Tues. Nov. 29 & Wed. Nov. 30, 2016: Independent Novel Study

You are getting these two days to work on your independent novel study. We will dig into Hamlet when I get back. I have put what is meant to be a fun overview of the play in your portfolios (called "Fun with Hamlet and His Friends). I have also booked the computer cart for Wednesday.

Fri. Nov. 25, 2016: Hamlet Introduction

Today, I introduced the play Hamlet. As the power was out, no notes were provided. I have printed my Powerpoint and have placed a copy in everyone's portfolio.

Thurs. Nov. 24, 2016: Iambic Pentameter

Today, we reviewed Iambic Pentameter. If you were not here, the notes are in your portfolio.

Wed. Nov. 23, 2016: Shakespeare/Hamlet Introduction

Today, you were provided with a booklet covering much of the background information you need to know to understand Shakespeare. The goal today is to read this booklet actively and then answer the questions I have posted below: If you were not here, the readings are in your portfolio; however, ALL of these questions can be answered through a web search. They are due tomorrow.

Hamlet Introductory Questions

(Value: 21)

1.      List and name the characteristics of the three types of plays which were the basis of Elizabethan Drama. (value: 6)

2.      What are the four characteristics of “Revenge Tragedy”? (value: 4)

3.      What are five elements of “Revenge tragedy”? How did Shakespeare follow this classical tragedy format? (Value: 6)

4.      What is iambic pentameter? Why is it so important to the study of Shakespeare? How did Shakespeare change words to suit this rhythm? (Value: 3)

5.      Why did boys play the women’s parts in Shakespearean drama? (Value: 1)

6.      From the “courtyard model”, what playhouse came into being? (Value:1)

Tues. Nov. 22, 2016: Essay Assess and Reflect

Today, you did an assess and reflect activity using your returned Lord of the Flies essay. If you were not here, you will need to see me for your essay and in order to complete this assignment.

Mon. Nov. 21, 2016: Assess & Reflect Activity

For those students who completed the exam on Friday, today was used to answer questions about your self-regulation in regard to how you did. You were given your exam back and provided questions to answer. If you were not here, this will have to be completed at lunch ASAP. Those who had not written the exam were allowed this time to do so. Again, however, those students will have to come in at lunch to do the assess and reflect activity. If you have not written the exam, you will need to make arrangements to do that ASAP.

Fri. Nov. 18, 2016: Unit Exam

Today, you wrote your unit exam for Lord of the Flies. If you were absent and did not write it prior, you will need to arrange to write the alternative at lunch next week. I am suggesting Tuesday.