Friday Dec 21st

Today we watched Act One two ways- Zeferelli and Luhrman.  Novel projects were handed in...if you did not submit a project (four students come to mind) you'll need to email me and let me know what your plan is as I am going to mark them over the break.

Homework-  Read a fantastic novel over the break, sleep in, eat too much food, relax, spend time with friends and family...

Merry Christmas to you and your family over the holidays!  Enjoy your two weeks off, I'll see you next year!

Best,

Ms. R

Wed Dec 19th

Today we finished off our Queen Mab pictures and moved into 1.5- the party scene where Romeo and Juliet finally meet...fall in love...and discover they are from warring families.

We began to watch the Zeferelli version of Act One and got to 1.3.

Next day - ACT ONE Zeferelli vs. Luhrman

Homework: Novel Project #1 due Friday

Mon Dec 18th

Today we read through 1.3 and 1.4 and completed a close reading of Mercutio's Queen Mab speech.  We are now working on creating a visual of Queen Mab's chariot and using specific line references.

Next up - the party scene (1.5) where Romeo and Juliet finally meet each other.

Homework:  NOVEL Project #1 - artifact box - DUE on (or before) Friday Dec 21st.

Tuesday Dec 11th

Today we spent time on Act One Scene One, a scene full of comedy, dirty jokes, and violence.  We read, listened, and considered how and why Shakespeare set the scene up in this particular way. We met key characters and learned about oxymorons and puns.  A busy busy scene.

Next day we meet Lord Capulet, and Paris...make sure you bring your independent novel project materials as you will be given 1/2 the class to work on your project.

Homework: READ, prep novel project

Friday Dec 7th

Today I shared Independent Novel Project #1 with students.  We will devote 1/2 of our class on Thursday Dec 13th to working on project in class...so bring what you need!  The project itself is due on  (or before if you're going away) Friday Dec 21st.  Presentations will occur in January.

We finally got into Romeo and Juliet by looking at the Prologue...reading it through a few times in a few different ways...looking at the form and structure of the introduction...and finally translating it into 21st century language.

Homework:  READ,  prepare for work period on 13th, translate the prologue into 21st century language

Monday Dec 3rd

Today we continued our discussion about relationships and had a look at what makes a good relationship work.

Our two essential questions for Romeo and Juliet - 1. What makes a good relationship?  2.  What threatens or ruins relationships?

Homework:  READ, journal entry #2 (write about 1 or 2 of your agree/disagree statements) due Wed Dec 5th, Perfect Mate forms due Friday Dec 7th