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English 8

Today was a work day. We will begin reading Act 2 of the play tomorrow. Please continue to work on any missing assignments.

English 9

Today was a work day. Please continue to work on missing assignments. We will resume reading tomorrow.

English 9 Honors

Today, we put Romeo on trial, so to speak, for the fight in Act 3 scene 1, but it turned into a trial for the royal family and the Capulets as well, namely Tybalt. Tomorrow, we'll take a closer look at what's going on with the Capulet family.

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English 8

Today, I introduced your research project called "A Life Worth Knowing." You'll be reading about Anne Frank and a Holocaust survivor. Please have your Holocaust survivor choice by class tomorrow.

English 9

Romeo is hiding at Friar Lawrence's cell during scene 3, and he is struggling quite a bit with the idea of being banished from Verona. The Nurse comes to see him. Romeo threatens to take his own life, but Friar Lawrence reminds him that he has three reasons to be happy: Juliet is alive, he killed Tybalt and therefore lived, and the Prince gave him mercy and only exiled him rather than executing him. He advises Romeo to go comfort Juliet, and then remain quietly in the neighboring city of Mantua until the time is right, at which point his friends will make his marriage to Juliet public and petition the prince for mercy.

English 9 Honors

Romeo threatens to take his own life, but Friar Lawrence reminds him that he has three reasons to be happy: Juliet is alive, he killed Tybalt and therefore lived, and the Prince gave him mercy and only exiled him rather than executing him. He advises Romeo to go comfort Juliet, and then remain quietly in the neighboring city of Mantua until the time is right, at which point his friends will make his marriage to Juliet public and petition the prince for mercy.

Lord Capulet tells Paris that he will arrange a marriage between him and Juliet in three days, on Thursday.

Romeo and Juliet wake up after their wedding night and Juliet insists that the bird she hears is a nightingale, indicating that it's still night and Romeo doesn't have to leave. Romeo, however, knows that it's a lark, signalling morning and that he has to leave. Juliet has a premonition of seeing Romeo dead in a tomb. Lady Capulet comes in after Romeo leaves and tells Juliet that her father has arranged her marriage to Paris for Thursday, but Juliet refuses. When Lord Capulet learns of this, he grows furious and demands that she fulfill this marriage contract or be disowned.

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English 8

Today we talked about internal versus external conflicts. Please finish your journal entry on Anne Frank's internal and external conflicts in Act 1 of the play.

English 9

In scene 2, the Nurse tells Juliet about Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. She was confused at first, thinking that Romeo had died. While initially furious with Romeo, she comes to the conclusion that Tybalt must have been threatening Romeo's life. She gives a ring to the Nurse to give to Romeo.

English 9 Honors

Romeo is hiding at Friar Lawrence's cell during scene 3, and he is struggling quite a bit with the idea of being banished from Verona. The Nurse comes to see him.

I don't know what's up with these little polar bears, but they're cute. Here's today's recap:

English 8

Today, we finished Act 1 of the play. While celebrating Hanukkah, the folks in the annex heard a noise in the warehouse below, and Peter accidentally knocked over a chair. The noise frightened away the thief, but this might cause problems down the line.

English 9

Today, we filled out character sheets. You'll use these for tomorrow's activity.

English 9H

In scene 2, the Nurse tells Juliet about Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. She was confused at first, thinking that Romeo had died. While initially furious with Romeo, she comes to the conclusion that Tybalt must have been threatening Romeo's life. She gives a ring to the Nurse to give to Romeo.

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English 8

We continued yesterday's discussion about indifference and the need to fight it, and to cherish our differences and identities. We'll resume reading tomorrow.

English 9

Upon seeing Romeo, Tybalt drew his attention to the young Montague and challenged him, but Romeo refused. Mercutio fought in his place and was killed under Romeo's arm. Romeo then killed Tybalt. The Prince decreed that Romeo would be exiled and had that night to leave Verona, under penalty of death.

English 9 Honors

We watched the fight scene from the 1968 film and discussed interpretations of Mercutio, Tybalt, and Romeo.

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English 8

Today, we talked a little bit about Hannukah and why it was so important to celebrate while hiding in the secret annex. Then, we talked about indifference and why people fight against it.

English 9

Romeo and Juliet were married by Friar Lawrence, who warned Romeo to love moderately, for "these violent delights have violent ends."

Mercutio and Benvolio walked through the streets, with Benvolio warning Mercutio that they should go inside because the Capulets were out and it was hot. Mercutio ignored this warning. When Tybalt found them, he tried to pick a fight with Tybalt.

English 9 Honors

SPOILERS FOR ENGLISH 9 - Don't read past this if you don't want spoilers.

...continue reading "03/16/2021: Indifference, Weddings, and Fights"

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English 8

Anne is having nightmares about the Green Police, and Mr. Dussel is not exactly sympathetic. Mrs. Frank is very upset that she and Anne aren't getting along, and that Anne continues to push her away. After talking with her father, Anne is beginning to realize that she isn't being kind or fair to her mother.

English 9

The Nurse meets with Romeo to discuss the upcoming marriage, clearly telling him that he'd better not be toying with Juliet's emotions. He swears that he isn't and tells the Nurse that they'll be married at noon that very day and that he'll send his servant with a rope ladder to give to Juliet so that he can climb into her room that night. Romeo has no idea that Tybalt has sent a letter challenging him to a duel.

Juliet waited for some time for the Nurse, who teased her before telling her that Romeo would marry her at noon.

English 9 Honors

Juliet waited for some time for the Nurse, who teased her before finally telling her that Romeo would marry her at noon.

Romeo and Juliet were married by Friar Lawrence, who warned Romeo to love moderately, for "these violent delights have violent ends."

Today is the final day of the interim period for third quarter. Any work that is not turned in by 11:59 p.m. tonight will remain a zero until after interim report cards are live.

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English 8

Mr. Dussel has joined the Franks and the Van Daans in the secret annex, and it seems that he, too, is arguing with Anne. Today, your assignment was journal entry #3, in which I ask you to come up with a symbol for three of the characters and explain them. This is due today. Your study guide for scene 3 is due by the end of the weekend.

English 9

Friar Lawrence doesn't seem pleased with Romeo's quickly-changing emotions, thinking that Romeo's love is in his eyes, not his heart. Still, Friar Lawrence realizes that it's possible that Romeo and Juliet may be able to end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets with their marriage. He cautions Romeo against rushing into things, which it seems Romeo will ignore.

In the city, Mercutio and Benvolio discuss their frustration with Romeo's sudden disappearance the previous night, as well as a letter sent to the Montague house by Tybalt.

English 9 Honors

The Nurse meets with Romeo to discuss the upcoming marriage, clearly telling him that he'd better not be toying with Juliet's emotions. He swears that he isn't and tells the Nurse that they'll be married at noon that very day and that he'll send his servant with a rope ladder to give to Juliet so that he can climb into her room that night. Romeo has no idea that Tybalt has sent a letter challenging him to a duel.

As a reminder, the five-week marking period ends this Friday. Get all work to me before the end of the day!

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English 8

As we continue to read scene 3, we're also taking notes on the characters. Tensions are increasing in the secret annex, and now it seems that Mr. Kraler has some news for the Franks and the Van Daans.

English 9

In finishing the balcony scene, we realize how impulsive Romeo really is, and how overwhelmed by emotion Juliet seems to be. The two definitely have a challenging road ahead of them. Next, Romeo is going to seek the advice of Friar Lawrence.

English 9H

Friar Lawrence doesn't seem pleased with Romeo's quickly-changing emotions, thinking that Romeo's love is in his eyes, not his heart. Still, Friar Lawrence realizes that it's possible that Romeo and Juliet may be able to end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets with their marriage. He cautions Romeo against rushing into things, which it seems Romeo will ignore.

In the city, Mercutio and Benvolio discuss their frustration with Romeo's sudden disappearance the previous night, as well as a letter sent to the Montague house by Tybalt.

As a reminder, the five-week marking period ends this Friday. Get all work to be before the end of the day!

Here's today's recap!

English 8

We talked a little bit today about the challenges that Anne Frank might have faced while staying in such a small hiding place with seven other people, as well as watching a virtual tour of the secret annex. Make sure you finish your journal entries today!

English 9

Today, we talked about the norms of courtly love and marriage in the 1300s, comparing them to what would be expected of Romeo and Juliet.

English 9H

Our performance studies today were on two different portrayals of Romeo in the famous balcony scene. Make sure to turn in your responses today!