Monday, January 26, 2015

Mon Jan 26th

Another very busy day.

Today we finished up the Queen Mab drawings, line references...and got ourselves through 1.5 - the party scene where Romeo and Juliet finally meet.

Both blocks - your Act One test is on Wed Jan 28th

Part One 11 marks Character matching - use your character whose who handout to get ready

Part Two 28 marks - choose 7 out of 10 quotes

For each quote you need to identify the speaker (1 mark) and then in a few sentences analyze and explain the importace of the quote (3 marks).

In order to study for this test use No Fear Shakespeare to predict what quotes you think I'll choose...I've gone for obvious.

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_2.html




Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Tuesday Jan 20th

Today we talked about dreaming, reading, and directing a movie....

We quickly reviewed 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and watched Zeferelli's movie adaptation.  We got started with 1.4 and the Queen Mab speech - we'll finish this off together next day.

Homework:  READ

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Wed Jan 14th

Today I handed back recent work box project, opinion piece, and research.  Updated marks are posted...  See me for extra help if you'd like some extra guidance with your writing.

We got into the first scene of the play and enjoyed the action, rude jokes, and meeting (1-2) a lovesick Romeo.

Please make sure you and your parents fill out the Perfect Mate Sheet...no cheating...don't read each others' response before you/your parents actually do.  We'll have a great discussion next day about what we want for ourselves and how what our parents want for us do/don't match.

Homework:  READ, Perfect Mate sheet

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Tues Jan 6th - Happy New Year!!!

Welcome back!  I hope you had a great break...

Today we started a new unit - Romeo and Juliet.

On Mon Jan 12th students will be presenting: a biographical tidbit, and an item/interesting fact about Shakespeare that is more 2015ish...  10 marks up for grabs, must be here Monday to take advantage.

Students also set their Term 2 reading goals...please make sure you have something good to help you get started.  Remember that it's time to challenge and push yourself...try something different...

Homework:  Shakespeare Show and Tell  - Monday Jan 12th and READ