Sunday, March 8, 2015

March 9-13

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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