1. English I
April 13

2. Week 31 Mirthful Definition: Joyous; jolly; amusing
Sentence using word:
Mirthful
Part of speech:
Adjective
Synonyms:
Carefree
Cheerful
playful

3. Example of Grammar Pattern
Two sentences can be combined by changing one sentence into a subordinate clause to create a complex sentence.
Example of Grammar Pattern
-We were frightened. We thought the lion we saw on safari was hungry.
CHANGE TO: We were frightened because we thought the lion we saw on safari was hungry.
-We had hoped to visit the rock. The Pilgrims had landed there. The area was blocked off.
CHANGE TO: We had hoped to visit the rock where the Pilgrims had landed, but the area was blocked off.

4. 1st-5th: Agenda
*Send students five at a time down to complete make-up survey
Complete Warm Up
Review rest of year and final exam schedule
Have students read Act II, Scenes 1 – 2 as a class
Watch Romeo and Juliet balcony scene (35:00 – 52:00)
Have students complete Act II, scenes 1 – 2 questions

5. 6th: Agenda
*Send students five at a time down to complete make-up survey
Complete Warm Up
Review rest of year and final exam schedule
Give out study guides to students not present Friday
Test next Monday on Unit 4
Have students work on fallacious reasoning quiz in groups
Introduce Unit 4 Project

6. English I
April 14

7. Nostalgic Definition: Sentence using word:
Adjective; A wistful desire to return in thought or fact to a previous time in one’s life; a bittersweet longing for the past
Sentence using word:
Nostalgic
Sentence illustrating the tone:
Synonyms:
Longing
Homesick
Sentimental
yearning

8. Sentences can be combined by changing one of them into a phrase.
Grammar Pattern:
Sentences can be combined by changing one of them into a phrase.
Example of Grammar Pattern
-My team plays tomorrow. We play the Cougars.
CHANGE TO: My team plays against the Cougars tomorrow.
The Cougars scored quickly. The Cougars jumped out to a two-goal lead.
CHANGE TO: Scoring quickly, the Cougars jumped to a two-goal lead.

9. 1st-5th: AGENDA Complete warm up As a class, read Act II, Scenes 2 – 6
Students should complete the reading questions
Act II Vocabulary is due on Friday

10. 6th: Agenda Meet in computer lab Complete warm up
Students have next three days to work on Unit 4 Project

11. English I
April 15

12. Tone Word for Today: Pensive Definition: Deeply or dreamily thoughtful
Sentence using word:
Pensive
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Synonyms:
melancholy
reflective
sad

13. Example of Grammar Pattern
It is important to reduce wordiness and sentence length and structure within a work.
Example of Grammar Pattern
My cousin enjoys her job. She is a counselor at a summer camp. She teaches crafts during the day. She sleeps in a cabin with the ten-year-olds. She says that some of them are homesick at first. They usually get over it after a couple of days. CHANGE TO: My cousin enjoys her job as a summer camp counselor. During the day, she teaches crafts, and at night she sleeps in a cabin with the ten-year-olds. At first, many of the youngsters are homesick, but they usually recover after a couple of days.

14. 1st-5th: Agenda Complete warm up
Take Notes on Literary Devices in Plays with 7 terms
Have students complete the QR Scavenger Hunt by scanning QR codes posted in the class and hallway and answering what literary terms are present

15. Devices
Aside - a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play (shorter than a soliloquy and reveals secrets)
Pun - the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications, or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words. (She had a photographic memory but never developed it.)

16. Devices
Allusion - an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. (Reference to balcony and Romeo in Taylor Swift song)
Soliloquy - an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. (Longer than an aside and reveals inner struggles)

17. Devices
Monologue - a speech delivered by one person, or a long one-sided conversation that makes you want to pull your hair out from boredom. The Greek root word monologos translates to “speaking alone,” and that's a monologue: one person doing all the talking.
Dramatic irony - occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this understanding, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor.

18. Devices
Foil: In literature, a foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.

19. 6th: Agenda Meet in computer lab Complete warm up
Students have next two days to work on Unit 4 Project

20. English I
April 16

21. Tone Word for Today: Placid Definition: Undisturbed by disorder; calm
Sentence using word:
Placid
Part of Speech:
Adjective
Synonyms:
serene
cool
peaceful

22. Reduce wordiness and sentence length and type when editing.
Grammar Pattern:
Reduce wordiness and sentence length and type when editing.
Example of Grammar Pattern
The casual observer may think of the unicycle as a circus toy, but it is a complex machine that requires great coordination and skill, as you will learn one day if you ever try one.
CHANGE TO: The unicycle looks like a simple circus toy. However, if you ever try one, you will see that it requires great coordination and skill.

23. 1st-5th: Agenda Complete warm up SWRP!
Finish Part II of R + J (52:00 – 1:10:00)
Have students answer questions

24. 6th: Agenda Meet in computer lab Complete warm up
Students have this last day to work on Unit 4 Project in class

25. English I
April 17

26. 1st-5th: Agenda Complete warm up quiz Week 31
1. Remind students that symbols are prevalent in society and literature, including Romeo and Juliet. We will be creating symbols for Acts I and II, as well as characters during this unit. Show the Symbol PowerPoint and have students call out what each symbol represents. How are symbols created? What gives them meaning?
2. Distribute the symbol activity, plain paper, scissors and any other necessary materials. Have students get into groups of three and complete the activity. They should cut out and color their symbols.
3. Have each group choose a student to share one symbol they created. You can have several groups share their symbols from Act I and the others share their symbols from Act II..
4. Have students write a concise paragraph explaining what they feel is a significant symbol for either Act I or Act II and using textual evidence.

27. 6th: Agenda Complete warm up quiz
Watch crash course video on Youtube about Romeo and Juliet. Have students answer the background questions of Shakespeare.