opinion paragraph
Answer the following in paragraph format. A Paragraph has a Thesis and Conclusion, as well as 3 Reasons or Proofs, each with examples from the text and explanation of your thinking. The examples from the text also need quotes from the text for support.
Options:
1) Which couple do you think has the best chance of staying together? Portia and Bassanio; Nerissa and Gratiano; or Jessica and Lorenzo?
2) What is Shylock's tragic flaw?
By Wednesday you should have chosen a question, decided upon your opinion, and thought of 3 proofs to prove that your opinion is correct. On Wednesday, we will be finding quotes and examples of support. You may look at your Parvana paragraph and you Displacement Opinion Answer for helpful guidelines.
By Thursday, you should be handing in your completed thesis and Chart. The chart has 12 squares: 4 columns and 3 rows. Each row is for proof 1, 2, and 3. The first column is where you will write out your topic sentence using a transition word. For example: Firstly, Shylock's tragic flaw is joyfulness as seen by the misunderstandings he causes. (Transition word + Topic + Proof). The second column is for examples from the text and explanations of your thinking. The third column is for the quotes from the text that you will use to support your points (4.3.1-2). The fourth column is for the last sentence after your quotes: This shows....or This highlights...or This illuminates....This reveals....This expresses.....This unveils.....It is your final statement about your point.
Incorporating Quotations - Remember this order of punctuation!
, " " (24).
Paragraph Title (Centered)
Thesis: Include Book Title (italicized) and author + answer + 3 proofs (proof 1, proof 2, and proof 3). Topic sentence 1: TRANSITION WORD + proof 1. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper Act.Scene.line referencing. Topic sentence 2: TRANSITION WORD +proof 2. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper Act.Scene.line referencing. Topic sentence 3: TRANSITION WORD + proof 3. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper referencing. Conclusion: TRANSITION WORD + Thesis rephrased in a new way.
The transition words we decided upon for the Conclusion include: Therefore, In conclusion, In summary, As stated, Overall.
Transition words for the Topic sentences could include: First, Secondly, Thirdly; In addition; Furthermore; Additionally; Even though; Also; Finally.
Options:
1) Which couple do you think has the best chance of staying together? Portia and Bassanio; Nerissa and Gratiano; or Jessica and Lorenzo?
2) What is Shylock's tragic flaw?
By Wednesday you should have chosen a question, decided upon your opinion, and thought of 3 proofs to prove that your opinion is correct. On Wednesday, we will be finding quotes and examples of support. You may look at your Parvana paragraph and you Displacement Opinion Answer for helpful guidelines.
By Thursday, you should be handing in your completed thesis and Chart. The chart has 12 squares: 4 columns and 3 rows. Each row is for proof 1, 2, and 3. The first column is where you will write out your topic sentence using a transition word. For example: Firstly, Shylock's tragic flaw is joyfulness as seen by the misunderstandings he causes. (Transition word + Topic + Proof). The second column is for examples from the text and explanations of your thinking. The third column is for the quotes from the text that you will use to support your points (4.3.1-2). The fourth column is for the last sentence after your quotes: This shows....or This highlights...or This illuminates....This reveals....This expresses.....This unveils.....It is your final statement about your point.
Incorporating Quotations - Remember this order of punctuation!
, " " (24).
Paragraph Title (Centered)
Thesis: Include Book Title (italicized) and author + answer + 3 proofs (proof 1, proof 2, and proof 3). Topic sentence 1: TRANSITION WORD + proof 1. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper Act.Scene.line referencing. Topic sentence 2: TRANSITION WORD +proof 2. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper Act.Scene.line referencing. Topic sentence 3: TRANSITION WORD + proof 3. EXAMPLES in your own words, explanation of your thinking, and quote with proper referencing. Conclusion: TRANSITION WORD + Thesis rephrased in a new way.
The transition words we decided upon for the Conclusion include: Therefore, In conclusion, In summary, As stated, Overall.
Transition words for the Topic sentences could include: First, Secondly, Thirdly; In addition; Furthermore; Additionally; Even though; Also; Finally.
READING SCHEDULE
Read and listen to the scenes BEFORE coming to class.
5/22: Unit Test
5/18 and 5/19: Watching School Ties
5/17: Opinion Paragraph due
5/14: Berrypicking poem
5/10: Act. 3.3 Tragicomedy
5/9: Act 3.2:
5/8: Act 3.1: Shylock - Villain or Victim Handout?
5/22: Unit Test
5/18 and 5/19: Watching School Ties
5/17: Opinion Paragraph due
5/14: Berrypicking poem
5/10: Act. 3.3 Tragicomedy
5/9: Act 3.2:
5/8: Act 3.1: Shylock - Villain or Victim Handout?
Berrypicking poem
In Merchant of Venice, we have 3 couples partnering up: Portia and Bassanio; Nerissa and Gratiano; and Jessica and Lorenzo. What do great partnerships have? How do you know that you have chosen the right partner?
- Read the poem Berrypicking by Allison Mitcham. (Open the link, and scroll to pages 278-279.)
- Decide what 4 qualities are most important to you in a partner. Here are some desirable qualities you may use to inspire you.
- Use your Handout to fill in your own poem describing what "natural test" you would use to determine if they had those qualities. Follow the model of the original poem. Don't forget to cross out the title and write your own above it!
- Your natural test should be something that is meaningful to you and your life experiences.
- Be prepared to share on Monday, May 13.
Act 2.1
Act 2.2
Act 2.3
Act 2.4
Act. 2.5
Act 2.6
Act. 2.7
ACt 2.8
Act 2.9
Monday MAy 6th: Graphic Novel - Act 2
Be the Director!
One of the best ways we can understand Shakespeare's language is to remember that the plays are scripts, and we as readers can interpret the action, characters, and dialogue in fun and creative ways.
In your small groups, practice our reading strategies as you work through your scene from Act 2. Recall the clips we saw from various versions of the play: when and where were they set, how did the characters dress, how did they speak, what ethnic groups were represented, how the characters interacted with one another - and how do all of these factors work together to deepen our understanding of the play.
Your task: Create a graphic novel version of your scene.
Success Criteria:
You must hand in your Planning sheet (see below).
Your graphic novel should be 6 frames.
Each frame should have a textbox.
Each textbox should summarize the action in the frame in your own words.
Each frame should have speech bubbles/thought bubbles.
Each bubble should be a quote directly from the play, beginning and ending at logical points (is: punctuation, not line endings).
Each quote chosen should be relevant and meaningful to the characters and action. **You do not need to include all of the dialogue from your scene.
There must be at least 1 long or wide angle frame, where we can see the background, buildings, characters.
There must be at least one close-up frame.
You must include at least 2 symbolic items in your graphic novel.
Instructions:
In your group, complete your Planning Sheet:
Scene number, setting (when/where); characters (names, how will they be dressed, facial expressions, emotions); selected dialogue; symbols; TWO SWBS statements for the main characters in your scene. Plan out your 6 frames (text boxes, wide angle, and close-up).
Once this is completed, log on to www.bitstripsforschools.com with the class code ENG1DKK. There you will be able to begin creating your characters and scenes. We will have 2 lab classes. Only print out 1 copy. We will be sharing all of them on the website so that everyone can get a good understanding of Act 2.
DUE: TUESDAY May 7
Act 2.1
Morocco has come to take the casket challenge to win Portia's hand, but she tells him that if he fails he may never marry.
Act 2.2
Launcelot thinks about running away from Shylock to serve another master. He meets his father and plays a trick on him Launcelot begs Bassanio to have him as a servant. Bassanio then sees Gratiano who wants to go with him to Belmont to meet Portia.
Act 2.3
Jessica tells Launcelot that she too has plans to run away from her father's house (Shylock) with Bassanio's friend, Lorenzo.
Act 2.4
The men are planning for a Mardi Gras celebration. Launcelot arrives with Jessica's letter detailing her plans for escape.
Act 2.5
Shylock reacts angrily to Launcelot's leaving him, but accepts an invitation to dine with Bassanio. Shylock orders Jessica to lock up the house. Launcelot tells Jessica that Lorenzo will go through with their plans.
Act 2.6
Gratiano and Salarino meets Lorenzo outside of Shylock's house, in order to help Jessica escape with a casket of Shylock's gold and jewels.
Act 2.7
Morocco enters the contest to win Portia's hand in marriage.
Act 2.8
The two men gossip about Shylock's daughter's elopement and rumours about Antonio's ships.
Act 2.9
Aragon takes his turn at the marriage test.
One of the best ways we can understand Shakespeare's language is to remember that the plays are scripts, and we as readers can interpret the action, characters, and dialogue in fun and creative ways.
In your small groups, practice our reading strategies as you work through your scene from Act 2. Recall the clips we saw from various versions of the play: when and where were they set, how did the characters dress, how did they speak, what ethnic groups were represented, how the characters interacted with one another - and how do all of these factors work together to deepen our understanding of the play.
Your task: Create a graphic novel version of your scene.
Success Criteria:
You must hand in your Planning sheet (see below).
Your graphic novel should be 6 frames.
Each frame should have a textbox.
Each textbox should summarize the action in the frame in your own words.
Each frame should have speech bubbles/thought bubbles.
Each bubble should be a quote directly from the play, beginning and ending at logical points (is: punctuation, not line endings).
Each quote chosen should be relevant and meaningful to the characters and action. **You do not need to include all of the dialogue from your scene.
There must be at least 1 long or wide angle frame, where we can see the background, buildings, characters.
There must be at least one close-up frame.
You must include at least 2 symbolic items in your graphic novel.
Instructions:
In your group, complete your Planning Sheet:
Scene number, setting (when/where); characters (names, how will they be dressed, facial expressions, emotions); selected dialogue; symbols; TWO SWBS statements for the main characters in your scene. Plan out your 6 frames (text boxes, wide angle, and close-up).
Once this is completed, log on to www.bitstripsforschools.com with the class code ENG1DKK. There you will be able to begin creating your characters and scenes. We will have 2 lab classes. Only print out 1 copy. We will be sharing all of them on the website so that everyone can get a good understanding of Act 2.
DUE: TUESDAY May 7
Act 2.1
Morocco has come to take the casket challenge to win Portia's hand, but she tells him that if he fails he may never marry.
Act 2.2
Launcelot thinks about running away from Shylock to serve another master. He meets his father and plays a trick on him Launcelot begs Bassanio to have him as a servant. Bassanio then sees Gratiano who wants to go with him to Belmont to meet Portia.
Act 2.3
Jessica tells Launcelot that she too has plans to run away from her father's house (Shylock) with Bassanio's friend, Lorenzo.
Act 2.4
The men are planning for a Mardi Gras celebration. Launcelot arrives with Jessica's letter detailing her plans for escape.
Act 2.5
Shylock reacts angrily to Launcelot's leaving him, but accepts an invitation to dine with Bassanio. Shylock orders Jessica to lock up the house. Launcelot tells Jessica that Lorenzo will go through with their plans.
Act 2.6
Gratiano and Salarino meets Lorenzo outside of Shylock's house, in order to help Jessica escape with a casket of Shylock's gold and jewels.
Act 2.7
Morocco enters the contest to win Portia's hand in marriage.
Act 2.8
The two men gossip about Shylock's daughter's elopement and rumours about Antonio's ships.
Act 2.9
Aragon takes his turn at the marriage test.
Creative Writing - Predictions
With a partner, read over the Wordle below or at this site. A Wordle is a visual depiction of the words that repeat most often in the play. The bigger the more word is on the Wordle, the more often it is spoken in the play.
With your partner, use the words in the wordle to create a short story of about 1 typed double spaced page. Be sure to edit carefully for spelling, capitalization and grammar! Be creative! Add lots of details to use as many words from the Wordle as you can. You can also add pictures from the internet. The story can be set in any time or place; involve anyone; and be about anything. Just use the Wordle words!
With your partner, use the words in the wordle to create a short story of about 1 typed double spaced page. Be sure to edit carefully for spelling, capitalization and grammar! Be creative! Add lots of details to use as many words from the Wordle as you can. You can also add pictures from the internet. The story can be set in any time or place; involve anyone; and be about anything. Just use the Wordle words!
Getting to know the World of Shakespeare - Web Research Assignment
What do students already know about Shakespeare? What can we learn about the man, the theatre, and the times of the Elizabethan era?
The webquest also introduces students to some of the main themes of the play Merchant of Venice: love, relationships, debt; as well as the setting of Venice.
Complete the Webquest for Tuesday April 16.
The webquest also introduces students to some of the main themes of the play Merchant of Venice: love, relationships, debt; as well as the setting of Venice.
Complete the Webquest for Tuesday April 16.
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