Activites for week four 2/24 - 2/26 - 2010

Harvard professor of psychiatry George E. Vaillant, in his book Aging Well, identifies resiliency as a significant characteristic of people who navigate the many transitions of life from birth to old age. He writes, "Resilience reflects individuals who metaphorically resemble a twig with a fresh, green living core. When twisted out of shape, such a twig bends but it does not break; instead it springs back and continues growing." That is an description of how you need to be to persevere and make the most of your talents here at El Dorado. You must not become dry, brittle, and inflexible. You would be wise to follow the words of Jerry West: "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good." So as we move to the end of the school year let's do the most we can with what we have. Remember I am here every morning to help you be prepared for class.

Use sparknotes to help you understand your reading.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/

Wednesday 2/24
1. Vocabulary 11 – 12 Test (100 points)
2. Discuss Anticipation Guide
3. Read and discuss Shakespearean Handouts
4. Read The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, “The Prologue and Act I” pages 992 - 1019 (homework)

Thursday 2/25
1. Read and discuss The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I
2. See Understanding Shakespeare
3. Start “Act I” Packet (homework)

Friday 2/26
1. Idiom Weeks 13 – 14 Test
2. Review Vocabulary Test
3. See Discussion of “Act I”
4. Finish “Act I” Packet (homework)

Please stay up on the reading of
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.