Introduction to Shakespeare Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Regular MYP

Quick Write: Shakespeare In your composition notebook, please make a 2-column chart with the labels “K” and “L.” In the first column, list everything you currently know about William Shakespeare. When did he live? What did he write? Why is he famous?

Objective, Agenda, & Homework Objective: Students will identify background knowledge on Shakespeare to help them understand iconic scenes in his plays. Agenda: Quick Write/KL Chart with Video Clip Quarter 2 Overview Review Methods of Characterization Article: “Is Shakespeare Relevant?” Homework: Study for Greek roots quiz 1-20 (emphasis on 17-20) for tomorrow.

KL Chart Let’s discuss what you already know about Shakespeare. Video: This is the “K” column of the chart (the 1st column you already filled in). Video: As we watch, take notes in the “L” column (the 2nd column) for what you learn. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geev441vbMI&list=PL9fuU8StysmIzDIEc8FY1XWNik_MCS3kD&index=1

What did we learn? Biographical information? Family life? Career? Connections to modern time? Writing information? Topics he wrote about?

Quarter 2 Overview MYP information Summative Assessment Due December 15! Comparative Literary Analysis Formative Assessments Dates Important Information Calendar Variety of Shakespeare passages Rubric

Methods of Characterization Review Notes: (1) Author’s description of the character Physical description, interests, personality, etc. not common in Shakespeare (2) The character’s words and actions Dialogue Movements, choices, etc. (3) Other characters’ reactions to the character (4) The character’s thoughts and feelings Internal monologue = soliloquy*** Telling another character in dialogue

Article (Class Copy) “On the Bard’s birthday, is Shakespeare still relevant?” In your notebook while you read: What are the important ideas? What is confusing? In your notebook after you read: What is the author’s claim? Do you agree with the author’s claim? Why or why not?