January 31
Anglo-Saxon Riddles, Alliterations and Kennings
February 1
Begin reading Beowulf
Literary analysis handout, Graphic Organizer, Literary elements
Epic Hero Characteristics
February 2
Benchmark Testing for Reading and Math 8:20-11-20
Altered Schedule for the remainder of the day
Quiz - Alliterations and Kennings
Beowulf Selection Quiz
February 3
Begin reading Ballads; Understand the elements/characteristics of ballads
Read - Lord Randall and Get Up and Bar the Door
Complete Graphic Organizer for each
Thursday (2/3/2011)
Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7 pm
February 4
No School For Students
Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30-12:00
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 24, 2011
January 24 - Finish reading Act III, Complete Act III Vocabulary, Complete Act III Questions
January 25 - Read Act IV, Complete Act IV Vocabulary, Complete Act IV Questions
January 26 - Read Act V, Complete Act V Vocabulary, Complete Act V Questions
January 27 - Check that you have completed all vocabulary, questions and reading for each Act of TOTS ....... You will have a test over the play TOTS , Friday, January 29th.
January 29 - TOTS Test !!!!! Then finish reading novels. Novel quizzes for 2nd and 3rd block classes will be next Wednesday, February 2, 2011
January 25 - Read Act IV, Complete Act IV Vocabulary, Complete Act IV Questions
January 26 - Read Act V, Complete Act V Vocabulary, Complete Act V Questions
January 27 - Check that you have completed all vocabulary, questions and reading for each Act of TOTS ....... You will have a test over the play TOTS , Friday, January 29th.
January 29 - TOTS Test !!!!! Then finish reading novels. Novel quizzes for 2nd and 3rd block classes will be next Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Act II Quiz
Taming of the Shrew Quiz Act 2
1. How do Kate and Bianca get along? Give an example from the play to show this.
2. AccordingtoBaptista,whatmustPetruchiodotowinKate?
3. What are the characteristics of the dialogue between Kate and Petruchio?
4. What new problem does Tranio have at the end of Act 2?
1. How do Kate and Bianca get along? Give an example from the play to show this.
2. AccordingtoBaptista,whatmustPetruchiodotowinKate?
3. What are the characteristics of the dialogue between Kate and Petruchio?
4. What new problem does Tranio have at the end of Act 2?
Monday, January 17, 2011
Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5
Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5
Taming of the Shrew Act 4.1 & 4.2
Directions: answer each question using complete sentences. You may discuss them as a group but each of you should submit your own answers by email with TOTS Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5
1. What are two examples of how Petruchio tries to tame Kate in scene 1? What is he doing? Why is he doing it this way? Is it funny? Why?
2. What are two instances where Petruchio shows anger in scene 1? Who is the anger directed at and why does he show it?
3. In scene 2, what decision does Hortensio make regarding his suit for Bianca? What does this show us about Hortensio’s view of women and love? What does it say about his societies views of love and marriage?
4. Examine the way Petruchio treats the servants and the way he treats Kate in scene1. Explain the difference between Petruchio’s treatment of the servants and his treatment of his wife. What does this mean?
5. In scene 1, what does Petruchio mean when he says he knows how to “kill a wife with kindness”?
Act 4.3 Study Questions
1. Explain what is going on in the dialogue between Katherine and Grumio. What do you think Petruchio would think of this?
2. What tone of voice do you think Katherine should use when delivering line 49 on page 167?
3. Does Petruchio listen to Katherine? Explain.
4. What do you think Katherine is thinking and feeling during the scene with the Tailor and Haberdasher? (Page 169-177)
Act 4.5
1. How does Petruchio test Katherina’s acceptance of his authority? What is he trying to prove?
2. How do you think Katherina feels about her actions in this scene? 3. Is she in fact “tamed”? Explain.
Taming of the Shrew Act 4.1 & 4.2
Directions: answer each question using complete sentences. You may discuss them as a group but each of you should submit your own answers by email with TOTS Act 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5
1. What are two examples of how Petruchio tries to tame Kate in scene 1? What is he doing? Why is he doing it this way? Is it funny? Why?
2. What are two instances where Petruchio shows anger in scene 1? Who is the anger directed at and why does he show it?
3. In scene 2, what decision does Hortensio make regarding his suit for Bianca? What does this show us about Hortensio’s view of women and love? What does it say about his societies views of love and marriage?
4. Examine the way Petruchio treats the servants and the way he treats Kate in scene1. Explain the difference between Petruchio’s treatment of the servants and his treatment of his wife. What does this mean?
5. In scene 1, what does Petruchio mean when he says he knows how to “kill a wife with kindness”?
Act 4.3 Study Questions
1. Explain what is going on in the dialogue between Katherine and Grumio. What do you think Petruchio would think of this?
2. What tone of voice do you think Katherine should use when delivering line 49 on page 167?
3. Does Petruchio listen to Katherine? Explain.
4. What do you think Katherine is thinking and feeling during the scene with the Tailor and Haberdasher? (Page 169-177)
Act 4.5
1. How does Petruchio test Katherina’s acceptance of his authority? What is he trying to prove?
2. How do you think Katherina feels about her actions in this scene? 3. Is she in fact “tamed”? Explain.
Act 3.2 Questions
Act 3.2 Activities
Directions: Answer the questions in complete sentences on a separate word document. Be sure and place the title of this assignment in the subject line of your email. You may discuss the questions as a group but each of you should submit your own assignment by email.
1. After reading Kate’s speech lines 8-20. How much sympathy do you think the other characters feel towards her at this point?
2. Read through from line 63-115. Once again Tranio is the one who tries to explain what Petruchio is up to, although he doesn’t get very far. What meaning do you think there is in Petruchio’s strange attire?
3. Read Katherina’s speech lines 190-210. In this speech Kate fights back-and loses. She says she has ‘a spirit to resist’, and tries a number of different tactics during the scene. How is her behavior similar and different from her behavior in previous scenes?
4. Go back and review the language of this scene. Why do you think Shakespeare didn’t show the wedding on stage?
Directions: Answer the questions in complete sentences on a separate word document. Be sure and place the title of this assignment in the subject line of your email. You may discuss the questions as a group but each of you should submit your own assignment by email.
1. After reading Kate’s speech lines 8-20. How much sympathy do you think the other characters feel towards her at this point?
2. Read through from line 63-115. Once again Tranio is the one who tries to explain what Petruchio is up to, although he doesn’t get very far. What meaning do you think there is in Petruchio’s strange attire?
3. Read Katherina’s speech lines 190-210. In this speech Kate fights back-and loses. She says she has ‘a spirit to resist’, and tries a number of different tactics during the scene. How is her behavior similar and different from her behavior in previous scenes?
4. Go back and review the language of this scene. Why do you think Shakespeare didn’t show the wedding on stage?
Act 2 Questions
Act 2 Questions
Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences in a word document. Make sure you label this assignment clearly in the subject area and email your answers to me.
1. In what ways does Kate attack Bianca? How does Bianca respond? What does this tell us about the characters?
2. Do you think Kate and Petruchio enjoy their first meeting? Why or why not?
3. What evidence can you give to support the view that Kate and Petruchio are well matched, even though they spar verbally and appear to be hostile to one another when they first meet?
4. Is Petruchio attracted to Kate, or is he merely interested in her because she is wealthy?
5. When he gives Baptista an account of Kate’s behavior, Petruchio is not entirely honest. Analyze the speech that begins, “Be patient, gentlemen, I choose her for myself,” and show how Petruchio is both clever and ironic in what he says.
Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences in a word document. Make sure you label this assignment clearly in the subject area and email your answers to me.
1. In what ways does Kate attack Bianca? How does Bianca respond? What does this tell us about the characters?
2. Do you think Kate and Petruchio enjoy their first meeting? Why or why not?
3. What evidence can you give to support the view that Kate and Petruchio are well matched, even though they spar verbally and appear to be hostile to one another when they first meet?
4. Is Petruchio attracted to Kate, or is he merely interested in her because she is wealthy?
5. When he gives Baptista an account of Kate’s behavior, Petruchio is not entirely honest. Analyze the speech that begins, “Be patient, gentlemen, I choose her for myself,” and show how Petruchio is both clever and ironic in what he says.
January 17-21
Continue reading your class novel
Jan 17 -
Who's Who in Padua
Act II Vocabulary
Read Act II
Act II Questions
Jan18
Finish reading Act II and questions
Act II Quiz
Act III Vocabulary
Begin reading Act III
Jan 19-
Finish reading Act III
Act III questions 3.2
Act IV & V Vocabulary
Jan 20-
Quiz Act III
Begin reading Act IV
Act IV Questions 4.3 & 4.5
Jan 21-
Read Act V completing the play
Review Characters and events in the play
TOTS Test Monday January 24th
Jan 17 -
Who's Who in Padua
Act II Vocabulary
Read Act II
Act II Questions
Jan18
Finish reading Act II and questions
Act II Quiz
Act III Vocabulary
Begin reading Act III
Jan 19-
Finish reading Act III
Act III questions 3.2
Act IV & V Vocabulary
Jan 20-
Quiz Act III
Begin reading Act IV
Act IV Questions 4.3 & 4.5
Jan 21-
Read Act V completing the play
Review Characters and events in the play
TOTS Test Monday January 24th
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