Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To analyze plot development in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
To evaluate how themes were brought to life
To analyze characters in their significance to the conflicts
To read to comprehend poetry and its devices

BELLRINGER:
Read in novels of choice

AGENDA:
Read Romeo and Juliet
Class discussions and notes
Exit tickets

HOMEWORK:

Continue reading 10-15 minutes nightly. Work on book report project.

OBJECTIVES:
Use efficient note-making and note-taking strategies
Explain the effects of a variety of literary devices & techniques
Demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, events, & themes of the play
Develop coherent & plausible interpretations of material
Support opinions & respond to questions & tasks with textual evidence
Communicate to clarify ideas, understanding, and opinions

BELLRINGERS:
M: What role does appearance play in society today? What conflicts can arise from appearance?
T: What stereotypes existed concerning men & women’s roles in Anglo Saxon society? To what extent has this changed?

AGENDA:
Review last week
Continue reading & discussing Act 1, adding to notes

HOMEWORK:

Independent novel project
Act I Test Tuesday

OBJECTIVES:
To utilize the research method to be informed on subject of choice
To synthesize research from different sources into topics
To construct meaning and logical sequencing from researched notes
To write to inform and explain using support and textual evidence

AGENDA:
Work on completing notecards, bibliography, and rough drafts

HOMEWORK:

Research Paper Rough Drafts due Tuesday, April 15th.