Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly the most famous love story of all time. The story has been retold countless time in all forms of media: songs, films, musicals, t.v. shows, etc. Now that you've finished reading the play, answer this question: Why is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and enduring story?
Write one paragraph about what you think makes this story timeless. Then write a second paragraph in which you make a text to text connection - analyze how Romeo and Juliet is similar to another book or story you have read. Why might the author of this book/story have borrowed from Shakespeare's most famous play?
Due Friday, May 25.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Romeo and Juliet: Critical Thinking
Reading Shakespeare is a little bit like working on a puzzle. If you're missing a piece, you may not be getting the whole picture. When you find that piece, you're sure to feel excited.
Describe a time when you were reading Romeo and Juliet and the pieces came together - when you were able to see beyond the words on the page to get the whole picture. This could be something that was discussed as a class or in your group, or it could be something you just understood on your own.
Write about a time when you were able to think critically about what you were reading to think beyond the obvious and gain insight into why a line, concept, or character is important to the whole picture. Write one well-developed paragraph for this post.
Due Friday, May 11.
Describe a time when you were reading Romeo and Juliet and the pieces came together - when you were able to see beyond the words on the page to get the whole picture. This could be something that was discussed as a class or in your group, or it could be something you just understood on your own.
Write about a time when you were able to think critically about what you were reading to think beyond the obvious and gain insight into why a line, concept, or character is important to the whole picture. Write one well-developed paragraph for this post.
Due Friday, May 11.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Connecting to a Character in Romeo and Juliet
Which character in Romeo and Juliet do you feel you are most like? Consider what the different characters say, the decisions they make, and their personality traits. Chose the character you think is most like you and justify your choice with examples.
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you identify the character you are most like and give examples from the play and your own life as support. Be sure to:
1. Identify one character trait you have in common. Give an example of the character displaying this trait in the play and tell about a time when you displayed this trait as well.
2. Identify one decision this character makes and analyze why you think he/she makes this decision and why you think he/she made the right decision.
Post by Friday, May 4.
Write a well-developed paragraph in which you identify the character you are most like and give examples from the play and your own life as support. Be sure to:
1. Identify one character trait you have in common. Give an example of the character displaying this trait in the play and tell about a time when you displayed this trait as well.
2. Identify one decision this character makes and analyze why you think he/she makes this decision and why you think he/she made the right decision.
Post by Friday, May 4.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Word Power!
Describe a time that you have used Word Power outside of class. Describe specifically how you used it. If you have never used Word Power outside of class, make a point to do so this week!
Write two paragraphs for this post. Your first paragraph should be describing how you used Word Power outside of class and the second paragraph should discuss the benefit of reading Word Power and how you anticipate you'll use it in the future.
Due Saturday, April 21.
Write two paragraphs for this post. Your first paragraph should be describing how you used Word Power outside of class and the second paragraph should discuss the benefit of reading Word Power and how you anticipate you'll use it in the future.
Due Saturday, April 21.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Getting Ready for Romeo and Juliet
This week we're watching A Midsummer Night's Dream in class to acquaint you with Shakespeare's language. Based on this experience and your past, if any, experiences with Shakespeare, what do you anticipate as we begin Romeo and Juliet? What challenges will you encounter in reading and studying the play? What types of activities or assignments do you think will help you enjoy and understand the play?
Write two paragraphs for this post. The first paragraph should describe your experience with the film (Are you enjoying the story Shakespeare has created? Is it difficult to understand? etc.) and, if applicable, your past experiences with Shakespeare. Your second paragraph should describe your anticipated challenges in reading Shakespeare, what you think you will like about Romeo and Juliet and tell what type of activities you would like to be encounter in class.
Also, please complete this survey by clicking on the link:
Shakespeare Survey
Due Friday, April 13.
Write two paragraphs for this post. The first paragraph should describe your experience with the film (Are you enjoying the story Shakespeare has created? Is it difficult to understand? etc.) and, if applicable, your past experiences with Shakespeare. Your second paragraph should describe your anticipated challenges in reading Shakespeare, what you think you will like about Romeo and Juliet and tell what type of activities you would like to be encounter in class.
Also, please complete this survey by clicking on the link:
Shakespeare Survey
Due Friday, April 13.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Character Klatch
CHARACTER KLATCH: Publish your final draft on your blog by Fri., 3/23
What lurks inside Dickens’ characters’ minds? What would their innermost thoughts and feelings be? We are about to find out!
You have been assigned a character or the author. For this character you will focus on the most recent ten chapters and:
· Create a vehicle to share their thoughts and feelings previously unavailable to us through Pip’s narration. Choose one:
o An interior monologue (description of what the character is thinking about an idea or event.)
o A diary entry
o A letter to another character (or friend or editor if you are Dickens)
· Ground the character’s thoughts and feeling with the text. Cite specific examples from the text in your creation.
· Show you know and understand who the character is; how they think and feel; and what purpose Dickens has them serve.
· Share your creation during a group discussion on characters and characterization.
. Revise and publish a final draft on your blog by Friday, March 23. Your writing will be assessed on content, relevance to character, and conventions.
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