Hey British lit students!
As you know, Romeo and Juliet is our first work this year. I would like you all to read Act 1 before class so we can be ready to jump right in to discussion. (I'm hoping God miraculously multiplies our time that class! :))
You also need to read pages xiii - xxiii, an excerpt from "Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet." This will give you a great intro to Shakepeare's writing.
Please come to class with the following questions answered (not to be turned in):
1. What do the editors mean by "static," on page xvi?
2. List the 3 ways the editors tell us Shakespeare's language differs from what we're used to.
3. Write a paragraph response on the first three paragraphs from this reading (xiii-xvi). How do you feel about the editors' brief analysis of "young love"? Do you agree or disagree?
And lastly, for your own benefit, please read the Explanatory Notes section on pages l - li. These few paragraphs will help you be better readers of Shakespeare!
Please leave comments or shoot an email if you have questions!
God bless you,
Ally
Friday, August 8, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Four Weeks and Counting!
Hi everyone!
This blog will be used for both my MCI classes - British AND American lit. Please pay careful attention to the post title. That is where I will indicate to whom the post relates. (If there is no specification, it's for everyone.)
Check here regularly for updates, announcements, homework, etc. - your catch-all spot for what's happening in your students' literature world. Please use this tool first to check for information, and then if it's not available here feel free to email me.
As I look forward to this school year, I am filled with anticipation at what God might do in all of us. I am only a servant, asking to be made effective by Him. I trust that He has much in store for us! I can't wait to get to know and befriend all my new students. Thank you SO much for the privilege of teaching them!
Please pass this link (www.iheartlit.blogspot.com) on to your kids so they can check out this page and add it as a favorite. STUDENTS, feel free to leave a comment letting me (us!) know how I (we!) can pray for you as school begins.
So grateful for each one of you!
Ally (...or Mrs. Loftness?! We'll figure that out later... :))
This blog will be used for both my MCI classes - British AND American lit. Please pay careful attention to the post title. That is where I will indicate to whom the post relates. (If there is no specification, it's for everyone.)
Check here regularly for updates, announcements, homework, etc. - your catch-all spot for what's happening in your students' literature world. Please use this tool first to check for information, and then if it's not available here feel free to email me.
As I look forward to this school year, I am filled with anticipation at what God might do in all of us. I am only a servant, asking to be made effective by Him. I trust that He has much in store for us! I can't wait to get to know and befriend all my new students. Thank you SO much for the privilege of teaching them!
Please pass this link (www.iheartlit.blogspot.com) on to your kids so they can check out this page and add it as a favorite. STUDENTS, feel free to leave a comment letting me (us!) know how I (we!) can pray for you as school begins.
So grateful for each one of you!
Ally (...or Mrs. Loftness?! We'll figure that out later... :))
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