Monday, September 24 counselors prep for PSAT

Please turn in both of your graphic organizers from Friday. I will return them tomorrow, and you will continue filling them in as we progress with Act 2

The counselor will be reviewing the information for the PSAT, which will be held on Wednesday, October 10.

Please find below a copy of this week's vocabulary. The quiz, as usual, is on Thursday.

Name _____________________________Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare  

Plot Strand development: As you read the play, you will note the development of the four main plot lines. We will pause and work on these in class. This will help you develop the textual evidence you will need for your final essay on the play.

Directions: for each plot line, (1) begin by identifying the act, scene and relevant text. This must be formatted as follows: (2.2.345-8), as an example. This would your evidence is from act 2, scene 2, lines 345 to 348).  Here’s another example: (3.4.34-36). This means your evidence is from Act 3,scene 4, lines 34-36). NEVER USE PAGE NUMBERS! (2) Once you cite the text, write down the quote.  (3) Next paraphrase the quote. That means put text into your own words. (4) Finally, explain how the plot has progressed through these lines.

pound of flesh plotline	casket plotline	elopement plotline	ring plotline

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Name___________________________________  The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare  character growth graphic organizer

From the following list of characters, choose two whose growth over the play you would like to follow: Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock, Portia, Nerissa, Jessica

For each entry, give the Act, Scene and lines which you are referencing. This is the same format as the plot development organizer. NEVER USE PAGE NUMBERS! Here is a model: (3.5.29-50)  This organizer is bring an understanding to the conflicts and complexities that challenge the individual. Each time there is a development, respond to the following: 1. What conflict is the character facing? What choices must he or she make? Consider whether the conflicts are internal or external? What factors are influencing the character’s actions? Consider historical, social, biological, personal identity. Who will be impacted by this character’s decisions?  End your response with an analysis statement. Make a connection between the character’s actions and how in similar circumstances someone may respond similarly or differently in contemporary society.

Character: Antonio	Character: Portia
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Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Vocabulary List 3

1)     abridge (verb): to shorten by omission while retaining the basic content.

2)     appropriation (noun): the act of appropriating – to take for oneself (often without permission)  

Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare  vocabulary 3  Quiz on Thursday, September 25

1.   to bestow- (verb)- to give as a gift

2.   renowned- (adjective)- widely known or esteemed

3.   livery (noun)- uniform worn by servants

4.   trifle (noun)- insignificant detail

5.   civility (noun)- act of showing regard for others

6.   vile (adjective)-morally reprehensible

7.   strumpet (noun)- prostitute

8.   to allay (verb)- to make something less strong

9.   famished (adjective)- having great hunger

10.amity (noun)- friendship