Week 6 - November 2

Notecards
Peevish
obstinate, perverse, self-willed
Gudgeon
type of fish used as a bait; credulity, gullibility
Disabled
discouraged
Gaged
judged, esteemed
Occasions
reasons, explanations

Reading assignment
Act 4 Scenes 1-5

Writing assignment
Was Lear's authority real or imagined?

Presentations
Kate -- Mental illness & retardation
Daisy -- What is a fork?! Food & dining customs
Amanda -- The Life of Queen Elizabeth the first

Week 5 - October 26

Memorization

"If that the heavens do not their visible spirits

Send quickly down to tame these vile offences"

Note cards

argosies

a large merchant ship

signiors

a title equivalent to Mr or Sir, usually an Italian man of rank or gentility

burghers

citizen, inhabitant, denizen

pageant

show, scene, spectacle, tableau

vailing

lowering or taking off as token of respect or submission

edifice

a building, especially a large, imposing one

Reading assignment for play discussion

Act 3 Scenes 4-7

Writing assignment

Choose a character in the play and write a character sketch.

Presentations

Amanda Wells - The life of Queen Elizabeth

Elena Maurer - God, religion and superstition

Sarah Barber - Who's who in the arts

                                                           

Week 4 - October 19

Great discussions today and we are so impressed by your writing! You have amazing thoughts. Between the lot of us, I think we must be brilliant!

Here is next week's Shakespeare work. Enjoy!

Memorization                          Could my good brother suffer you to do it? 
                                                 A man, a prince, by him so benefited!

Note cards                               wench
                                                girl, lass
                                                wherefore
                                                for what reason, as a result of which                                             
                                                whither
                                                to what place or state, to which (with reference to a place)
                                                sooth
                                                true, truth; flattery, sweet-talk
                                                rated
                                                evaluated; exposed; prized; to be reckoned with
                                                scanted
                                                withheld, stinted, limited

Reading Assignment              Act 2 Scene 4 & Act 3 Scenes 1-3

Writing Assignment               Are older people wiser than young people? Why or why not?

Next week's presentations      Harmony Siufanua           Myths, legends & mysteries
                                        Caleb Martin                   A man's home is his castle -
                                                                               housing for the rich & poor

Week 3 - October 12

Memorization                           Whose reverence even the headlugg'd bear would lick,

                                                 most barbarous, most degenerate. Have you madded?

Here are your note cards for the week. Remember to come to class knowing all of the note cards we've studied so far.

hither

here, to this place

mistress

the jack at the game of bowls

Sirrah

a man or boy, especially one younger or of lower status than the speaker.

tarry

stay, remain, wait

thence

over there

troth

truth, good faith

Reading assignment                  Act 1 Scene 5 & Act 2 Scenes 1-3

Writing assignment                    Lear asks "Who is it that can tell me who I am?" Who are                                                         YOU? What does that mean to you?

Next Thursday's Presentations

Jayson Fontano “Witches, fairies and things that go bump in the night.”

Benjamin Mulder "The religion of the times"
Luke Mulder "The geography of England"

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

Welcome to Shakespeare 2017-2018! 

Classes begin in September and we're excited to start. Shakespeare will be taught by Jessica and Katherine Brown with Roxanna Maurer as assistant. 

Text needed: CliffsComplete King Lear

Class fee: $110

In preparation for Vision day this Thursday and Friday watch “Finger Puppet Shakespeare: King Lear” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxzq8brA_Uo