Week Two - October 5

                                                       

Great job today everyone! Remember to bring your King Lear book to class.

Memorization                          Tigers, not daughters, what have you perform'd?
                                                 A father, and a gracious aged man

Note cards                               
cur
dog, mastiff, watch-dog (without a contemptuous sense)
fain
forced, compelled; satisfied, well pleased; willingly
forsooth
in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
gaol
jail
hap/haply
luck, chance; happen/happening, take place

Reading Assignment               Act 1 Scenes 3-4

Watch "I'll Be What I Believe"

Writing Assignment                Define loyalty. Why did Kent stay loyal to the king? 
Remember to write this on a piece of paper (not in your Commonplace book) so you can turn it in to the Shakespeare mentors.

Next Thursday's Presentations

Isa Maurer “What did people wear?”

Kylee Martin "Off With His Head! Unemployment, Crime and Punishment"

                             

                                       

Shakespeare Week 1 - September 28

                                           Hi everyone and welcome to Shakespeare! 

                                  We are so excited to be studying King Lear together!

Reading assignment

King Lear Act 1 Scenes 1-2

Writing assignment

What is the difference between acting and reacting? Give two examples.

Your Shakespearean Vocab terms and definitions for this week are listed below. Remember, you can either write the definitions on note cards, or in your commonplace book.

Anon

Soon, shortly, presently

Braggart
A person who boasts about achievements or possessions.

Soldier

Dedicated person, committed individual

Brave

Audacious, daring, bold

Conceit

Imagination, fancy, wit

Cousin

Any relative beyond immediate family; often a term of affection to a socially equal friend.

Cuckold

[mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife

Come prepared to have an amazing time!

Next Thursday's Presentations
Paige Martin - Mysticism & animals

Jaykob Fontano - Death, burial, & ghosts