Romeo & Juliet
Assignment 1: Introduction to William Shakespeare & How to Decode Shakespeare
(Do not have to do for homework but worth reviewing for upcoming quizzes and exams)
(Do not have to do for homework but worth reviewing for upcoming quizzes and exams)
Pre Reading Due Monday, Apr 28
Prologue: Click here to read the summary of the Prologue before you come to class. Click Here to view the assignment that we will be completing in class. Keep in mind that we just learned about Shakespearian sonnets. What do you suppose the prologue is? What is the significance of the prologue? Why would a funny dude in tights come out and deliver a prologue?
Prologue: Click here to read the summary of the Prologue before you come to class. Click Here to view the assignment that we will be completing in class. Keep in mind that we just learned about Shakespearian sonnets. What do you suppose the prologue is? What is the significance of the prologue? Why would a funny dude in tights come out and deliver a prologue?
Act I
Click on each scene to read the summary before class. If there is an additional assignment for that scene, it will be posted as a link to download right after.
Scene I: Wed, April 30-finish questions in booklet
Scene II: Thurs, May 1
Scene III: Thurs, May 1
Scene IV: Thurs, May 1
Scene V: Thurs, May 1
Act I Project
Watch these 4 videos: 1) Jimmy Kimmel 2) Jimmy Kimmel 2 3) Ellen 4) 20/20
Then work on this assignment.
Act II
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Act II During Reading Assignment
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Act II During Reading Assignment
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Act III
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Act III Assignment
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Act III Assignment
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Act IV
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Act V
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Themes
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