Important dates: 8/6- signed syllabus due 8/10- Romeo & Juliet web quest due 8/17- Vocabulary quiz #1 8/31- Book talk due Weekly agenda: This week we dive right into our unit on Shakespeare. Our anchor text for this unit is Shakespeare's most famous love story, Romeo & Juliet. As we go through the unit be pondering the question, Is this really a love story or is something else going on? And why do we still study Shakespeare? Monday: 1. Independent reading - you will read a book of your choice (you must bring this book to class each day) 2. Vocabulary list #1- record definition, part of speech, synonym, antonym and sentence for each word in your class journal. 3. Watch Shakespeare in the Classroom and complete viewing guide. Tuesday: 1. Independent reading 2. Lit term #1 3. Romeo & Juliet web quest - with a partner you will complete the web quest for additional background on Shakespeare and Elizabethan time period. Wednesday: {Don't forget to wish Ms. Drake Happy birthday!} 1. Independent reading 2. MUG #1 3. Notes on drama terms (part 1) 4. RC- read article The Lure of Shakespeare Thursday: 1. Independent reading 2. Journal prompt #1 3. Notes on drama terms (part 2) 4. RC- complete The Lure of Shakespeare article Friday: 1. Independent reading 2. Journal entry #1- What is the setting of your IR book? (time and place) 3. Introduction to Shakespearean Language- The Three Little Pigs 4. Create your own Shakespearean insult Resources for week of 8/6-8/10:
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