First and second periods were taken up with the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS).

Fourth period discussed three topics in R&J, two of which have been running through the whole play: fate and dreams. We decided on a project proposal that will not take up significant amounts of class time. We agreed on a few changes that the project prospectus and rubric now reflect.

Seventh period worked on the essential question, “What is the difference between specific and general details?” We worked on an activity that looked something like this:

Homework

• First, second, and seventh period: journal (daily assignment).
• Fourth period: read Romeo and Juliet act five scene three.