Week # 34 May 2-6, 2011

Literature: William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Grammar:

• Write sentences types according to structure with vocabulary word in context. Label each set.
• #s 734-738 simple
• #s 739-743 compound
• #s 744- 748 complex
• #s 749- 753 compound-complex
• #s 754-758 Write sentences with figurative language and word in context. Highlight the word in context and underline and identify the figurative language (simile, metaphor, personificaction, hyperbole, allusions, synecdoche, metonymy, etc.).
• Review capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
• Write five American haikus with allusions.

Vocabulary: RJ #s 734-758 pilgrimage, rejoice, solace, ordain, melancholy, dirge, doleful, oppress, presage, kindred, defy, cull, penury, apothecary, disperse, contempt, pestilence, tread, behold, inexorable, prosperous, detestable, cram, apprehend, mercy

Homework:

• Vocabulary SAT notes - due every Thursday
• American haikus - daily
• Sentences - daily
• RJ project - refer to the handout provided to you.

Activities:
Monday

1. Work on a SAT sentence completion assignment for RJ Act II.
2. Work on Shakespearean Sonnets activity and analyze W.S. Sonnet 18.

Tuesday

1. Discuss previous day's activities.
2. Continue viewing of the last part of Act I.

Wednesday- Friday

1. Continue reading, annotating, and discussing RJ.
2. Check study questions.
3. Discuss certain poetic terms used/applied in RJ.