Feb 4/6

Agenda:

• Silent Reading and Conferences
• Go over Taming Vocabulary
• Finish reading act 4 and 5
• Watch Corresponding Scenes

Homework:

Prepare for Graded Socratic Seminar on Wednesday- Have Questions prepared and ideas ready to go. YOU SHOULD USE THE TEXT AND HISTORICAL CONNOTATIONS THAT WE'VE DISCUSSED TO SHAPE YOUR RESPONSES.

Questions to consider:

• Is The Taming of the Shrew a sexist play? Why or why not?
• Do you think Kate is tamed?
• What do you think was Shakespeare's intention when he wrote the play?
• How does Shakespeare engage the audience in this play?
• What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses of Katherine in the play and what effect do you think they have on the believability of the play?
• What do you consider the strengths and weaknesses of Petruchio in the play and what effect do you think they have on the believability of the play?
• What for you was the most riveting or satisfying moment in the play and how did Shakespeare achieve that effect?
• What conclusions do reach about the nature of the relationship between Katherine and Petruchio?
• What do you think Shakespeare is trying to say through the portrayal of two very different couples - Petruchio and Katherine and Lucentio and Bianca?
• Who was your favorite or least favorite minor character in the play? How does Shakespeare elicit such a response?
• Begin developing ideas for final paper
• Quiz on Vocabulary Feb 12