1. Warm Up: April 26th
Copy these terms and their definitions:
Utilitarian(adj.) designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
Vacillating (v.) alternating or wavering between different opinions or actions; being indecisive.
Quixotic (adj.) exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Misanthrope(n.) a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
Melancholy (n.) a feeling of sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
Impetuous (adj.) acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
Reproach (v.) to express disapproval or disappointment.
Machination (n.) crafty schemes; plots; intrigues.

2. Learning Targets
To read Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest aloud to the class, in order to answer comprehension questions.

3. Reading/Discussion rules
70% for reading along and taking notes
10% added for each positive participation effort that ADDS to the discussion (not repetitive).
Full credit given for every student who takes a role!
Points deducted for ridiculousness on an as- needed basis.

4. English Countryside