Tuesday, April 26, Romeo & Juliet

Objective; Students will learn new vocabulary and show comprehension of the plot of Romeo and Juliet. Students will also begin to recognize Shakespearean humor.

DO NOW

Write the following archaic words and definitions into your notebooks:

Bite my thumb - insulting gesture

Whence - from where

Hither - here

Wherefore - why?

Maidenhead - virginity

Star-crossed - doomed by fate

Anon - right away

Rapier  - sword

Foreswear - go back on your word

Lammastide - August 1 festival

2.  Review Study guide questions to date.

3. Finish Scene 1.

4. Find quotes in Prologue and Act 1 as per directions in handout.

5.  Famous quotes from prol0gue and scene 1.

6. Write quotes and new vocabulary on wall word sheets. 

HW - Finish questions.  Identify new vocabulary words that should make "the wall."