After two months in the dark, dystopian world of 1984 and
other works, we will kick off spring with a "Romeo and Juliet" unit.
This week, we'll learn about Shakespeare in general and read the
prologue, and Act I, scenes 1-2.
MONDAY: Intro to
Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Pick up textbook from textbook room. HW: Finish reading about the Globe Theater.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Discuss Globe Theater. Read prologue and discuss. Activity: Shakespearean insults.
WEDNESDAY: Begin I, Scene I. Discuss. HW: Go over any portions you may have missed.
THURSDAY: Finish
reading Act I, Scene I. Finish study questions. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY:
Read Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view love and romance. HW: Finish reading Act I Scene II, bring 3 song titles on Monday that reflects how each of the following characters views love/romance: 1. Romeo, 2. Benvolio, 3. Paris (1 title for each character listed).
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