital coming up on October 27th. If you would like to take the time to practice your song, you are more than welcome to. Other than that? Have good day cats and kittens!"

[ooc: Music assignment is to a post locked to class members and cross posted to most of your characters. Ping me if you cannot access it]

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Murneeng stoodents! I knoo yuoo ell moost be-a hoongry. Sterfeeng, ifee. Yuoo need sumeune-a tu chese-a zee hoongreees evey! Und by gud, I em thet persun!

Tudey's Menoo:

-Pheelly Cheese-a Steek

-Coorly Freees

-Seled

-Ice-a Creem

Library, 4pm , Archaelogy Club

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Evie was looking very sadly at the maps today. There were nice buttery croissants in a basket next to her, and coffee and Caff-Pow! She'd perk up after a sip of Caff-Pow!, then look sad again.

"It looks like my research was inaccurate. I have to find some new sites to investigate, because one of them was cleared away, the other one turned out to be on the mainland-- and the last, the ship, might still be there? But the location could be anywhere." She sighed. "Anyone have ideas of what to do in the meantime?"

Heroism, Humanism & Hijinks: Literature in Action - Week 5, Period 5 (Danger Shop)

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There was a note on the door of the main classroom informing the students to head to the Danger Shop instead.

The Danger Shop was set up like a Scottish moor, foggy with thunder rumbling in the distance. Some distance behind Thursday were three old hags around a cauldron.

Thursday gathered the students in front of her.

"Good afternoon," Thursday greeted in a way that was quite chipper for her. She might just be a little excited. Perhaps. "This week is all about Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright during the late 1500s and early 1600s. He's considered by most to be the greatest master of words in the English language. While his poetry, in the form of sonnets, are quite beautiful and complex, he is best known for his many plays. He wrote both comedies and tragedies. I believe the school play last year was A Midsummer Night's Dream, which is one of Shakespeare's comedies.

Reading Shakespeare is not the easiest task. His language is complex and poetic. He created many words we consider commonplace today. The most important thing to remember about Shakespearean plays is that they were intended for performance, not for dry reading. I asked you to read Scottish Play to become familiar with the story of Macscot and his rise and fall. If I had the chance, I would take you all to a performance, but I'm afraid that will have to wait for another day.

This week's class will be short. I want you to understand Shakespeare's works the way they were intended, as an experience. So your task for this week is this: have your fortune told by the three witches over there, write it down if necessary, and then you can leave. Next week I want you to report back with what, if anything, you did with the knowledge that the witches gave you. Please keep in mind that these are not the real fictional witches. They were unavailable. However, they are designed to be exactly like them, so please ignore any attempts by them to sell you health insurance."

Library [10/04]

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Coffee? Check.

Laptop? Check.

With the essentials in hand, Bridge opens the library.