Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Quiz 8/29!

Make sure that you study your notes over Shakespeare's biography tonight!  There will be a quiz over the information tomorrow!  And thanks for being so speedy and taking notes like champs today!

-Miss P.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Shakespearean Concerns & Expectations

Your Concerns:

- acting out scenes
- reading Shakespeare
- not being able to understand the language
- classmates being disruptive to the learning process

What You Hope to Learn/Gain:

- understand what "Bill" is trying to convey
- I liked R&J, and I want to read more of Shakespeare's works
- how to understand the language
- want to read Twelfth Night and Romeo & Juliet
- learn about Shakespeare's life
- I would like to be interested in the subject matter (that's good!)

Expectations of Me:

- give help when needed
- explain things well
- not assign too much homework
- explain the language if we don't understand it
- make class fun
- be available for help/questions
- be aware of student concerns
- be organized

Thanks for the feedback (those of you who gave it)!  I appreciate it! :)

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Monday, August 27th

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1. Journal Prompt:

When I hear the name "Shakespeare"...
 
2. Introductory Video
 
3. Blogging Rules/Set up (blogs must be created by Friday!)