Study Questions: Due FRIDAY

2/27/2013

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Another brutal blow to our schedule, kids! T.S. Eliot said that "April is the cruelest month," but obviously he was wrong. I know, you're all just as broken up about this as I am. 

Ok, here is the homework for Friday: 

Act III Study Questions
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This is a rich text format file so ALL computers can access it. If you can't, you need to email me pronto. See you soon! 


***Clarification: Please either print out the discussion questions and answer them on that sheet, or simply number a sheet of notebook paper and answer the questions there. Either way, please bring a hard copy to class, but don't post on blog. Sorry for the confusion! I wasn't clear on my original posting. :) 










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Hamlet Citation Project--Fever Chart

2/23/2013

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Hi all,


If you were absent the Friday before vacation, here is the assignment I handed out. It's the one I refer to on the Google Calendar Vacation Homework posting. Email me with any questions....

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Figurative Language Faves

2/14/2013

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Figurative Language Assignment: 

1. Choose one particular example of figurative language (metaphor, simile, image, personification) that you enjoyed from Act I of Hamlet.
2. Share the example, using proper citation format (if you're not sure how to cite Shakespeare, look it up! There are many resources available on the web, including Purdue Owl).
3. Write a brief reflection on why you enjoy this example, and briefly analyze what themes or issues are illuminated by this particular piece of figurative language. 

Due: by midnight tonight (Tuesday, Valentine's day)

Bonus Question!!! Mystery Image (above): What is portrayed in
this image? How might it be connected to any of the themes we've seen in Hamlet?
Discuss in comments if you wish. All will be revealed in class on Monday. 


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The Sonnet Challenge for Extra Credit!

2/9/2013

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The Sonnet Challenge

Your sonnet should contain:
1. 14 lines

2. Attempted iambic pentameter (or at least around 10 syllables              
    per line)
3. Shakespearean OR Petrarchan rhyme scheme--slant rhyme counts! 
4. A 1-2 paragraph response to discuss process and intentions. 
5. Please feel free to post sonnets and/or responses in the comments! If you are too shy, just bring me a hard copy of the sonnet on Monday :) 


Extra Credit Sonnet should be passed in or posted by Monday, Feb 11 at midnight!



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