Today, I checked the homework for Act V.  I handed out and discussed the study guide for the final exam. Then we read and discussed important lines and scenes in Acts IV and V.

HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY: ACT V Questions

Yesterday, after SSR, we shared the homework questions on Act III, scenes 4 and 5 in small groups. Then we finished watching Romeo and Juliet.

The homework and reading for Friday is Act IV (Act 4).

On Friday, we watched Romeo and Juliet and the homework for today was handed out (Act III, scenes 1-3 questions.)

Today, we worked on understanding Act I, scene 5 when Romeo and Juliet first meet.  I handed out the questions for Act III, scenes 4 and 5, which are due on Wednesday, June 5.

Today, I checked the homework questions (Act I, scenes 4 and 5). After SSR, small groups shared the homework and then we read through and discussed important lines in scenes 3 and 4.

HOMEWORK for Friday: read and answer questions for ACT II (the whole thing.)

Friday, after SSR, students grouped up and shared their homework on Act I, scenes 1, 2, and 3, and then we read and discussed key lines from those scenes.  The homework for Wednesday, May 29 is to read and answer these questions from Act I, scenes 4 and 5.

Today, after SSR, students chose roles to read in class and we began reading Romeo and Juliet.  I handed out the reading calendar and homework questions.  I also handed out a summary of each act of the play.

Due Date: For Friday, May 24: Read Act I, scenes 1, 2, and 3 (pages 901-918) and complete Act I, scenes 1, 2, and 3 homework questions.


On Monday, May 20, we shared the Prologue translations and I stamped this homework.  Then we discussed these translations and then I taught students about iambic pentameter and the poetic form of the sonnet (which the Prologue follows.)  Then we got acquainted with the list of characters in the play.

On Friday, May 17, we got started on Romeo and Juliet.  Students had a discussion about different social offenses that are featured in the play, then they created Shakespearean Insults and performed them in class, and then we did an exercise on reading the Prologue.  The homework was to translate the Prologue into everyday language, due Monday, May 20.