English 9

ONGOING:

WNB collected on MONDAYS.
GOODREADS: Two reviews per quarter. Keep your list updated. Continue working toward your goal.

Tonight: (9/28)

In your Shakespeare log, write the most detailed summary possible of the scene we explored today in class. This is to test your understanding and memory (for yourself!). I will make sure this is done, but will not grade it, so please--don't "cheat" by looking at the text!

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For 10/5 (Wednesday)

200-400 words typed (12 pt. font, double spaced) essay on "What a Wonderful World." This is a diary-entry from the year 2061 (50 years in the future). Drafts written in class on Monday.

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For Wednesday 10/12

#1 Read Act 1.1.1-1.1.129 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
List all the characters in the scene and what they want. Make this a 2-column chart.

Left column: Character's Name
Right column: What they want.

#2 Read the remainder of the Act (1.1.130--1.1.251) and take notes in your log.

QUIZ on Act 1 on Wednesday 10/12.

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#1: Translate the lovers' speeches (1.1.208-224) into MODERN ENGLISH. In other words, "paraphrase." In your Shakespeare Log.

#2: Read 1.2

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For Wednesday 10/19

Read and take notes on Act 2 (1-194).

Paraphrase lines 125-142 in your Shakespeare Log.

Be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday.
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For Monday 10/24

Read Act 2.2

Prepare performance of 2.1.188-213. You should be prepared for either character, regardless of your gender. Mark up your texts--focus on stress and intonation/pitch.
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For Wednesday 10/25

Read 3.1. We WILL have class for a short period of time on Wednesday. If you want to begin on 3.2 (for Friday's homework), that would be smart, as it is the longest portion of the text.

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For Wednesday, 11/2

Read 3.2
Complete the Vocabulary Activity from class.

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For Friday 11/4

Read ALL of Act 4--Scenes 1 and 2

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For Monday 11/7

Finish your character analysis for your chosen character.

You need to find the following information:

Support (specific lines) that support 3-5 character traits.
Suppoer (specific lines) that support your character's objectives or desires.

And an explanation (with specific supporting lines) of how the language of your character changes and reflects their character, their motives, their desires, or their evolution.

Monday, you will hand in your notes and present on your character to the rest of the class.

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For Wednesday, 11/9

Finish the play (Act 5) and complete the following writing assignment:

Hippolyta appears in 1.1, 4.1. and 5.1, but she says very little. By reviewing the text and considering what she says and does not say, what conclusions can you draw about her?

Shakespeare LOGS will be collected on Wednesday. Please make sure yours is complete.
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For Monday 11/14

Your Editing Role is due (typed) today. See Individual Responsibilities handout and Examples handout for further instruction.
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For Wednesday 11/16

Your Characterization essay (typed) is due today. See Individual Responsibilities handout and How to Quote Shakespeare handout (both included in resources here on Moodle.
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For Monday 11/21

Final Performances DUE. I will collect scripts to look for characterization notations during today's class. Performance rubric is attached.

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Congratulations! No homework!