Journal, Act III, Acting

1. Journal today and put in bin:
· How does Bottom become an ass? What is the reason for this strange event?
· What does Oberon realize when he sees Demetrius following Hermia?
· What causes Helena to become angry with Hermia? In you opinion, why does Helena refuse to believe her friend and her would-be lovers?
2. Read summary of Act III and answer worksheet.
3. Extra Credit on The Crucible: get program signed by a cast member and write a one page review of what you liked/disliked about script, characters, costumes, setting, lighting, etc.
4. Reading Test on Tuesday and Wednesday

5. Acting for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Act II, Scene 1 and 2

1. Allusions:
· Elves (24)
· Ninus’ tomb (25)
2. Read summary of Act II and complete worksheet-put in bin
3. watch video
4. sub tomorrow – Mrs. Grivna
· finish taking reading tests.
· correct for immediate feedback

Act II, Scene 1 and 2

1. Act II, Scene 1 and 2
2. Highlight Act I Summary
3. Allusions
4. Journal
· Why are Oberon and Titania fighting?
· How does Oberon intend to blackmail Titania into giving him what he wants?

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act I, Scene 1

1. Journal: How would you feel if someone you liked suddenly stopped liking you?
2. Start Act I, Scene 1
3. Allusion reports as we go along. Take notes. These will be on the test.
4. Journal at the end of Act I:
· As a father, do you think that Egeus has the right to tell his daughter Hermia who to marry?
· What are the similarities/differences between Egeus and Capulet as fathers?

Journal,Notes, and allusions

Journal on A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Respond to the following questions:
1. You can fall in love at first sight.
2. If you disobey your parents, you should be punished with isolation or death.
3. You should pursue the person you love no matter what.
4. When you are in love, you do crazy things.
5. Being in love is like being in a dream.
6. Love is blind. What does this mean and do you agree with it?

1. Journal on love
2. Notes on A Midsummer Night’s Dream
3. Assign allusions

MCA Reading Test Prep

April 2, 2008

1. Calendar for reading/MCA Preparation
2. Finish survey
3. Start A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Handouts – strategy of A andB

April Fool's

1. Read Pyramus and Thisbe p. 105-107 (Write a description explaining this myth)
2. Read Theseus and Hippola
(Write a paragraph explaining how he captured the Queen of the Amazon, who he eventually married)
3. Retake grammar tests if below 16/20 or 8/10.
4. Journal #1
Why do young people in love sometimes experience conflict with their parents?