Each semester will have a balance of composition, applied grammar, and literature. The development of vocabulary, speaking, listening, research, and test taking skills will be an integral part of the curriculum.

Units to be studied:

Willaiam Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Objectives:

To discuss, interpret, and analyze

To strengthen vocabulary of Shakespeare

To recognize Shakespeare sonnets/iambic pentameter

To examine characters

To visualize the Shakespeare world

To examine parallels and plot

Activiities:

In class notes and lectures

In class readings and discussions

Film / DVD / VHS / LCD projector

In class small group work

In class presentation

Motion Picture Translation

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Text: Elements of Literature

Week of May 5-20

Monday: Act II Open Book Group Worksheet

Tuesday: View Film Act III Death of Mercutio, Tybalt, and Banishment of

Romeo.

Wednesday: R&J / West Side Story Snippet

Thursday: Romeo and Juliet Act III Open Book Quiz

Friday: View Film R&J

Monday 12: Acts I, II, III Test w/ Text. Last Test Date

Finish Acts IV and V of Romeo and Juliet

Begin Review for final exam. Finished.

English Final Exam Schedule: Wednesday 5/21

6th Period 8:00 - 9:30 Room 606 Brisbane

8th Period 8:00 - 9:30 Room 607 Carreker