Monday, May 9, 2011

HW for Monday, 5/9

Go to this site and read the story of Pyramus and Thisbe (this is a translation/modernization of the original, which is by Ovid).

All you have to do tonight is read it and be prepared to discuss it tomorrow.

Daily Warm Up for Monday, 5/9

Continue exploring this site:

Friday, May 6, 2011

HW for Friday, 5/6


Go to this site:
and create a Shakespeare crossword puzzle. Your puzzle must include at least 10 clues.
When coming up with clues, think about the vocabulary and sonnets we've studied so far, the trivia you've learned through your warm-ups, and what you've seen so far of "Much Ado About Nothing".
We'll share these in class next week.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

HW for Wednesday, 5/4


IRP Week 2
(Please type and double-space your response. Be sure to label it with your name, the date, and the title of the assignment.)

Week 2, Question 1: Are you liking the book so far? Why or why not? (100 words)

Week 2, Question 2: Describe in detail where and when the book takes place. Cite sections of
the book or lines that give you a sense of place. (150‐200 words)

AND BRING YOUR IND. READING BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW!

Daily Warm Up for Wednesday, 5/4

Try a few more of the activities from yesterday's warm-up.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

HW for Tuesday, 5/3


Complete the "Translate the Bard" exercise -- you will be translating, line by line, 2 sonnets.

If you run into words that you can't figure out, try looking them up here: