Introduction to "Streetcar" DUE: 2/24

 EXCELLENT WORK TODAY SCHOLARS!

PANELS were well Presented! Many of you truly embraced the platform and excelled in your arguments! 

HERE WE GO - Introduction to " Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams! 


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Part I: Conduct some basic research and in your notebook document your findings.
I will ask that you jot down at least 8-10 character traits and facts based on THE QUESTIONS BELOW.

WHO IS TENNESSEE WILLIAMS? WHAT MADE HIM AN EXTRAORDINARY WRITER? SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF HIS LIFE? Be prepared to share this with the class.

 IN ADDITION, JOT DOWN SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH HE WROTE. **** VERY IMPORTANT I will ask that you prepare to share this with the class.

PART II: In addition, peruse the websites below so that you can have a better understanding of what New Orleans is all about!


http://www.history.com/topics/new-orleans

AND 

http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/history/people.html

Learn about the history of Jazz! New Orleans is known for it's music!!! 

https://www.britannica.com/art/jazz

https://www.nps.gov/jazz/learn/historyculture/jazz_history.htm#:~:text=The%20early%20development%20of%20jazz,his%20own%20group%20in%201895.

JAzz and NOLA

https://www.timeout.com/new-orleans/things-to-do/best-jazz-in-new-orleans

Watch a short clip about Preservation Hall. The MOST FAMOUS JAZZ Club of all time! NOLA!
https://youtu.be/4ELh-vpQC18

Part III  PRINT " A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE " It is posted as a PAGE ABOVE !! 

 OR VISIT THE LIBRARY!

What to expect on Thursday 2/24 In Class: 

Class Fishbowl  Students SHARE.. THE HW

-Who is Williams?

- Williams NoLA JZZ  - Setting! 

- Streetcar INTRO PPT- Followed by Live Discussion Group Questions 

HW Due 3/1- Situations & Scenes 1-4

3/1Fishbowl  - One Minute Assessment/ ACTING OUT SCENES- Students will role PLay.

feel free to dress the part!