1. Bell Work 2015-2016 IB English IV

2. Bell work for Friday, August 7  Write down anything that you already know about any or all of these authors: Sylvia Plath Ted Hughes Annie Dillard Henry David Thoreau William Shakespeare

3. Bell work for Monday, August 18 Check out Ariel and Birthday Letters. Poetry Toolbox List as many literary devices as you can. Define each one and give an example of its use. For Friday – prepare “Fulbright Scholars” (TH) and “The Applicant” (SP)

4. The Tempest, Act I Video about The Tempest -- Introduction -- Characters -- Themes Poster activity in 4 groups: -- Act I, scene i (shipwreck) -- Act II, scene ii, lines 1- 186 (Miranda) -- Act II, scene ii, lines 187- 321 (Ariel) -- Act II, scene ii, lines 322-end (Caliban)

5. 1. The Tempest (1611) was written at a time of exploration, discovery and intense interest in the native peoples of the “New World.” Identify and explain elements in The Tempest that make it an allegory on European Colonialism. 2. “Greed is the most powerful motive in the play.” Do you agree or disagree with this view of The Tempest ? Explain your reasons why or why not. Use quotations from the play to support your argument.

6. 3. In the epilogue, what power does Prospero grant the audience? Explain his comments in terms of the relationship between art and life. 4. Analyze the character of Prospero in The Tempest: (a) Why is Prospero willing to part with his magic? What has it allowed him to accomplish? (b) How might Prospero's famous line "we are such stuff as dreams are made on" apply to his own magical powers? (c) Why do you suppose some critics have said that Prospero's words are Shakespeare's own "farewell" to his audience?

7. Class work Wednesday, August 21  “Lady Lazarus” by Sylvia Plath (in Ariel on page 14)  Audio by SP

8. Class work Wednesday, August 21  Discuss and analyze “Lady Lazarus” working in groups of 4.  In making your poetry analysis, think about: -- the title & first line(s) -- literal description / context -- symbolism / abstract ideas -- figures of speech and their effect -- an overall interpretation / POV

9. Bellwork Friday, August 22 Oral commentaries begin today! 1. Video summary of The Tempest (link) (link) 2. Journal check 3. “The Applicant” (Audio by SP)(Audio by SP) 4. “Fulbright Scholars” 5. The Tempest, Act II, scene ii (link)(link)

10. Bell work for Tuesday, August 25  Write a response to this question: “Everyone in The Tempest is a slave or a captive.” Explain how this statement applies not only to Ariel and Caliban but also to the shipwrecked noblemen, as well as to Prospero and Miranda.

12. Bell work for Tuesday, September 1 Write brief responses to these questions: 1. What is your definition of “poetry?” 2. What is the role of the poet in society?