World Studies: Romeo and Juliet

Today we finished Act II, and watched the movie of Act II. Homework: Journal: Glance through Scenes 1-6. Five are written in verse, one in prose. Why do you think Shakespeare changed his style from verse to prose in that particular scene? Next, read aloud the last word only of each line in Scene 3. Then read the last word only of each line in Scene 2. You'll make some interesting discoveries. Be prepared to discuss them.
Also: study for a quiz on plot, character and language. Go back over Acts I and II: know the main events, the characters, oxymoron, antithesis, sonnet, couplet, quatrain, rhyme scheme, personification, pun.
Email me three possible quiz questions and their answers (this is a homework assignment) at lunde@issaquah.wednet.edu
I will use the best questions on the quiz tomorrow!

American Studies: This I Believe

"This I Believe" final essay was introduced today. A link to the project at NPR is included in the links on this page. You will find more models there. A draft of your essay is due June 6th for peer editing. Final copy of essay is due June 13th. Have fun with this! I am looking forward to hearing you on the radio as I drive to work next year...

World Studies: Romeo and Juliet

Today we read Act II, Scenes 2 and 3. Homework is Activity 2 on the homework sheet given out yesterday: Go back and reread the Balcony Scene (Scene 2). For each 20 lines, choose what you feel are the 3 strongest words. You will end up with 27 words, some of which may be the same. Put these words into a short poem or some sort of diagram. Attach a short paragraph explaining your poem or diagram. This activity should NOT be done in your journal, but on a separate piece of paper!!

World Studies: Romeo and Juliet

Today we finished reading Act I and watched the movie of Act I. HW: In your journal, make a bulleted list of the important events that happen in Act I, Scenes 2-5. How would you characterize the Nurse, Juliet, Lady Capulet and Capulet? List lines or parts of lines that back up what you think.
Also: On line or in the library: find out who the following tragic females Mercutio will speak of in Act 2 Scene 4 are: Dido, Cleopatra, Helen, Hero and Thisbe. Take notes on each of these women (will be collected in your homework packet.)

Vocab. Notecards were collected today