1) Complete Handout and Check Answers.<BR

Weekly Assignments</B

Friday, January 11, 2007:<BR

1) Complete handout and check answers.<BR

Monday, January 14, 2008:<BR

No classes for students today; today is a Teacher Work Day.<BR

Tuesday, January 15, 2008:<BR

1) Read the handout called Shakespeare's London.<BR

2) Discuss the handout's content orally.<BR

3) Write answers to 1-11, handout for homework.<BR

4) Read and discuss pp. 779-780.<BR

Wednesday, January 16, 2008:<BR

1) Collect homework (handout).<BR

2) Read and discuss "Parts of a Play" (pg. 783); oral reading questions.<BR

3) Read and discuss "Background for Romeo and Juliet" on pg. 784.<BR

4) Review the list of main characters on pg. 785.<BR

5) Read orally the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet on pg. 787.<BR

Thursday, January 17, 2008:<BR

Schedule adjusted for weather.<BR

1) Video of Act I of Romeo and Juliet.<BR

2) Complete Video Guide (before/after questions).<BR

3) Complete unanswered Video Guide questions for homework; return these on Friday.<BR

Friday, January 18, 2008:<BR

Reminder: TODAY IS CLUB DAY! Follow Club Bell Schedule.<BR

Schedule has been adjusted due to two-hour delay.<BR

Monday, January 21, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To view scenes from Romeo and Juliet in Act I<BR

Students will watch Act I of Romeo and Juliet on video.<BR

Tuesday, January 22, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To list the main events in Act I

To summarize the main events in one well-developed paragraph of 5-7 sentences.

To organize a list of characters from Act I according to family surname.<BR

Some students will complete the video.<BR

1) Students will use information from the study guide to organize the main events in Act I into a list.<BR

2) A class discussion will offer opportunities to check comprehension.<BR

3) The written responses will be maintained in a packet which students will work in each day during the study of Romeo and Juliet.<BR

Wednesday, January 23, 2008:<BR

Objectives<BR

Repeat objectives for Tuesday.<BR

1) Students will practice paragraphing with assistance. Review paragraphing lessons (topic sentence, body of information, conclusion sentence).<BR

2) Additional resources are available to students who have difficulty with the language in Romeo and Juliet. We will discuss these resources listed below:<BR

a. Study Guide

b. No Fear Shakespeare @

c. Tutoring before school (7:30) in Room 218.<BR

Thursday, January 24, 2008:<BR

Early release due to weather resulted in changes to schedule.<BR

Friday, January 25, 2008<BR

Objectives

To read a synopsis for Act I

To write literary terms for Romeo and Juliet<BR

Literary Terms

a. pun

b. metaphor/simile

c. dramatic irony

d. situational irony

e. conflict (internal and external)

f. foreshadowing

g. tone

h. foil

i. suspense

j. turning point

k. aside

l. iambic pentameter

m. soliloquy

n. sonnet

o. couplet

p. tragedy

q. blank verse

r. end stopped line

s. run on line

t. personification

u. monologue<BR

Friday, January 25, 2008:<BR

Schedule affected by Two Hour Delay<BR

The class reviewed Act I and worked briefly on literary terms. A book check on Tuesday will determine which students are being responsible with books they are using. Many students are not bringing books to class, and some students have lost books. Students are reminded that bringing all materials every day, including books and paper/pencils, is the responsibility of the student. Following these good practices will likely result in greater success!<BR

Homework: Reread Act I and prepare to view Act II for Monday, January 28.<BR

Monday, January 28, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To identify, comprehend, and apply the elements of drama (SOL 9.5)

To view Act II of Romeo and Juliet and to analyze the act for elements of drama (9.5)

To answer questions about Act I in a written assignment.<BR

1) Act I quiz<BR

2) Act II of Romeo and Juliet.<BR

Homework: Read pp. 752-754.<BR

Key Terms with examples:

drama - Romeo and Juliet is a drama

play - A play is acted out on a stage by living people.

conflict - The conflict, or problem, forms the basis for a plot in the play.

climax - As conflict grows more and more complicated, it reaches a peak of greatest intensity called the play's climax, usually in Act III.

tragedy - Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy because the main characters meet an unhappy end.

tragic hero - Most tragedies have characters with noble qualities called tragic heroes.

tragic flaw - A noble character is still human, so he or she can have character flaws like jealousy or excessive ambition.

comedy - Comedies are plays that end happily for the main characters.

dialogue - Dialogue is words spoken by one character to another or words spoke within a group of characters.

monologue - This is a longer speech, spoken to one or more other characters who are on stage with the speaker.

aside - This speech may be spoken to the audience; it is not meant to be heard by other characters who may be on stage. Sometimes, an aside is spoken to one other character only.

soliloquy - A soliloquy is spoken by a single character on stage, and is considered to be the internal thoughts of the character who is speaking.

stage - The characters act out the play on the stage. Upstage means "away from the audience;" downstage means "toward the audience."

stage directions - Stage directions are written into a play by the playwright to tell the actors how to move or speak lines.<BR

Tuesday, January 29, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To identify and comprehend the elements of drama in Act II.<BR

1) Review - Use video guide to review key plot and literary elements of Act II.<BR

2) Write answers to questions for Act II. Check for comprehension through oral questions.<BR

3) Define "rite" and give examples (written).<BR

4) Explain cause/effect ("Why does Fr. Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?")<BR

5) Time for questions, discussion of plot, and rising action.<BR

6) Reminder! Continue to read play for homework. You are given three nights to read each act. Don't forget to access No Fear Shakespeare if you need a parallel text.<BR

Wednesday, January 30, 2008:<BR?

Objectives

To read and comprehend dramatic selections.<BR

BOOK CHECK - Please bring your book to class daily.</U<BR

1) Review of Act II (brief).<BR

2) Discuss rules, teams, scoring, directions for playing Romeo and Juliet Jeopardy Act II.<BR

3) Jeopardy (35 minutes) until bell.<BR

Thursday, January 31, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read and comprehend dramatic selections.<BR

1) Complete Jeopardy review game.<BR

2) Read and write literary terms (22) from study guide.<BR

3) Handout for practice (Magic Number).<BR

Homework: Make sure that you have read Act II before tomorrow. Quiz for Act II is Friday.<BR

Friday, February 1, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read and comprehend dramatic selections.<BR

1) Written quiz on Act II.<BR

2) Begin Act III of video.<BR

Monday, February 4, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Students will see Act III of Romeo and Juliet. Reminder: Don't forget to read at home each night in order to understand and comprehend the play.</U<BR

2) Students will practice and apply the literary terms iambic pentameter, blank verse, couplet, end-stopped line, run-on line, sonnet.<BR

3) Students will scan lines of poetry and assign rhyme scheme.<BR

4) Homework for Tuesday: Students will write a prediction of how the play will turn in Act IV by asking: "What will happen next?" In a paragraph, write the events that you believe will happen next and the reasons you believe as you do. Prepare to share these in class.<BR

Tuesday, February 5, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Students will share homework responses.<BR

2) Students will complete the video guide for Act III.<BR

3) Students will review Monday's literary terms and practice these literary terms in a classwork assignment: simile, metaphor, personification, pun.<BR

Wednesday, February 6, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Quiz on Act III. (Postponed until Thursday).<BR

2) Students will review literary terms for Monday and Tuesday and will practice these literary terms in a classwork assignment: aside, soliloquy, monologue.<BR

Thursday, February 7, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Students will review literary terms for Monday-Wednesday and will practice these literary terms in a classwork assignment: conflict, foreshadowing, tone, suspense, turning point.<BR

2) Check written responses on video guide; collect for grade.<BR

3) Review (brief) for today's Act III quiz.<BR

4) Begin Act III quiz; complete this on Friday.<BR

Friday, February 8, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Students will review literary terms for Monday-Thursday and practice these literary terms in a classwork assignment: dramatic irony, situational irony, foil, tragedy.<BR

2) Oral reading assignments are made today.<BR

3) All written work is returned; collect missing assignments/make up work. Collect progress reports.<BR

4) Notebook check is ongoing (until Tuesday, 2/12/08). Zero on notebook check after Tuesday.<BR

Homework:

1) Review all literary terms that have been assigned. Prepare for a literary terms quiz on Monday, February 11.

2) Write your paragraph from Act I to turn in.

3) Reminder: Continue to use No Fear Shakespeare site for parallel text of the play. All students should be reading the text at home.<BR

Monday, February 11, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Literary terms quiz in all classes. Correctly identify and apply 22 literary terms from drama unit.<BR

2) Begin oral reading of Act IV. Goal is to read Act IV, scene 1 today.<BR

3) Oral discussion to analyze events, character, and dramatic elements in Romeo and Juliet.<BR

4) Reread the scene we read in class for homework each night.<BR

Tuesday, February 12, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral reading of Act IV. Goal is to read Act IV, scene 2 and 3 today.<BR

2) Use paraphrase and context clues to analyze these scenes orally in a group discussion.<BR

3) Discussion is on falling action in Act IV.<BR

Wednesday, February 13, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral reading of Act IV. Goal is to read Act IV, scene 4 and scene 5 today.<BR

2) Written responses to questions from each scene in Act IV.<BR

Thursday, February 14, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) We have completed the oral reading assignments for Act IV.<BR

2) Students will complete five review questions (written) from Act IV for homework.<BR

Friday, February 15, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Collect homework and review written responses.<BR

2) Write one additional question from Act IV, scene 5.<BR

3) Homework is to review for Act IV quiz on Monday.<BR

Monday, February 18, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral review for Act IV quiz; take the quiz.<BR

2) Oral reading of Act V (Scene 1).<BR

Tuesday, February 19, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral reading of Act V, (Scene 2 and begin Scene 3).<BR

2) Analyze events in the play in order to infer themes in Romeo and Juliet.<BR

Wednesday, February 20, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral reading of Act V (Scene 3).<BR

2) Analyze events in the play in order to infer themes in Romeo and Juliet.<BR

Thursday, February 21, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Determine, choose, and deduce events that complete the play's plot structure.<BR

2) Complete the oral reading for Act V.<BR

3) Retell specific events through paraphrase (written practice).<BR

Friday, February 22, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Compare definitions for climax by viewing a brief powerpoint on "climax"<BR

2) Choose one of the viewpoints on the play's climax and argue for your choice in an essay that is due on Monday, February 25 (see handout).<BR

Homework: Complete essay and turn in on Monday, February 25. Complete study guide questions for Act V to turn in for a grade.<BR

3) Participate in a discussion of "climax" in order to decide.<BR

Monday, February 25, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Oral review for Act V quiz; add missing answers.<BR

2) Take the quiz for Act V.<BR

Tuesday, February 26, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings. of literary selections.<BR

1) Finish the quiz for Act V.<BR

2) Share essays orally for extra credit.<BR

3) Reteach concept of paraphrase.<BR

Wednesday, February 27, 2008:<BR

No Classes - Snow Day<BR

Thursday, February 28, 2008:<BR

No Classes - Snow Day<BR

Friday, February 29, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.<BR

To read and analyze a variety of literature.<BR

1) Complete video showing of Romeo and Juliet.<BR

2) Periods 4 and 6 will begin introduction to poetry unit.<BR

3) Periods 1 and 3 will complete instruction on the essay; period 1 essay is due on Monday, March 2. Period 3 essay has been turned in, but revisions will be completed next.<BR

4) Period 7 will take the Act IV quiz on Romeo and Juliet.<BR

Monday, March 3, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.

To read and analyze a variety of literature.<BR

1) Discuss the unit of poetry and the variety of poetry that will be studied.<BR

2) Determine which literary vocabulary words relate to the study of poetry and list those.<BR

3) Write terms' definitions and discuss those terms in relation to an actual poem.<BR

Tuesday, March 4, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.

To read and analyze a variety of literature (poetry).<BR

1) Period 1 will work on poetry terms in Study Hall due to SOL exam today.<BR

2) Period 3 will review poetry terms and read the background information for a ballad on page 464 in textbook. Poetry terms should be completed for homework and returned to class on Wednesday.<BR

3) Period 7 will complete the Study Guide for Romeo and Juliet, Act V. Test on Act V is Thursday.<BR

Wednesday, March 5, 2008:<BR

Objectives:

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.

To read and analyze a variety of literature (poetry).<BR

1) Periods 1 and 3 will work on poetry terms, read pp. 465-466, and complete the climax essay in study hall due to SOL testing. Please bring all work to class on Thursday, March 6.<BR

2) Periods 4 and 6 should see the link to class assignments for today (Top of Page).<BR

3) Period 7 will complete the study guide for Romeo and Juliet, Act V. Homework: Make any corrections to study guide that are necessary, study for the test for Act V to be given on Thursday, and bring the study guide tomorrow to turn in for a grade.<BR

Thursday, March 6, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.

To read and analyze a variety of literature (poetry).<BR

1) Period 1 will participate in "Read Across America" presentation in the library. We will hear poetry readings and a reading from Shakespeare.<BR

2) Students should bring any work completed during study hall on Tuesday and Wednesday to class today for assessment. We will discuss "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins and "Blue Bowl" by Jane Kenyon.<BR

3) Periods 4 and 6 should see the link to class assignments for today (Top of Page).<BR

4) Period 7 will have the Act V test on Romeo and Juliet. If time allows, students will watch the video of Acts IV and V following the test.<BR

Friday, March 7, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read, comprehend, and analyze dramatic selections.

To plan, present, and critique dramatic readings of literary selections.

To develop writing to inform and persuade.

To read and analyze a variety of literature (poetry).<BR

1) Period 1 will see the school musical, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."<BR

2) Period 3 will review pp. 465-466; read and discuss the poem "Ballad of Birmingham" on pg. 464. Handouts on How to Read a Poem and the American Poet Laureate.<BR

3) Periods 4 and 6 should see the link to class assignments for today (Top of Page).<BR

4) Period 7 will begin the Poetry Unit. Complete the anticipation guide for poetry. Handouts on poetry terms, How to Read a poem, and the American Poet Laureate.<BR

Monday, March 10, 2008:<BR

Objectives

To read and analyze a variety of literature

To make planned oral presentations<BR

Periods 1 and 3 should bring poetry terms to class. We will organize these terms. Read Ballad of Birmingham for homework.

Analysis of "Ballad of Birmingham" (464).

Practice poetry terms. Poetry terms quiz is Friday.<BR

Periods 4 and 6 should see the link to class assignments for today (Top of Page).<BR

Period 7 will read oral poems from POETRY 180. Practice comprehension of poems. Introduce poetry terms.<BR

Tuesday, March 11, 2008:<BR

To read and analyze a variety of literature

To make planned oral presentations<BR

Periods 1 and 3 will use the poetry handout "How to Read a Poem" to analyze "Ballad of Birmingham" (pg. 464) and "The Courage My Mother Had" (pg. 461). All band students will receive assignments today for March 12-14.<BR

Periods 4 and 6 should see the link to class assignments for today (Top of Page). All band students will receive assignments today for March 12-14.<BR

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1) Complete Handout and Check Answers.<BR<BR>