Romeo and Juliet "Conferencing" Question

You must sign-on to http://www.nicenet.org/ for the following question:

Is there such a thing as "love at first sight?" (See Diedrich for the Class Key if you have misplaced it.)

I will review the "decorum" for engaging with your classmates. In addition, I will distribute a handout indicating how you can and can not respond-you will sign this document.

This is part of your class participation grade.

Please keep in mind that parents have access to this site-In fact, I welcome their responses to questions posted. You are certainly welcome to respond to them...

Romeo and Julist Assignment

Everyone is required to MEMORIZE this for class presentation during the week of 8 February("Yes, you will have to stand up in front of the classroom-No, you may not present during the 371/2 minute tutoring session!").

Book Distribution: Thursday, 4 February-so begin the process of memorization NOW!

Prologue

Two households, both alike in dignity
(In fair Verona, where we lay our scene),
From ancient grudge, break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life;
Whose misadventured piteous overthrows
Doth with their death bury their parents' strife.
The fearful passage of their death-marked love,
And the continuance of their parents' rage,
Which, but their children's end, naught could remove,
Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage;
The which, if you with patient ears attend,
What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.

No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/

Why is Diedrich providing this link that will give you the "Original" text side-by-side with a "Modern" day translation?

Answer; He knows that students are aware of this resource, along with other "tools" that students use. In addition, students will STILL have to read the Shakespearean text in class for the purpose of developing an understanding of the "richness" and "beauty" of this language-which is ENGLISH!

Interactive Folio and Study Guide: Romeo and Juliet

Sign on to nicenet.org (Class Key: See Mr. Diedrich) Use your "real" name" since we will begin using this site for conferencing.

Vocabulary Quizzes

Until the further notice, you will now be tested on "meaningful-word-parts."
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/writing/handouts/Common%20Prefixes.pdf

First-Quiz: a, an to cede (25)

Format: You must record the meaning of the "meaningful word-part" in the space provided. (They will not appear on the page.) Suggested method of study: Flash cards-simply cut-up slips of paper or use index cards.

E, F, G Bands: First-Quiz- Thursday, 11 February.

Each subsequent quiz will also be given on Thurdays. I suggest you print this study resource and "count-off" every 25 "meaningful word-parts. Study ahead and you will do fine.

Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 9

Friday, 22 January

Format: Matching

Loose-Leaf Binder

Bring your three-ring binder to class on Tuesday, 19 January. No excuses for leaving it at home or in your locker (I will NOT permit you to go to your locker and retrieve it!)

You must have EVERYTHING (all of the handouts you have been given since September) "organized" in your three-ring binder-NOT in a folder!

Attention F-Band Class: Your "reward" will have to be delayed until...