3
In class: Intro to Shakespeare -
* basics of verse
* note-taking skills: bascs of a sonnet and iambic pentameter

Homework: Read Sonnet 116. Annotate the sonnet and try to summarize it in 1-2 sentences.

4
In class: Discuss "love" and sonnet 116
* Note-taking expectations
* Distribute books
* Discuss I.i 1-20 for note-taking purposes
* Tableaux Vivant

Homework:NONE!

5
In class: Line "tossing"
* Understanding Shakespeare's language

Homework: Re-read I.i. 20-126. Fill out character chart.

6
In class: Discuss HW *character/plot map
*note-taking bookmark
*perform I.i. 1-20 and add to bookmark

Homework: read I.i. 128-251 and "prep" your character

7
In class:* THEME: "The course of true love never did run smooth" I.i. 128-251*add to note sheet (plot, character, theme pg #s)

Homework: Using iambic pentameter write "a promise" or a "list of woes"

10
In class: Share "woes"
* bookmark for I.i.
* read-around Act I, scene ii
* Contrast in characters (language)

Homework: reread Act I, scene ii and add to bookmark

11 MATH MCASSection 2 only-
In class: Check bookmark
*compare scene i. ii.
* watch movie for Act I

Homework: Vocabulary sheet

12 MATH MCASSection 3 only-
In class: Check bookmark
*compare scene i. ii.
* watch movie for Act I

Homework: Vocabulary sheet

13 SCI MCAS
In class: Review vocab
* Introduce fairies
* 4 groups II.i.1-176

Homework: Read II.i.1-176. Add on to bookmark and complete role response

14 SCI MCAS

NO CLASS TODAY

17
In class: Groups present I.i.1-176
* Discuss theme
* Introduce final group performance

Homework: Read your scene and come with questions

18
In class: Work with group on planning sheet for your final performance

Homework: Study vocabulary - test Wed.

19
In class: Vocab test
* Work with group on planning sheet for your final performance - cast parts and cut lines as appropriate

Homework:prep your role (memorize lines); subtext II.i 188-268

20
In class: SUBTEXT: II.i.146-268

Homework: Add on to bookmark; prep your role (memorize lines)

21

DPW Field Trip

24
In class: Read II.ii.1-65
* Practice line analysis

Homework: Read II.ii.66-156 add to bookmark; prep your role (memorize lines)

25
In class:Read/perform II.ii.66-156

Homework:Line analysis II.ii; prep your role (memorize lines)

26
In class: Review line analysis
* Act II Commercial and products.

Homework: Prepare Act II Commercial; prep your role (memorize lines)

27
In class:
* Act II Commercial and products
*If time, read III.i-1-68

Homework:Read III.i-1-76 - QUIZ Tues; prep your role (memorize lines)

28

Shakespeare Assembly

31

No School

June 1
In class: Reading Quiz
on III.i. 1-76
*Discuss III.i
*Group performance

Homework: Read III.ii 1-221

June 2
In class: Shakespearean Insults
*Partner Activity III.ii.

Homework: Line Analysis III.ii

June 3
In class: Review Line analysis
*Discuss III.ii

Homework: Finish reading III.ii and add to bookmark

June 4
In class: Study Guide for test on 6/9
*Read and Discuss IV.i

Homework: Study for test; prep for final performance

June 7
In class: Read and discuss IV.ii
*movie

Homework: Study for test; prep for final performance

June 8
In class:

REHEARSAL

Homework: Study for test; prep for final performance

June 9
In class:

TEST

Homework: Prep for final performance

June 10
In class:

REHEARSAL

Homework: Prep for final performance

June 11
In class:

GROUP 1 PERFORMS

Homework: Prep for final performance; RETURN BOOKS

June 14
In class:

GROUPS 2 & 3 PERFORM

Homework: Prep for final performance; RETURN BOOKS

June 15
In class:

GROUP 4 PERFORMS
*Wrap-up play

Homework: RETURN BOOKS

June 16

LAST DAY OF CLASS:

WRAP-UP & REDUCED SHAKESPEARE VIDEO

June 17

ASSEMBLY & LUNCHEON

June 18

CANOBIE LAKE