Jump Off
--Spend three-five minutes reciting the prologue (first ten lines +) in a six-inch voice.
--Write your name on the top of the halfsheet of paper on your desk.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--prologue recitation in pairs
--first ten lines recall TO HAND IN
--prologue recitation (volunteers [entire prologue only])
Introductory Activity (cont.) -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Background Information
--last-minute presentation preparation (Block 4)/presentations/notetaking
Transition
--Pick up the materials needed for dealing with the play (a copy of the "Vocabulary Work Sheet" (drama terms) notes page, a copy of the study guide, and a copy of the play).
--Engage in a "materials assessment" together. Are any of the drama terms known entities? What are we "looking for" while viewing Act I? What's "the deal" with this version of the play? Etc.
Film -- Act I of Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet
--purposefully view the film/follow along in text until a few minutes remaining in class--gather information for discussion/assessment preparation by jotting down notes and responding to study guide prompts/questions
Closure -- Wrap-up Discussion
HW
--Finish preparing for the Unit #12 vocabulary quiz (the last of the school year!), which will take place at the beginning of next class.
--Memorize the entire prologue, and be ready to demonstrate your memorization next class when Mr. Martin draws cards for oral recitations.
--Review your "Background Information Mini-Presentation Notes" page prior to next class, as an upcoming assessment is quite possible!
--We will finish up Act I of the play (hopefully!) on Friday.
