Monday - Period 5

Activities:

Close study of each scene (continued) for relevance to plot, character, theme, and language used.  Completed in groups and shared.

Wednesday - Period 1

Activities:

Close study of each scene for relevance to plot, character, theme, and language used.

Monday - Period 4

Activities:

1.  Parts A & B of Assessment Task #1 returned.
2.  Following items issued:  close study mind map, drama mind map, plot activity.
3.  Historical context of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'

Homework:  Reminder to be working on your speech (formal assessment task) due in Week 2 (30/04/10).  Ensure that you time your speech before you submit the transcript.


Those students who are yet to submit their 'What Matters?' opinion piece must do so in Wednesday's lesson (21/04/10).

Monday - Period 5

Activities:

1.  Identity Assessment Task for students who were absent on Friday.
2.  Writing:  paragraph writing using exemplar as a model for paragraphs on 'Mona Lisa Smile' and a related text.  The brainstorming done in Wednesday's lesson can be found in the blog post below.

Holiday homework: 
1.  'What Matters?' final copy to be completed.  Due on first lesson of Term 2 or emailed earlier if possible.  lansenglish@yahoo.com.au
2.  'The Merchant of Venice' abridged text to be read before the beginning of Term 2.  Post-reading quiz will take place in the first lesson.  For assistance in understanding the text, you can refer to the 'No Fear Shakespeare' online translation of the text.

• You can also download a free audio version from iTunes.  Use the 'Power Search' option and search for the title of the play.
• The BBC has some useful videos and information on the play which can be found here.