Friday, May 11, 2012

Monday, May 14

Objective: SWBAT analyze the Prologue of "Romeo and Juliet" and create their own sonnets.

Do-Now: Recall famous sets of enemies that have fought in the past (or are still fighting.)  Why were these enemies fighting?  What occured as a result of their fighting?  Was there conflict ever resolved?  Explain.

Today: 1) Class will review Shakespearean Tragedy: What common elements do all Shakespearean tragedies have?

2) Class will examine the Prologue of "Romeo and Juliet."  How does the prologue act as a brief summary of the play?  How do we already know the outcome of the play before we begin to read it?

3) Sonnet Writing: How to write a Shakespearean Sonnet.

Exit Slip: What do we learn about the events in the play by reading the Prologue?

Homework: Finish sonnet.  Continue working on your Diary Project.  DUE MONDAY MAY 21.

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