1. Insults Shakespearean Style! Western Literature March 18, 2015

2. Warm Up for 3/18/2015 We are talking about insults today; however, please keep your responses school appropriate. 1.What is the purpose of an insult? 2.How does one make an effective insult? What constitutes a good comeback?

3. Introduction to Shakespearean Insults Shakespearean Insult Generator http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/ http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/ Questions to Consider: Why are Shakespeare’s plays famous? What makes his language unique? Ted Talk http://ed.ted.com/lessons/insults-by-shakespeare

4. Shakespearean Insult Game We will number off by 1’s and 2’s to form two teams. Each team will line up and face the other team in a battle of wits. Select the best combination of insults from column 1, 2, and 3, prefaced with a “thou.” EXAMPLE “Thou churlish boil-brained cankerblossom!”

5. Close Reading of the Friar’s Speech In partners, closely read and annotate (on the back of your insults sheet) Friar Lawrence’s speech to Romeo when he wants to kill himself. Complete a P-CAT of his speech on your sheet after your careful reading: (Essentially a TP-CASTT minus the analysis of title and shift) Paraphrase (write your own version) Connotations (literary elements and word choice) Attitude (tone and mood) Theme (what is the main subject and deeper universal meaning of speech)

6. Performances of Romeo and Juliet PERIOD 5 Narrator: Lauren Newell Lord Capulet: Nathan Bujarski Lady Capulet: Clarissa Solis Paris: James Hood Romeo: Caleb Rickel Juliet: Faith Gauthier Nurse: Payton Grove

7. Performances of Romeo and Juliet PERIOD 7 Narrator: Brittany Carlson Lord Capulet: Ceegan Callahan Lady Capulet: Madison McCoy Paris: Jon Beemer Romeo: Chris Wilhoite Juliet: Lisa Retzlaff Nurse: Elizabeth Brown

8. Socratic Circle of Questions We are going to participate in a unique form of a Socratic Circle—one of all questions. You will discuss Romeo and Juliet with only questions. There are two rules: 1.Only one person may speak at a time. 2.You may only ask questions.

9. Homework NO HOMEWORK Have a wonderful, relaxing Spring break!