This Week at a Glance

(April 23-27)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To read close reading passages and answer higher-level thinking questions

To identify and between syntactical and literary terms and techniques

To distinguish between literal and figurative devices

To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy

To interpret quotations, soliloques, and monologues

Themes

Hate leads to a tragic end; love teaches peace, loyalty, and devotion.

Love can cause enemies to forget their differences.

Fate seems to guide people toward their destinies.

Lack of moderation can lead to tragedy.

Each individual must contribute to public order.

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #3

Homework - Study the close reading terms; there will be a quiz mid-week.

Tuesday - Friday

close reading (a practice test)

Continue listening, annotating, and filling in the plot sheet.

Homework (Tuesday) Lesson IV

Write the word, the part(s) of speech, and a synonym or definition.  If you do not fully understand a write, try to write a sentence using the word.  Period 3 - Complete Words 1-20; Periods 2,5,6, and 7 -Complete Words 1-25.

The due date for Vocabulary IV is Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26.

The due date for Vocabulary V is Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Lesson IV

haste, immoderate, inundation, slander, arouse, arbitrate, commission,vial, peevish, prostrate, provision, behoove, conceit, shroud, obscure, lamentable, heir, pilgrimage, rejoice, solace, ordain, melancholy, dirge, doleful, oppress

Lesson V

kindred, defy, cull, apothecary, pestilence, tread, behold, inexorable, prosperous, detestable, cram, apprehend, mercy, provoke, sunder, paramour, inauspicious, engross, bliss, discern, sepulcher, conspire, ambiguity, impeach, tedious

Reminders

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet to class everyday.

See me if you do not understand any part(s) of Romeo and Juliet; I am available to assist you.

There will be a major test (Romeo and Juliet) on Monday, May 8, 2012.

Next Week at a Glance

(April 16-20)

Objectives

See objectives and themes dated April 2-5.

Monday
Vocabulary Quiz II
Homework - Review the LTF packet and study the close reading terms; the terms will be covered/discussed in class.

Tuesday - Friday
LTF activities
Romeo and Juliet

Reminders
Vocabulary III will be posted on the blog on  April 16, 2012, and it is due on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Vocabulary Quiz III will be given on Monday, April 23, 2012.
Study the close reading terms daily.
Review the Romeo and Juliet plot notes daily.

Romeo and Juliet Act III
addle, plaque, dexterity, exile, amorous, garnish, dismal, banish, chide, beguile, enamor, crave, tiding, purgatory, validity, carrion, absolve, decree, ascend, sojourn, jocund, discord, fickle, conduit, counterfeit

Next Week at a Glance

(April 9-13)

Objectives

See last week's objectives and themes.

Homework (Monday)

Vocabulary Act II

Follow last week's instructions.

adjacent, invocation, jest, embed, retain, peril, perjury, perverse, cunning, orb, idolatry, beseech, bondage, wanton, virtue, intercession, brine, rancor, afflict, constrain,exposition, gross, feign, consume, incorporate

Reminder

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet and a highlighter to class everyday.

There will be a vocabulary quiz (Romeo and Juliet Act II) on Monday, April 16, 2012.

Unannounced reading and highlighting checks will be given; please be prepared.

This Week at a Glance

(April 2-5)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To read (close reading passages) and answer higher-level thinking questions

To distinguish between literal and figurative devices

To analyze the characteristics of a Shakespearean tragedy

To interpret quotations, soliloquies, and monologues

To analyze the actors

Themes

Hate leads to a tragic end; love teaches peace, loyalty, and devotion.

Love can cause enemies to forget their differences.

Fate seems to guide people toward their destinies.

Lack of moderation can lead to tragedy.

Each individual must contribute to public order.

Vocabulary Lesson 1

Make or purchase flashcards and do the following:

Write the word and the part(s) of speech on the front side of the card.

Write the definiton or synonym on the back of the card.  If you do not understand the meaning of the word, try writing an original sentence using the word. Period 3 - Complete Words 1-20; Periods 2, 5, 6, and 7 - Complete Words 1-25.

 mutiny, choler, foe, brawl, canker, forfeit, defiance, scorn, pursue, shun, augment, portentous, importune, envious, shrift, transgression, propagate, assail, languish, splendor,  21. warrant, idle, vain,solemnity, loathe

Monday - Thursday

Romeo and Juliet (background)

Periods 2, 5, 6, and 7  (Laying the Foundation)

Homework (all classes)

Complete Vocabulary Lesson 1

Reminders

Bring a copy of Romeo and Juliet daily.

Bring Monday's homework to class on Tuesday.

See me if you do not understand any part(s) of Romeo and Juliet; I am available to help you.

If you are interested in being Romeo or Juliet in your class period, let me know.

If you play the violin, cello, or any other string instrument, please let me know.
There will be a vocabulary quiz (Romeo and Juliet) Act I on Monday, April 09, 2012.