Classwork/Homework - Week of Aug. 16th

Monday –
Journal entry – how do you feel about studying Shakespeare?

Shakespeare’s plays were not written to be read – they were written to be performed. So we’ll start with watching a film version – 30 minutes at a time until we are done. I’ll give you reading assignments to go along with the film and we’ll stop and review together.

As I was reading this play, I was looking at three different sources.
1) The play itself
2) The extensive notes (read them at the end of each page). If you have a different version of the play, borrow one from someone who ordered the “school” version.
3) Sparknotes – No Fear (might see some differences)

Watch Act 1 this week.

HW – Read Act 1 for Thurs. Bring Bible to class on Tuesday. Be ready for quiz on Friday.

Tuesday – Read the parable of the Prodigal Son. What Biblical allusions can you find to this parable in Act 1. Why did Shakespeare use this parable? How does the theme of sibling rivalry relate to today’s audience?

Shakespeare worksheet – complete in class. How much has Shakespeare influenced our modern day language?

HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.

WednesdayACT reading passage practice – make copies. Vocabulary from Act 1.

Watch As You Like It

HW – read and be ready for a quiz on Fri.

ThursdayJE – turn in – how would you change the summer reading program? Give me suggestions and specific book titles.

Watch As You Like It

Finish Act 1 – list characters, relationships and characteristics. Vocab from Act 1.

Friday Quiz on AYLI and vocab.

Watch As You Like It
No homework – enjoy the Senior Retreat!