January 7

Agenda:

  1. Independent reading

  2. Feedback on Oedipus essays

  3. Read Act 1, scene 1=

    • Stop at page 15 and take notes in your writer's notebooks. Discuss.

      1. What you notice about Egeus, Theseus, Hermia, and Lysander. Jot down some characteristics for each or describe their relationships.

    • Stop at page 19 and take notes. Discuss.

      1. In your own words, what is Lysander's plan? Predictions?

    • Stop at the end of the scene and take notes. Discuss.

      1. Jot down notes on how Helena and Hermia are developed in this scene. How would you describe Helena?

      2. Draw a visual/web to help you understand the current relationships between the four lovers.

  4. Closing--whole class discussion

    • Think about setting. Why do the lovers plan to go to the woods?

    • What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia's plan?

Homework:

Study for vocab quiz 1/13.