January 31, 2018

Wednesday

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  • This is the last week of winter break reading book conferences.  Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Hamlet
    • Online text is available here. It is not exactly the same as the handout copy, but if yours is misplaced or you are absent,  you can use this link to keep up with your reading assignments.
    • Here is a really good online dictionary that can help you with Shakespeare's language. (There is a search feature in the upper right corner.)
    • Today:
      • TEST: Series 1 Shakespeare Background
      • In-class activity: Viewing of Act I, Zefirelli version. If you were absent, watch the first 36 minutes of this video.
    • HW due Fri. 2/2/18: Read and annotate Hamlet II, 1. If you did not get a copy of Act II, you will find an online version of Hamlet here.

January 29, 2018

Monday

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  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.

January 25, 2018

Thursday


  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Hamlet
    • Online text is available here. It is not exactly the same as the handout copy, but if yours is misplaced or you are absent,  you can use this link to keep up with your reading assignments.
    • Here is a really good online dictionary that can help you with Shakespeare's language. (There is a search feature in the upper right corner.)
    • Today:
      • Discussion / notes for Act I, scene 3.
      • In-class assignments: 
      • HW due Mon. 1/29/18:
        • Read and annotate to the end of Act I, which is scences4-5. Pay particular attention to unfamiliar words and define them in your text. 
        • Complete the study guide for I, 4-5.

January 23, 2018

Tuesday


  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Hamlet
    • Online text is available here. It is not exactly the same as the handout copy, but if yours is misplaced or you are absent,  you can use this link to keep up with your reading assignments.
    • Here is a really good online dictionary that can help you with Shakespeare's language. (There is a search feature in the upper right corner.)
    • Today:
      • Discussion / notes for Act I, scene 2.
      • In-class assignment: Paraphrase Hamlet's soliloquy in I, 2 (line 129+)
      • HW due Thurs. 1/25/18:
        • Read and annotate to the end of I, 3. Pay particular attention to unfamiliar words and define them in your text. 
        • Complete the study guide for I, 3.

January 19, 2018

Friday


  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Shakespeare background video project
  • Hamlet
    • Online text is available here. It is not exactly the same as the handout copy, but if yours is misplaced or you are absent,  you can use this link to keep up with your reading assignments.
    • In-class assignment: Act I, scene 2
    • HW due Tues. 1/23/18:
      • Read and annotate to the end of I, 2. Pay particular attention to unfamiliar words and define them in your text. 
      • Complete the study guide for I, 2.

January 17, 2018

Wednesday

  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Shakespeare background video project
  • Hamlet
    • Notes on dramatic structure
    • In-class reading of Act I, scene 1
    • If you were absent, you can get a copy of Act I from me. In the meantime, you can use the online text here.

January 15, 2018

Monday

  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Group work on Shakespeare background video project
  • Assignment turned in today: Script of video and works cited list
  • Upcoming:
    • Wed. 1/17/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss progress with your group
    • Fri. 1/19/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss the final details with your group
    • Sat. 1/20/18: Project due by 12 midnight
  • MLA Resources:

January 11, 2018

Thursday

  • Winter break reading book conferences are underway. Remember to bring your book and discussion question.
  • Group work on Shakespeare background video project
  • Assignment turned in today: List of all responsibilities for each group member
  • Upcoming:
    • Thurs. 1/11/18: Research; List of group member responsibilities due at the end of the period
    • Mon. 1/15/18: In-class work on development of project; Script and list of sources due at the end of class.
    • Wed. 1/17/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss progress with your group
    • Fri. 1/19/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss the final details with your group
    • Sat. 1/20/18: Project due by 12 midnight
  • MLA Resources:

January 9, 2018

Tuesday

😊 WELCOME TO YOUR LAST SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL! 🎓
  • Shakespeare Basics Video Project
    • Timeline:
      • Tues. 1/9/18: Project introduction & research
      • Thurs. 1/11/18: Research; List of group member responsibilities due at the end of the period
      • Mon. 1/15/18: In-class work on development of project; Script and list of sources due at the end of class.
      • Wed. 1/17/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss progress with your group
      • Fri. 1/19/18: You will be given 15 minutes of class to discuss the final details with your group
      • Sat. 1/20/18: Project due by 12 midnight