Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Throw your mistempered weapons to the ground


Objectives
Today I will . . .
*read the opening scene of R&J and watch the same scene of the two movie versions

*compare and contrast  the opening scene of the play with the two movie versions
*complete a SPAM square, defining the speaker, purpose, audience, and main claim of the Prince’s speech

Take Out
Chromebook
R&J packet (turn to homework)
R&J script

Agenda
Read, annotate, and analyze the Prince’s speech with  SPAM Square.
Watch the opening scene of R&J (Zepherelli version)

Homework
Complete the Zepherelli column in comparison chart



Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Prologue and Prince's Speech



Objectives
Today I will . . .
*demonstrate my previous knowledge of my lit terms by playing quizizz
*read and analyze the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet to determine the structure
*compare and contrast the prologue and opening scenes of the play with the two movie versions

*complete a SPAM square, defining the speaker, purpose, audience, and main claim of the Prince’s speech

Take Out
Your chrome book
Warm up paper
R&J packet and turn to your homework

Agenda
Read the prologue and analyze sonnet structure- make predictions about the play.
Quizizz
Begin reading I.i (using the audio disc) up through the Prince’s speech and discuss
Analyze the Prince’s speech with  SPAM Square. (15-25 minutes)

Homework
Fill out column one of movie comparison chart  while reading I.i (in your packet)

Monday, January 25, 2016

Introducing . . .Romeo and Juliet


Objectives
Today I will . . .
*engage in a class trivia game about Shakespeare and his life

*watch John Greene’s crash course to Romeo and Juliet to introduce the play

Take Out
Pen or Pencil
Intro to Romeo and Juliet packets

Agenda
Watch Crash Course to R&J and complete guided questions 
Shakespeare trivia game
Introduce homework

Homework

Friday, January 22, 2016

Gallery Walk


Objectives
Today I will . . .
*Participate in a gallery walk to gain understanding and insight into Shakespeare’s life

*write a short, comparative paragraph connecting Shakespeare’s life with life today to demonstrate my understanding of his life.

Take Out
A pen or pencil
Notebook

Agenda
Warm-up
Romeo and Juliet Gallery Walk
Wrap up Paragraph

Homework
Find an interesting book

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Timed Writing


Objectives
Today I will  . . .

*demonstrate my understanding of the parts of an essay, including main claim, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion, by writing an essay and score a 3- (4- for honors)

Take Out
Essay Organizer
Pen or pencil
Chromebook if you would like to type

Agenda
Timed writing

Homework
None

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

A brainstorm is coming . . .


Objectives
Today I will . . .
*Identify the key parts of an essay

*read and analyze HPCF and formulate a main claim and possible TSs and ESs to prepare for my timed writing

Take Out
A pen or pencil
Notebook
"High Price" packet

Agenda
warm-up
Identifying claims and evidence in the text
Brainstorm/draft for timed writing

Homework
Prepare for timed writing

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Dilemma


Objectives
Today I will . . .
*Identify the main claim of the “High Price of Cheap Fashion”

*determine the supporting evidence in HPCF
*evaluate scenarios to determine whether they are ethical or unethical

Take Out
A pen or pencil
Notebook
"High Price . . ." packet

Agenda

Homework