CP1 Freshmen English supports the language development of college bound students. 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.

William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Text: Elements of Literature

Objectives:

To discuss, interpret, and analyze

To strenghten vocabulary of Shakespeare

To recognize Shakespeare sonnets/iambic pentameter

To examine the characters

To visualize the Shakepeare world

To examime parallels and plot

Activities:

In class notes and discussion

Quizzes, daily grades, and tests

Small group work

In class and out of class essays

Motion Picture Translation

Week of May 5-20

Monday: Act II Worksheet/Asign DGP: Weeks 26-30 Thursdays Only Exercises

Tuesday: Act III Viewing

Wednesday: R&J / West Side Story Snippet

Thursday: Act III Quiz w/ Text

Friday: Last DGP Exercise/ Romeo and Juliet Begin Act IV

Monday 12: Acts I, II, III Test ; Last test Date.

Review for Final exam. Finished.

Despereaux Portfolio Due on Tuesday 5/20.

English Final Exam Schedule for Wednesday 5/21

2nd Period 8:00 - 9:30 Room 605 Kramer

Grammar: Daily Grammar Practice Units 14 - 30. Finished

Vocabulary: Oxford Sadlier Units 10 - 15. Finished

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