Friday, MArch 23, Shakespeare / Drama Test

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of Shakespeare's life and drama terms pertinent to reading Romeo & Juliet.

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Five minutes to review drama terms and ask any questions.

1. Drama - multiple choice. 30 points.

2. Shakespeare essay. Follow directions carefully. 70 points.

3. FAMILY TREE - on one side of the handout provided, create a family tree for your own PERSONAL family. In Shakespeare's time in the early 1600's in England, families often had "crests" (symbols) and colors that represented their families. So do the following:

a. Choose a symbol for your family. Draw it onto the TREE handout.

b. Choose two colors. Decorate the tree in these colors.

c. Put the names of family members in the leaves. You can be creative.

Complete your family tree for homework.