Thursday, September 27..finishing Act 2

   Thursday, September 27, English 3

gondola on the canal in Venice

11-12W2b: I can develop a topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, direct quotations and paraphrased information or other examples, appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic. Include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aid comprehension.
11-12W2c: I can use precise language, content-specific vocabulary and literary techniques to express the appropriate complexity of a topic
 I can draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Coming up: there is no vocabulary next week. You will need to be working on your graphic organizers, plot and character, for homework. Remember that you have links to both the text and the audio on line. 

In class: Please hand in your notebook based upon yesterday's assignment.  (see blog from Wednesday, September 26, if you were absent.) 
Taking vocabulary quiz Merchant of Venice 3, we will continue watching the film.
What's happening with the graphic organizers?
By Monday, we will have finished the film.
   On Tuesday: I will collect your plot development organizer.
                          You are responsible for completing three of the plot lines: pound of flesh, casket and elopement.
For the pound of flesh and casket, you should have a minimum of two examples of textual evidence that are corrected cited and paraphrased. For the rest of the plot line, write the narrative, that is what happens next. For the elopement plot line, write the narrative in chronological order. 


Vocabulary bonus / 10 points each: what is the boat called that plies the waters of Venice?
                                During what time of year does The Merchant of Venice take place?


The Merchant of Venice text link

Act 2. scene 8 summary

In one of the most racially charged scenes in the play, Solanio recounts for Salerio Shylock’s reaction to Jessica’s theft and elopement. Solanio hopes Antonio is able to pay his debt, but Salerio has heard a rumor that Antonio’s ships have capsized. Salerio remembers how hard it was for Bassanio to leave Antonio, and the two decide to tell Antonio what they’ve heard, but to try to break the news to him gently.

Discussion questions:

1. What does Solanio report that he heard Shylock say?
2. What impact will Jessica’s running away with the Christian Lorenzo have on Shylock and his bond with Antonio? Why?


Act 2, scene 9 summary

Aragon undergoes the casket test and selects the silver casket, which reveals a portrait of a “blinking idiot.” As soon as Aragon leaves, word comes that Bassanio has arrived to try the test.

Discussion questions:
1. What can you tell about Portia’s attitude towards Aragon? What text clues do you have to support this?
2. What is Aragon’s logic in selecting the silver casket? How does his logic reveal his character? 

3. Why is the messenger so favorable in his description of Bassanio?

Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Vocabulary List 3 quiz today.

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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