Jump Off
--Take out the final copy of your typed in MLA format Dragonsong Unit Final Essay. Turn the essay in by placing it on the front table.
--Spend three-five minutes reciting the prologue (first five lines +) in a six-inch voice.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--prologue recitation in pairs
--prologue recitation (volunteers first [entire prologue...first five lines], then cards drawn)
Transition
--Take out your "Poetry 'Unit' Notes -- English 9" packet, your "Poetry 'Unit' Notes -- English 9: Effect/Authorial Purpose 'Cheat Sheet'", and your "Romeo and Juliet Unit--Prologue Explication" sheet from the front table.
Introductory/Review Activity -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Prologue Explication
--engage in explication quietly and independently using your notes pages from earlier in the school year
--share out, focusing on effect/authorial purpose--add to "Cheat Sheet" where appropriate, and begin "Drama Terms" section of notebook
Transition -- see Mr. Martin at the front table, where you will pick up a reading and a purposeful reading page
Introductory Activity -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Background Information
--engage in purposeful reading quietly and independently
--in groups by reading, prepare a brief presentation (think back to your Greek Mythology presentations--same idea! [share essential information based on answers to questions, but do not just read questions and answers]
--Transition--pick up a copy of the sheet entitled "Background Information Mini-Presentation Notes" and read the directions at the top
--presentations/notetaking
HW Time
--continue memorizing the prologue (first ten lines)--How?!
HW
--Memorize the first ten lines of the prologue, and be ready to demonstrate your memorization next class. If you "have" the whole prologue by next class, that's even better!
--Prepare for the Unit #12 vocabulary quiz, which will take place on Friday. You are on your own this week!
--Review your "Background Information Mini-Presentation Notes" page prior to next class, as an upcoming assessment is quite possible!
