We had another good class this week. The students were bright, alert, and engaged. The Quick Write was titled "For the Cause." I asked the students to think about a cause about which they were passionate (or to make up one) and to write what they would do to further that cause. (Our family had just watched The Help and was touched by the message of the movie.)
We started our discussion of Much Ado About Nothing. This is one of my favorite Shakespeare comedies. We began by discussing the differences between a novel (one type of fiction) and a play (another type of fiction). While each type uses many of the same literary tools, they use them differently. Characterization, setting, and plot are employed differently primarily because one type is meant to be played out in front of an audience.
Next week we'll discuss some of the themes in the play: 1) The Ideal of Social Grace; 2) Deception as a Means to and End; 3) The Importance of Honor; 4) Love; 5) Villainy; 6) Friendship; 7) Parent-child Relationships.
Next week I'll also have the students write a response to 1 essay question that might be found on an essay exam. On the blog site is the list of options.
Assignments for Next Week:
-- Finish reading Much Ado (Acts III - V)
-- Writing: List the details that happened outside of the play (but mentioned in the dialogue)
-- Re-read the "Themes" worksheet.
--- (I think I had another writing assignment, but I didn't write it down. Does someone have it?)
Have fun reading. I'm looking forward to our discussions next week.
Mrs. Prichard
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