Objective: SWBAT find evidence in "Romeo & Juliet" to defend/prosecute a character in the case of Romeo and Juliet's deaths.
Do-Now: Do you believe in astrology? Do you believe that someone's astrological sign can affect his/her personality? Why or why not? Have you ever had your horoscope come true?
Today: 1) Introduction to Extra-Credit opportunities
2) Graphic organizers for trial evidence
3) Continue to work on group project for "Romeo & Juliet."
Exit Slip: What do you believe is the strongest piece of evidence your group has found so far? Explain.
Homework: Groups should be prepared for their trials by Wednesday! All make-up work due no later than Friday!
Friday, May 31, 2013
Friday, May 31
Objective: SWBAT complete a quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT find evidence in "Romeo & Juliet" to defend/prosecute a character in the case of Romeo and Juliet's deaths.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have FIFTEEN minutes to study for your quiz.
2) Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Begin working on your group project for "Romeo & Juliet."
Homework: Groups should be ready for their trials by Wednesday! All make-up work due no later than Friday!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have FIFTEEN minutes to study for your quiz.
2) Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Begin working on your group project for "Romeo & Juliet."
Homework: Groups should be ready for their trials by Wednesday! All make-up work due no later than Friday!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Thursday, May 30
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. SWBAT review Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT find evidence in "Romeo & Juliet" to defend/prosecute a character in the case of Romeo and Juliet's deaths.
Do-Now: You have FIVE minutes to prepare for your quiz on misplaced and dangling modifiers. Make sure you have a sharpened pencil or pen. If you have your misplaced and dangling modifier packet, you may use it to help you on the quiz.
Today: 1) Quiz on misplaced and dangling modifiers.
2) Finish reviewing Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Introduction to group project: "Romeo & Juliet" : Who's To Blame?
4) Begin work on your group project.
Exit Slip: What do you believe will be your group's strongest reason to support your client's innocence/guilt? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" TOMORROW!!! Groups must be ready for their trials by WEDNESDAY!!!
Do-Now: You have FIVE minutes to prepare for your quiz on misplaced and dangling modifiers. Make sure you have a sharpened pencil or pen. If you have your misplaced and dangling modifier packet, you may use it to help you on the quiz.
Today: 1) Quiz on misplaced and dangling modifiers.
2) Finish reviewing Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Introduction to group project: "Romeo & Juliet" : Who's To Blame?
4) Begin work on your group project.
Exit Slip: What do you believe will be your group's strongest reason to support your client's innocence/guilt? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" TOMORROW!!! Groups must be ready for their trials by WEDNESDAY!!!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Wednesday, May 29
Objective: SWBAT review Acts 3-5 of "Romeo and Juliet."
Do-Now: List THREE questions you have about "Romeo & Juliet." (These should be questions about characters or events from the play that you did not understand.)
Today: 1) Finish your review questions for Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Your questions will be checked at the end of the first class period.
2) Review the answers for Acts 3-5 questions.
Exit Slip: Who do you believe is to blame for Romeo & Juliet's deaths? Explain your answer giving examples from the play. (You may copy your answer from your question packet.)
Homework: Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers TOMORROW!!! Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" FRIDAY!!!
Do-Now: List THREE questions you have about "Romeo & Juliet." (These should be questions about characters or events from the play that you did not understand.)
Today: 1) Finish your review questions for Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Your questions will be checked at the end of the first class period.
2) Review the answers for Acts 3-5 questions.
Exit Slip: Who do you believe is to blame for Romeo & Juliet's deaths? Explain your answer giving examples from the play. (You may copy your answer from your question packet.)
Homework: Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers TOMORROW!!! Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" FRIDAY!!!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Tuesday, May 28
Objective: SWBAT
identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. SWBAT complete review questions for Acts 3-5
of “Romeo & Juliet.”
Do-Now: Complete Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: Test 1 from your packet. This will be your practice quiz. ***Get out your Personal Statements and place them on your desk to be collected***
Today: 1) Review Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: Test 1.
2) Complete review questions for Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Your quiz on Friday will be based off of these questions.
Exit Slip: If Romeo and Juliet had both lived and escaped to Mantua, what do you believe their lives would have been like? Do you believe they would have ever attempted to return to Verona? Would they have stayed together for the rest of their lives or would they have grown apart once they got older? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers on THURSDAY. Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY.
Do-Now: Complete Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: Test 1 from your packet. This will be your practice quiz. ***Get out your Personal Statements and place them on your desk to be collected***
Today: 1) Review Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: Test 1.
2) Complete review questions for Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Your quiz on Friday will be based off of these questions.
Exit Slip: If Romeo and Juliet had both lived and escaped to Mantua, what do you believe their lives would have been like? Do you believe they would have ever attempted to return to Verona? Would they have stayed together for the rest of their lives or would they have grown apart once they got older? Explain.
Homework: Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers on THURSDAY. Quiz on Acts 3-5 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Friday, May 24
Objective: SWBAT complete their rough drafts for their Personal Statements. SWBAT evaluate the falling action of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Review Acts 4 & 5 of "Romeo & Juliet"
2) Watch the conclusion of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Finish editing your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. Today is the last day to get Ms. Winberg's help!!!
4) Interim Reports: All Make-Up work due NO LATER than Friday, June 7!!!
Exit Slip: What major differences did you notice between the play and the movie for Acts 4 and 5? (GIVE THREE EXAMPLES) Why do you believe the director made these changes? Explain.
Homework: Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28!!! Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers on Thursday, May 30!!! Quiz on "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 3-5 on Friday, May 31!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Review Acts 4 & 5 of "Romeo & Juliet"
2) Watch the conclusion of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Finish editing your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. Today is the last day to get Ms. Winberg's help!!!
4) Interim Reports: All Make-Up work due NO LATER than Friday, June 7!!!
Exit Slip: What major differences did you notice between the play and the movie for Acts 4 and 5? (GIVE THREE EXAMPLES) Why do you believe the director made these changes? Explain.
Homework: Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28!!! Quiz on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers on Thursday, May 30!!! Quiz on "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 3-5 on Friday, May 31!!!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Thursday, May 23
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. SWBAT complete their rough drafts for their Personal Statements. SWBAT evaluate the conclusion of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: Complete Practice #4 for Dangling Modifiers.
Today: 1) Go over Practice #4
2) In groups, read Act 5 of "Romeo & Juliet" pp. 249-287. Characters: Romeo, Balthasar, Apothecary, Friar John, Friar Lawrence, Paris, Page, Juliet, Chief Watchman, Second Watchman, Third Watchman, Prince, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Lord Montague. Read Act 5 online HERE.
3) As you read, Ms. Winberg will work with you one-on-one to edit your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. Make sure your rough draft is double-spaced or it cannot be edited. Tomorrow will be the last day to work on Personal Statements in class.
Exit Slip: What do you believe motivated Romeo and Juliet to kill themselves other than the fact that their significant other was dead? Explain. What do you believe motivated Lord Montague and Lord Capulet to end their feud other than the fact that their children died? Explain.
Homework: Personal Statements Due Tuesday, May 28! Quiz on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Thursday, May 30! Quiz on "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 3-5 Friday, May 31!
Do-Now: Complete Practice #4 for Dangling Modifiers.
Today: 1) Go over Practice #4
2) In groups, read Act 5 of "Romeo & Juliet" pp. 249-287. Characters: Romeo, Balthasar, Apothecary, Friar John, Friar Lawrence, Paris, Page, Juliet, Chief Watchman, Second Watchman, Third Watchman, Prince, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Lord Montague. Read Act 5 online HERE.
3) As you read, Ms. Winberg will work with you one-on-one to edit your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. Make sure your rough draft is double-spaced or it cannot be edited. Tomorrow will be the last day to work on Personal Statements in class.
Exit Slip: What do you believe motivated Romeo and Juliet to kill themselves other than the fact that their significant other was dead? Explain. What do you believe motivated Lord Montague and Lord Capulet to end their feud other than the fact that their children died? Explain.
Homework: Personal Statements Due Tuesday, May 28! Quiz on Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers Thursday, May 30! Quiz on "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 3-5 Friday, May 31!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Wednesday, May 22
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. SWBAT evaluate the falling action in "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT begin editing their rough drafts of their Personal Statements.
Do-Now: With a partner, read about Dangling Modifiers on the bottom of pg. 209. Look at the example on the top of pg. 210 and re-write the sample sentence to correct the dangling modifier: "Depressed and disappointed, running away seemed the only thing for me to do."
Today: 1) Complete Dangling Modifiers Practice 3
2) In groups, read Act 4, Scenes 1-5 pp. PAGE 209-241. Stop at the bottom of pg. 241 before the First Musician speaks. Characters: Friar Lawrence, Paris, Juliet, Second Servingman, Lord Capulet, Nurse, Lady Capulet, First Servingman. Read Act 4 online HERE.
3) As you read, Ms. Winberg will meet with you one-by-one to edit your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. She will only edit your rough drafts if they are finished!
Exit Slip: Describe how Act 4, Scene 5 represents dramatic irony. (Hint: What are we and the Friar aware of that none of the other characters are?) Up until this point in the play, Juliet has confided in the Nurse and trusted the Nurse with her secrets. Why do you believe Juliet does not tell the Nurse about her plan to fake her death? Explain.
Homework: Final Copy of Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Do-Now: With a partner, read about Dangling Modifiers on the bottom of pg. 209. Look at the example on the top of pg. 210 and re-write the sample sentence to correct the dangling modifier: "Depressed and disappointed, running away seemed the only thing for me to do."
Today: 1) Complete Dangling Modifiers Practice 3
2) In groups, read Act 4, Scenes 1-5 pp. PAGE 209-241. Stop at the bottom of pg. 241 before the First Musician speaks. Characters: Friar Lawrence, Paris, Juliet, Second Servingman, Lord Capulet, Nurse, Lady Capulet, First Servingman. Read Act 4 online HERE.
3) As you read, Ms. Winberg will meet with you one-by-one to edit your rough drafts for your Personal Statements. She will only edit your rough drafts if they are finished!
Exit Slip: Describe how Act 4, Scene 5 represents dramatic irony. (Hint: What are we and the Friar aware of that none of the other characters are?) Up until this point in the play, Juliet has confided in the Nurse and trusted the Nurse with her secrets. Why do you believe Juliet does not tell the Nurse about her plan to fake her death? Explain.
Homework: Final Copy of Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Monday, May 20
Objective: SWBAT complete their rough drafts for their Personal Statements.
Do-Now: Summarize the major events in Act 3 of "Romeo & Juliet." You may use your book for help if necessary.
Today: 1) Watch Act 3 of "Romeo & Juliet"
2) Finish your rough draft for your Personal Statement.
Homework: Bring your rough draft of your Personal Statement on Wednesday so that you can begin to edit it in class. Final Copy of Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Do-Now: Summarize the major events in Act 3 of "Romeo & Juliet." You may use your book for help if necessary.
Today: 1) Watch Act 3 of "Romeo & Juliet"
2) Finish your rough draft for your Personal Statement.
Homework: Bring your rough draft of your Personal Statement on Wednesday so that you can begin to edit it in class. Final Copy of Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Friday, May 17
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the events in the falling action of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: In groups, Read Act 3, Scene 5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Parts in this scene are: Juliet, Romeo, Nurse, Lady Capulet, and Lord Capulet. Read Act 3, Scene 5 HERE.
Exit Slip: Juliet is now being forced to marry Paris, but she's already secretly married to Romeo. If you were Juliet, what would you do? Would you forget about Romeo and marry Paris or would you leave your family forever and run away with Romeo? (Remember, if you leave your family, you will have no money and no home.) Be sure to explain you answer and reasons.
Homework: Personal Statement Due TUESDAY, MAY 28!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: In groups, Read Act 3, Scene 5 of "Romeo & Juliet." Parts in this scene are: Juliet, Romeo, Nurse, Lady Capulet, and Lord Capulet. Read Act 3, Scene 5 HERE.
Exit Slip: Juliet is now being forced to marry Paris, but she's already secretly married to Romeo. If you were Juliet, what would you do? Would you forget about Romeo and marry Paris or would you leave your family forever and run away with Romeo? (Remember, if you leave your family, you will have no money and no home.) Be sure to explain you answer and reasons.
Homework: Personal Statement Due TUESDAY, MAY 28!!!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Thursday, May 16
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the events in the falling action of "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT begin their rough drafts for their Personal Statements.
Do-Now: Individually, read "Act 3, Scene 4." How do you believe Juliet will react to the news she is about to receive? What might she do next? Explain. Read Act 3, Scene 4 HERE.
Today: Begin work on the rough draft of your Personal Statement. Make sure to follow the five-paragraph format given to you on the assignment sheet and make sure to write enough to fulfill the length requirement. We will be editing these essays next week. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask Ms. Winberg! ***PLEASE DOUBLE-SPACE YOUR ROUGH DRAFT SO IT CAN BE EDITED***
Homework: Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Do-Now: Individually, read "Act 3, Scene 4." How do you believe Juliet will react to the news she is about to receive? What might she do next? Explain. Read Act 3, Scene 4 HERE.
Today: Begin work on the rough draft of your Personal Statement. Make sure to follow the five-paragraph format given to you on the assignment sheet and make sure to write enough to fulfill the length requirement. We will be editing these essays next week. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask Ms. Winberg! ***PLEASE DOUBLE-SPACE YOUR ROUGH DRAFT SO IT CAN BE EDITED***
Homework: Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Wednesday, May 15
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct misplaced and dangling modifiers. SWBAT evaluate the events in the falling action of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: Get your Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers packet from the pile and complete Practice 2 for misplaced modifiers on pg. 209. Read the sample at the top of the page if you are confused.
Today: 1) Go over Practice 2.
2) In groups of 2-3, Read Act 3, Scene 3 of "Romeo & Juliet." The characters in this scene are: Friar Lawrence, Romeo, Nurse. Read Act 3, Scene 3 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Describe Friar Lawrence's reasons for why Romeo should be happy instead of crying like a little girl. Describe the Friar's new plan for Romeo and Juliet.
Homework: Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Do-Now: Get your Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers packet from the pile and complete Practice 2 for misplaced modifiers on pg. 209. Read the sample at the top of the page if you are confused.
Today: 1) Go over Practice 2.
2) In groups of 2-3, Read Act 3, Scene 3 of "Romeo & Juliet." The characters in this scene are: Friar Lawrence, Romeo, Nurse. Read Act 3, Scene 3 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Describe Friar Lawrence's reasons for why Romeo should be happy instead of crying like a little girl. Describe the Friar's new plan for Romeo and Juliet.
Homework: Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tuesday, May 14
Objective: SWBAT identify the effects
of the major event in the climax in “Romeo & Juliet.” SWBAT identify and correct misplaced and
dangling modifiers.
Do-Now: Now that Romeo has killed Tybalt (Juliet's cousin) and been banished from Verona forever, do you believe Juliet will still stay with him? What challenges might the two of them now face if they decide to stay together? If you were Juliet, would you stay with Romeo or would you forget about him? Explain.
Today: 1) Grammar: How to identify and correct misplaced modifiers.
2) Complete Practice 1 for misplaced modifiers.
3) Review cause and effect
4) In pairs, read Act 3, Scene 2. Read Act 3, Scene 2 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Describe how Act 3, Scene 2 represents dramatic irony? (Hint: At first, who does Juliet believe has died? Why does she believe this? Who has really died?)
Homework: Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Today: 1) Grammar: How to identify and correct misplaced modifiers.
2) Complete Practice 1 for misplaced modifiers.
3) Review cause and effect
4) In pairs, read Act 3, Scene 2. Read Act 3, Scene 2 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Describe how Act 3, Scene 2 represents dramatic irony? (Hint: At first, who does Juliet believe has died? Why does she believe this? Who has really died?)
Homework: Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Monday, May 13
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the climax of “Romeo &
Juliet” and explain how it represents dramatic and situational irony.
Do-Now: Summarize the major events in Act 2 of "Romeo & Juliet."
Today: 1) Review situational and dramatic irony.
2) Class will read Act 3, Scene 1 of "Romeo & Juliet." Read Act 3, Scene 1 HERE.
Exit Slip: Describe the situational and dramatic irony in Act 3, Scene 1 of "Romeo & Juliet." (Hint: Why was Mercutio's death unexpected? Hint: What do we know about Romeo and Juliet that Tybalt does not know?)
Homework: Personal Statement Due Tuesday, May 28!!!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Friday, May 10
Objective: SWBAT complete a quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT review and understand the rubric for their Personal Statement. SWBAT read and respond to an article related to the theme of "love at first sight" in Romeo & Juliet.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have TEN minutes to review for your quiz. If Ms. Winberg sees you talking instead of reviewing, she will start the quiz early.
2) Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet." You will have TWENTY minutes to complete this quiz.
3) Introduction to Personal Statement
4) Article Read & Respond: Read the article "You Can Love at First Sight" and respond to the questions on the attached worksheet.
Exit Slip: After reading this article, what do you believe causes "love at first sight?" Do you believe two people can actually fall in love with each other instantly, or do you believe that their brains are making them think they are in love when really they are just physically attracted to each other? Explain.
Homework: Finish Article Read & Respond. Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28.
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have TEN minutes to review for your quiz. If Ms. Winberg sees you talking instead of reviewing, she will start the quiz early.
2) Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet." You will have TWENTY minutes to complete this quiz.
3) Introduction to Personal Statement
4) Article Read & Respond: Read the article "You Can Love at First Sight" and respond to the questions on the attached worksheet.
Exit Slip: After reading this article, what do you believe causes "love at first sight?" Do you believe two people can actually fall in love with each other instantly, or do you believe that their brains are making them think they are in love when really they are just physically attracted to each other? Explain.
Homework: Finish Article Read & Respond. Personal Statement due Tuesday, May 28.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Thursday, May 9
Objective: SWBAT complete a quiz on parallelism. SWBAT review Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: You have FIVE minutes to prepare for your parallelism quiz. Make sure you have a pen/pencil ready BEFORE the quiz starts!!!
Today: 1) Parallelism Quiz : Follow the directions on each side of the paper.
2) Finish review questions for Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo and Juliet."
3) Go over review questions for Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo and Juliet."
Exit Slip: Brainstorm a list of at least THREE life experiences you might use for your personal statement.
Homework: "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz TOMORROW!!!
Do-Now: You have FIVE minutes to prepare for your parallelism quiz. Make sure you have a pen/pencil ready BEFORE the quiz starts!!!
Today: 1) Parallelism Quiz : Follow the directions on each side of the paper.
2) Finish review questions for Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo and Juliet."
3) Go over review questions for Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo and Juliet."
Exit Slip: Brainstorm a list of at least THREE life experiences you might use for your personal statement.
Homework: "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz TOMORROW!!!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wednesday, May 8
Objective: SWBAT complete review
questions for Acts 1 and 2 of “Romeo & Juliet.” SWBAT compare a film to a play.
Do-Now: Before the Friar marries Romeo and Juliet, he claims that the key to long-lasting love is to "love each other in moderation," meaning they should not love each other too little or too much. Do you agree with his advice? Why or why not? What do you believe is the key to long-lasting love? Explain.
Today: 1) In groups, read Act 2, Scene 5, and Act 2, Scene 6. You will need to assign readers to the following parts: Juliet, Nurse, Friar Lawrence, and Romeo. Read Act 2, Scene 5 online HERE. Read Act 2, Scene 6 online HERE.
2) Watch Act 2 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Complete "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Review
Exit Slip: What parts of the play were changed from the film version? Why do you believe the film's director chose to change these parts? (For example: The film leaves out any mention of the rope ladder Romeo will use to climb Juliet's window. The director may have left this part out because he plans on having Romeo get into Juliet's room in another way or because he felt it was not important to mention how Romeo is able to get into her room.)
Homework: Finish "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Review. Parallelism Quiz TOMORROW!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on FRIDAY!!!
Do-Now: Before the Friar marries Romeo and Juliet, he claims that the key to long-lasting love is to "love each other in moderation," meaning they should not love each other too little or too much. Do you agree with his advice? Why or why not? What do you believe is the key to long-lasting love? Explain.
Today: 1) In groups, read Act 2, Scene 5, and Act 2, Scene 6. You will need to assign readers to the following parts: Juliet, Nurse, Friar Lawrence, and Romeo. Read Act 2, Scene 5 online HERE. Read Act 2, Scene 6 online HERE.
2) Watch Act 2 of "Romeo & Juliet."
3) Complete "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Review
Exit Slip: What parts of the play were changed from the film version? Why do you believe the film's director chose to change these parts? (For example: The film leaves out any mention of the rope ladder Romeo will use to climb Juliet's window. The director may have left this part out because he plans on having Romeo get into Juliet's room in another way or because he felt it was not important to mention how Romeo is able to get into her room.)
Homework: Finish "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Review. Parallelism Quiz TOMORROW!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on FRIDAY!!!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tuesday, May 7
Objective: SWBAT identify and
correct errors in sentence parallelism.
SWBAT evaluate the Friar and Nurses’ motivation for helping/not helping Romeo &
Juliet marry. SWBAT make inferences about the Friar and the Nurse based on their motivations.
Do-Now: Complete Parallelism Practice Quiz: Test 1 and Test 4. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PAGE!!!
Today: 1) Go over Parallelism Practice Quiz
2) Review Character Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
3) In groups, read Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4. On your graphic organizers, record the Friar and the Nurses' motivations for helping/not helping Romeo & Juliet marry behind their parents' backs. When you are finished, you will make AT LEAST TWO inferences about each character based on his/her motivations. Read Act 2, Scene 3 HERE. Read Act 2, Scene 4 HERE.
Exit Slip: If you were the Nurse or the Friar, would you help Romeo & Juliet get married behind their parents' backs? What would be your motivation for wanting to help them? What would be your motivation for NOT wanting to help them? Explain.
Homework: Parallelism quiz this THURSDAY! Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY!
Do-Now: Complete Parallelism Practice Quiz: Test 1 and Test 4. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PAGE!!!
Today: 1) Go over Parallelism Practice Quiz
2) Review Character Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
3) In groups, read Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4. On your graphic organizers, record the Friar and the Nurses' motivations for helping/not helping Romeo & Juliet marry behind their parents' backs. When you are finished, you will make AT LEAST TWO inferences about each character based on his/her motivations. Read Act 2, Scene 3 HERE. Read Act 2, Scene 4 HERE.
Exit Slip: If you were the Nurse or the Friar, would you help Romeo & Juliet get married behind their parents' backs? What would be your motivation for wanting to help them? What would be your motivation for NOT wanting to help them? Explain.
Homework: Parallelism quiz this THURSDAY! Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY!
Friday, May 3, 2013
Monday, May 6
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct errors in sentence parallelism. SWBAT identify and categorize TEN examples of figurative language from Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet." SWBAT evaluate and respond to an article.
Do-Now: Complete Parallelism Practice 3 and Test 3. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN ON THE PAGE!!!
Today: 1) Review Parallelism Practice 3 and Test 3.
2) Finish reading Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" and filling out your figurative language chart. Remember, you must have TEN of your own examples of figurative language. Read Act 2, Scene 2 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Choose ONE of the examples of figurative language you found in Scene 2 and copy it down on your Exit Slip. Explain what you believe this example means and how it is being used in the play.
EXAMPLE: pg. 89 "Our love, which right now is like a flower bud in the summer air, may turn out to be a beautiful flower by the next time we meet." In this simile, Juliet compares her and Romeo's love to a flower bud. This means that their love, like a flower bud, is still new and hasn't grown yet. This simile is being used to show that, even though their love is new, it may soon grow into something bigger and more wonderful.
Homework: Parallelism quiz this THURSDAY! Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY!
Do-Now: Complete Parallelism Practice 3 and Test 3. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN ON THE PAGE!!!
Today: 1) Review Parallelism Practice 3 and Test 3.
2) Finish reading Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" and filling out your figurative language chart. Remember, you must have TEN of your own examples of figurative language. Read Act 2, Scene 2 online HERE.
Exit Slip: Choose ONE of the examples of figurative language you found in Scene 2 and copy it down on your Exit Slip. Explain what you believe this example means and how it is being used in the play.
EXAMPLE: pg. 89 "Our love, which right now is like a flower bud in the summer air, may turn out to be a beautiful flower by the next time we meet." In this simile, Juliet compares her and Romeo's love to a flower bud. This means that their love, like a flower bud, is still new and hasn't grown yet. This simile is being used to show that, even though their love is new, it may soon grow into something bigger and more wonderful.
Homework: Parallelism quiz this THURSDAY! Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" on FRIDAY!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Friday, May 3
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct errors in sentence parallelism. SWBAT identify and categorize TEN examples of figurative language from Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet."
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Complete Parallelism Practice #2
2) Review Parallelism Practices #1 and #2
3) Review Figurative Language: Metaphor, Simile, Hyperbole, Personification
4) In groups, read Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" recording TEN ADDITIONAL examples of figurative language on your chart. The four examples which were already provided DO NOT count as part of the ten!!! Read Act 2, Scene 2 online HERE.
Homework: Parallelism Quiz on Thursday, May 9!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on Friday, May 10!!!
Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) Complete Parallelism Practice #2
2) Review Parallelism Practices #1 and #2
3) Review Figurative Language: Metaphor, Simile, Hyperbole, Personification
4) In groups, read Act 2, Scene 2 of "Romeo & Juliet" recording TEN ADDITIONAL examples of figurative language on your chart. The four examples which were already provided DO NOT count as part of the ten!!! Read Act 2, Scene 2 online HERE.
Homework: Parallelism Quiz on Thursday, May 9!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on Friday, May 10!!!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Thursday, May 2 (Half-Day)
Objective: SWBAT identify and correct errors in Parallelism.
Do-Now: What similarities/differences did you notice between the film version of "Romeo and Juliet," and the play? BE SPECIFIC.
Today: 1) Introduction to Parallelism
2) Class will complete "Check Your Understanding" together.
3) Individually, complete Practices 1 and 2.
4) Review Practices 1 and 2.
Homework: Parallelism Quiz on Thursday, May 9!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on Friday, May 10!!!
Do-Now: What similarities/differences did you notice between the film version of "Romeo and Juliet," and the play? BE SPECIFIC.
Today: 1) Introduction to Parallelism
2) Class will complete "Check Your Understanding" together.
3) Individually, complete Practices 1 and 2.
4) Review Practices 1 and 2.
Homework: Parallelism Quiz on Thursday, May 9!!! "Romeo & Juliet" Acts 1 and 2 Quiz on Friday, May 10!!!
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