April 6-9

* Introduction to Shakespeare. read text - 778-782....

*Write twenty questions with the answers from information derived from those pages

*Copy definitions from handout into notes

* Review types of prose and poetry used in Romeo and Juliet

*Write five paragraph essay as per following instructions:

Friday, April 9, 2010


Shakespeare Test – 70 points (breakdown below)


1. Write a short three paragraph essay about Shakespeare, the theater and types of verse that Shakespeare used in Romeo & Juliet. You must include at least 10 facts from the text that we reviewed. UNDERLINE each fact so I can easily identify it. Do NOT JUST LIST facts…this is an essay! Each paragraph should be at LEAST 4 sentances long! The following guideline should help you get started:

a. First paragraph – introduction – include thesis statement….example might be…..

Shakespeare, a master of his art, wrote dramas in which he used prose and poetry to enthrall the audiences of 16th century England. ……..

b. 2nd Paragraph – discuss Shakespeare’s life….

c. 3rd Paragraph – Discuss the theaters and how they evolved

d. 4th Paragraph – Discuss the style in which Romeo and Juliet was written. Tell me about different poetic styles and how they are used.

e. Conclusion – give me your input / opinion on what you have learned and what you expect from reading Romeo and Juliet.


YOU MAY USE YOUR NOTES….


Test will be graded as follows:

1. Correct ten facts underlined – 20 points
2. Sentence structure and grammar - 10 points
3. Use of transitions ( connect each paragraph) – 10 points
4. Proper information in each paragraph – 20 points
5. Neatness – 10 points