May 31, 2012

Dear Students,

Well, we've had a full year!  I want to let all of you know what an honor it has been to work with you this year.  You are an amazing group of individuals!!! 

I know many of you feel my expectations for you have been too high, and you're welcome to those feelings.  I just want you to know my expectations were not set high to keep you from success, but they were high because I knew you were capable of a level of success even you were unaware of until you pushed yourself.  I've believed in you every step of the way, knowing that you could achieve so much if only someone would allow you to discover your potential.  I've hoped all along that you could come to develop the same faith in yourself that I have for you because I believe once you know YOU CAN achieve what at first seems impossible, YOU DO achieve wonders!

Thus, I've done all I can for now, and I pass you along to another teacher.  I just wanted to let you know I've enjoyed our time together, and I'm going to miss seeing your smiles, hearing your laughter, and watching you grow.  Always know I'll be your biggest fan, and I'll be here for you if you need help in the future.  I love you all!  Have a safe, blessed summer and future. 

Your biggest fan,
Mrs. T

Lessons for May 7 - 11, 2012

*Because of EOC testing this week, only 6th and 7th period 9th-grade classes will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

**Research projects are due on Monday, May 14th.  No late work will be accepted for any reason.  Students with questions or who need assistance checking citations or any part of the project should come to tutoring this week after school. 

Monday - All students will continue reading and discussing Act II of Romeo & Juliet.  Act II study questions will be distributed so students may work on them throughout the week (due Monday).

Tuesday thru Thursday - Students in 6th and 7th periods will view Acts I and II of Romeo & Juliet (1968 Zeferilli version) and compare it to the text version.

Friday - Any class who has not completed Act II will finish reading and discussing it today.  Students will also review the background test and prepare for Monday's Acts I & II test. 

Lessons for April 30 - May 4, 2012

Reminder:  All research projects are due by May 14th.  NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!  I don't mind guiding you as you prepare your final work, but you must come to tutoring with all of the notes, sources, and materials needed to work on your project. 

Monday- Students will review the vocabulary for Act I and study The Prologue for Romeo & Juliet.

Tuesday - Students will pick up their close reading study guide and begin reading/acting Act I, scene i.

Wednesday - Friday - Students will continue reading and responding to Act I of Romeo & Juliet.  Studens will complete the close reading study guide as the week progresses.  Pop quizzes may be administered any day to insure that students are working through the study guide and comprehending the reading and discussion.

Video Links to the A&E Biography of Shakespeare

To help review for the Shakespeare test . . .

A& E Biography:  William Shakespeare:  Life of Drama
Part 1:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVNGgK4ayZ8&feature=related
Part 2:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cMgd6p2w2o&feature=relmfu
Part 3:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CiGyrbbLPA&feature=relmfu
Part 4:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B80wrkf5LGY&feature=relmfu

Classes for April 23 - 27, 2012

We are playing it by ear this week because of the chaotic scheduling.  The following is what we have been able to insure:

ALL STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA AND SHAKESPEARE TEST ON FRIDAY, APRIL 27TH.

Monday -
Only 4, 5, 6, and 7 meet.  Complete Shakespeare background notes.  Define words for Act I if time allows.

Tuesday -
Shakespearean Tribute Day!

Wednesday -
Complete notes in classes not yet finished and view Shakespeare in the Classroom. 

Thursday -
Only 4, 1, 2, 3 meet.  Define vocabulary for Act I and review for Friday's test.

Friday -
Test over drama and Shakespeare's background notes.

Students should be working on their research projects.  Final copies are due May 14th

--no late work will be accepted.

Lessons for April 16 - 20, 2012

***Remember: Students have had no homework these last few weeks because all students are supposed to be working on their research projects. Do not procrastinate!

Monday & Tuesday -
Students will complete oral presentations for their research project.

Wednesday -
If needed, students will complete oral presentations. Students will then begin reviewing background information for Shakespeare and the Renaissance.

Thursday & Friday -
We will complete the introduction to Shakespeare and the Renaissance.

Assignments for April 9 - 13, 2012

Monday -Tuesday -
Students will be completing in-class research (using note and source cards).

Wednesday -
Students will submit note and source cards for grading and begin a rough sketch of their research products.

Thursday - Students will complete their rough sketches of their products and begin preparing their outlines.

Friday - Students will prepare the works cited page for their products using their prepared source cards.