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 1-3.
MONDAY: Intro to Shakespeare: the Globe Theater, timeline, language. Activity: look up meanings of Shakespearean insults. Pick up textbook from textbook room. You'll be working in Literature circles for the independent reading for the two month unit. On Monday, you'll choose to read one of the following choices: 1. Like Water for Chocolate, 2. "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare, or 3. Both. Based on your selection, you'll be assigned a Literature Group on Wednesday.
TUESDAY: (Minimum day and shortened period due to Open House Night.) Independent reading poll. Read prologue and discuss. Shakespearean insult activity.
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. Select independent reading book for lit circles. HW: Finish Act I Scene I.
FRIDAY:
Read the first part of Act I, Scene II. Discuss characters, how each is shown to view
love and romance. Perfect Mate activity. Independent reading groups announced, pick up independent reading book from textbook room. 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). Look through independent reading book and think about how you could suggest to your group that it be divided over 7 weeks. First (brief) independent reading meeting is on Monday, longer meeting on Wednesday.
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