Happy Friday!

English 12
Today we began work on our analytical essay for Hamlet. A few of you are away at a band event or were sick today. Below are images of the rubric that we'll use for this assignment. We start writing on Monday. Pick one question on the first page. This is your essay question.

Be sure to bring in a card with the quotes you will use, no prior planning allowed. Only quotes may be used on the card.




English 9
We worked through Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. Here are our questions for the weekend!

Each response should be at least 3 sentences!

1. Discuss the sources of tension in the first scene.  Why are these characters upset?
2. How does Romeo describe the woman he loves in Scene 1?  Refer to things like word choice, connotation, tone, figures of speech, and so on.
3. Describe the Nurse.  Describe her relationship with Juliet.
4. Who are Romeo’s friends and what is their plan?  Discuss the debate they have with Romeo, as well as their motivations for this plan.
5. Describe Romeo’s reaction when he first sees Juliet.

The big discussion question:

1. Is there such a thing as love at first sight?