English I students finished their look at act 2 by going through four scenes at one shot by viewing a performance of the scenes without the text in front of them. Afterward, we went over some basic comprehension questions:

Scene 3

1. What is Friar Lawrence’s reaction to Romeo’s news that he now loves Juliet?
2. Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

Scene 4

3. What is Benvolio’s worry about Romeo?
4. What is Mercutio’s opinion of Tybalt?
5. Why is Mercutio upset with Romeo at the beginning of the scene?
6. What is the nurse’s warning to Romeo?

Scene 5

6. Why is Juliet upset with the nurse during her soliloquy?
7. What time did the nurse leave?
8. What time was the nurse supposed to come back?
9. What time is it during the soliloquy?
10. How does the nurse irritate Juliet?

English 8 students finished up their projects on The Seven Habits of Effective Teens.

Homework

• English I Honors: 
  • answer the questions above, providing a line (or a few lines) that back up your answer;
  • work on the AOW as necessary;
  • work on Quizlet vocab as necessary.