Monday, May 12th:
Finish reading Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5
Discussion
Act out
Tuesday, May 13th:
The Queen Mab Four Panel Illustration is due
Read and discuss Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2
Go over Act 2, Scene 2 and find metaphors, similes and personifications which reference light.
Turn in for a grade
Wednesday, May 14th:
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Test is due today
Passed out handout on "Blank Verse, Rhymed Verse and Prose"; briefly went over
The handout "Blank Verse, Rhymed Verse, and Prose" will be due on Friday, May 16th.
Tonight for homework:
Review Act 2, Scene 2;
1. Find examples of light and darkness, light and heaviness which express
Romeo's mood; write them down. Explain what Romeo is saying when he uses these metaphors, similes and personifications.
2. Find examples of allusions (references to Greek mythology); write them down and explain what Romeo or Juliet means when they use the allusions
3. Find examples of motifs; for example, references to birds.
Read Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 3
Discussion of the Friar's soliloquy
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Figurative language
Turn in for a grade
Thursday, May 15th:
Read Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 4 today
Discussion
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Figurative language
Turn in for a grade
Friday, May 16th:
Read Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 5 today
Discussion of Juliet's soliloquy
Comprehension
Turn in for a grade
Vocabulary
Figurative Language
