Monday, May 12th -- Quiz on background information (review definitions, handouts, notes, etc.) and Act I of Romeo and Juliet.
Tuesday, May 13th-Thursday, May 15th -- Act II will be read and viewed during these three days. We will be comparing the balcony scenes from the old film version and the new film version of Romeo and Juliet.
FYI...Tuesday, May 13th on PBS from 8PM-9PM..."Three Ethiopian Women with Childbirth Injuries." Although this is not mandatory to watch, this looks like it will be an interesting show. Click on the following website address for information: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beautiful/
Friday, May 16th -- Final Literature Circle meeting for Real Time, Swallows of Kabul, and The Attack. Have a typed sheet that includes the following: 2 passages you liked and want to discuss (provide page #s and explain why they were chosen), 1 connection (explain), 2-3 vocabulary words (provide page # and definition), 2 discussion questions, and 1 researched topic (give topic and provide researched information). These typed sheets will be handed in for a 20 point grade. Although you will not have a test on your literature circle book, your book must be included in the final thesis paper of the year.
