The Balcony Scene and Holocaust Denial

The Balcony Scene and Holocaust Denial

by | Dec 3, 2013 | English I Honors, Update

Today in first and fourth periods we took another look at 2.1 and 2.2 of Romeo and Juliet. We worked on identifying hidden stage directions in the text and got into groups to investigate a set of dialogue even further. Second and seventh periods finished up...
Prompt Books and Comparison Cubed

Prompt Books and Comparison Cubed

by | Dec 2, 2013 | English I Honors, Update

First and fourth periods had a short quiz on act one of Romeo and Juliet and then worked on making a prompt book of the first few lines of 2.1. We first determined what a prompt book is and includes: We then tried our hand at creating mini-prompt books for 2.1: Second...

Romeo meets Juliet

by | Nov 26, 2013 | English I Honors, Update

First and fourth periods looked at the final scene of act one in which Romeo and Juliet finally meet. In addition, we went over the basics of this quarter’s major project so students can start thinking about it and planning for it. Second and seventh periods...
Arguments and Terror

Arguments and Terror

by | Nov 25, 2013 | English I Honors, Update

First and fourth periods worked with 1.5 of Romeo and Juliet, examining two passages when the young couple first meet each other. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Second and seventh periods completed the first act of The Diary of Anne Frank. After starting with a...
Scene Five and Individual Assessment

Scene Five and Individual Assessment

by | Nov 22, 2013 | English I Honors, Update

First and fourth periods continued with yesterday’s EQ: “How does Shakespeare include stage directions in the dialog” by acting/directing the whole of 1.5. We then watched a professional performance to compare. This slideshow requires JavaScript....