This Weekend...

...your homework is the following:

1. Work on vocab cards--vocab list on Edline in Vocabulary folder.
2. Choose an outside reading book; go the appropriate blog and comment according to the directions.
3. Read scenes 4-5 from act 1 of Lear.
4. Go outside--apparently there's going to be a heat wave. ;)

Outside Reading--3rd Quarter

Today we discussed the 15 options for outside reading. This quarter, you are going to pick one of those books and be a part of an online discussion. We'll get to that later. For now, you just need to tell me what book you are going to choose to read. In order to do this, please click on the link to that blog (blogs are on the right) and comment on the post that is titled "ARE YOU GOING TO READ THIS BOOK?" The directions are there as well. You can read WHATEVER book you CHOOSE on that list.

DUE DATES
Pick your book and comment on that blog by Monday, February 2nd.
You must bring your book to class on Friday, February 20th.
Online Discussion will begin on Monday, February 23rd.
My hope is that you will have started your book by then!

Banished!

Lear has already dismissed two people: Cordelia and the Earl of Kent. Despite Lear's anger, however, we see many references to love in act 1, scene 1. Your homework for tomorrow is the following:

Finish reading act 1, scene 1
Find all references to love
Translate references to plain English
Reflect on the references; identify a common statement about love.
Write a theme statement about love for act 1, scene 1. What is Shakespeare saying about love in this opening scene to King Lear?

**Also, don't forget to peruse the outside reading book list on Edline. You must choose a book by Friday.

The Tragedy

We will begin 2nd semester with more Shakespeare: King Lear. Since we will be doing a close study of this text, you may want your own copy. We will be using the Folger Library version of the text (see cover above). So, think about picking up a copy this weekend--the list price is only $5.99!

The Final Act

Study Guide Questions (also on Edline).

I realize that there are a lot. You do NOT need to answer these in complete sentences.

1. What advice does Antonio give to Leonato?
2. How does Leonato react to this advice?
3. When Leonato won’t calm down, Antonio gives new advice. What is it?
4. What does Leonato want Claudio to do? Does he?
5. What does Antonio offer to do?
6. How does Don Pedro react to the challenge?
7. When Benedick enters, what does Claudio ask from him?
8. What metaphor does Benedick use for his cleverness?
9. Who realizes the Benedick is in a serious mood?
10. What does Benedick want from Claudio?
11. How does Don Pedro attempt to distract Benedick?
12. How does Benedick plan to alter his relationship with Don Pedro?
13. What news from Benedick surprises Don Pedro?
14. Of what does Dogberry accuse Borachio and Conrade?
15. What is ironic about Dogberry’s response to Borachio and Conrade?
16. How does Claudio feel when he hears Borachio’s confession?
17. What offer does Claudio make to Leonato?
18. What penance does Leonato give Don Pedro and Claudio?
19. How does Borachio demonstrate that he is not all bad?
20. What further accusation does Dogberry make against Borachio and Conrade?
21. Why does Benedick thank Margaret?
22. What does Margaret want in return for this favor?
23. What is ironic about Benedick signing a song about Cupid?
24. What problem does Benedick have with writing poetry?
25. What does Benedick want from Beatrice? Why won’t she comply?
26. Why does Beatrice say she is in love with Benedick?
27. Why does Benedick say he loves Beatrice?
28. To what conclusion do they come?
29. Who brings the couple news of Hero’s exoneration?
30. Why must Don Pedro and Claudio change clothes in 5.3?
31. Who is Leonato’s niece?
32. What favor does Benedick want from Friar Francis?
33. How does Leonato hint at his part in the romance of Beatrice and Benedick?
34. In 5.4 Hero removes her physical mask and reveals that she is still alive? What emotional masks are removed in this scene?
35. What advice does Benedick give to Don Pedro?
36. What job will Benedick perform for Don Pedro?

Quotes
Pick two quotes from Act 5 to analyze. In picking these quotes, you are suggesting that these are truly significant to the play as a whole.
Please analyze them in the same manner we've been doing all along.

Tonight...

Your homework is to finish reading Act 4 (we ended in class on page 137). Then, respond to the Act 4 questions. The questions are on Edline, but I'll paste them below as well. The creative presentations were interesting today--people were talking about Jim's performance throughout the hallway!

Act 4 Questions
1. What does Claudio do at his wedding?
2. At first, what does Leonato assume has happened when Claudio asserts that Hero is not a virgin?
3. Who sides with Claudio?
4. How does Hero try to defend herself?
5. What happens to Hero next?
6. Who consistently believes in Hero’s innocence?
7. Who does Leonato believe?
8. Who is willing to give Hero the benefit of the doubt?
9. Who sees Don John as the probable cause of this problem? What does it show about him?
10.What plan does Friar Francis concoct?
11.How are Beatrice and Benedick different in 4.1?
12.When Benedick tells Beatrice that he will do anything for her, what request does she make and how does he react?
13.What does the sexton discover during his interrogation of Conrade and Borachio?
14.What has Don John done?
15.How does Conrade upset Dogberry?How does Dogberry defend himself?

BE CREATIVE!

The outside reading creative assessment is due tomorrow. You WILL SHARE what you create. It should be interesting...

The Answers

May we only use the review sheets on the exam?
Yes, only the review sheets on Edline, with your handwritten notes. I can't think of anything else you would need.

Are the sections timed?
Yes.

What kinds of vocabulary questions will appear on the exam?
The exam may have either definition matching or sentence completion, or both.

Will there be time in class for review?
Don't count on it.

Will we need to supply quotes for the MAAN short answer questions?
No.

Will we need to include direct quotes in the final essay?
No.


For tomorrow (1/13): Identify three significant quotes from Act 2, 1 quote per scene. Then, analyze each quote according to the format (A,B,C,D,E) provided last week.

Other considerations...
Your outside reading creative project is due Thursday--you will share it.
The Act 3 study guide questions will be due Wednesday. They are on Edline if you'd like to get started.

El Fin

FINAL EXAM

Please read the message below, review the comments on Edline in the folder entitled, "Final Exam Documents, and then COMMENT ON THIS POST (5 Points) indicating that you have read and understand what is on the final.

If you have a question, you should add that. I will compile a list of frequently asked questions for Monday.

For example:
Hi Ms. Jarrett! I understand what will be on the final.
What can I do to best prepare for the Much Ado section of the exam?
Sam Hr. 5-Enriched 10
(or check out Marcella's comment--she commented only 30 minutes after receiving the assignment!!)

Final Exam: All necessary documents are on Edline.

PART A:
Vocabulary (25-50 points)As previously mentioned, there will be a vocabulary section on the final. It will consist of 25-50 multiple choice questions (matching, fill-ins).In order to prepare, you should review your flash cards.All vocabulary lists are available on Edline.

PART B:
Much Ado About Nothing (25-50 points)There will be 2-3 short answer questions on the play that will require 2 or 3 paragraphs each. There will also be some quote analysis.

PART C:
Cumulative Essay (100 points)You will write a cumulative essay (with introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion) that encompasses the works of literature we’ve studied this semester based on a prompt that will be given to you the day of the final..
Literature
The Iliad– Homer
The Odyssey – Homer
All the Pretty Horses – Cormac McCarthy
All My Sons - Arthur MillerFilm
O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Coen Brothers
On the Waterfront – Elia Kazan

You are allowed to use your original, handwritten review sheets (Edline) on the day of the final.
**Typed or photocopied review sheets may not be used during the final exam.

The Art of the Insult

Today we modeled analysis of a quote. For tomorrow, analyze the following quotes according to the format given in class:

I.i.129-130
I.i.313-322
I.ii.20-24
I.iii.25-30

Also, go to Edline and print out the Insult Worksheet. The worksheet must also be completed before class.

The Whole Kit and Kaboodle

The entire research paper is due tomorrow. Before you can submit the paper, you must go to Edline, print the document entitled, "RESEARCH PAPER REFLECTION AND RUBRIC," and complete the reflection. Then, gather your documents in the proper order and prepare to submit.

Since there are clear consequences for not doing so, please follow the directions.