1. Introduction to Shakespeare
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Regular MYP

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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:

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

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

7. 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

8. 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?