January 5 ~ Intro to Shakespeare

Discuss: What do you already know about Shakespeare?



Today we start preparing to read A Midsummer Night's Dream.
It is a play that explores the topic of love.

For starters, watch and discuss this slam poem about love. What does "real" love look like?

Agree or Disagree? (4 corners discussion)

1. I can define love.
2. I believe in love at first sight.
3. A teenager can experience real romantic love.
4. Emotions can be deceiving.
5. Love is a choice.
6. There are different types of romantic love.
7. People act differently when they are in love.
8. My parents could probably choose a perfect mate for me (without my input).

Create a Notability Doc titled "Shakespeare"
* First heading: Love Rules Journal:  Click here or find the Love Rules handout in your Google Drive. Work together with those around you to record 8-10 rules about love, engagement and marriage in your journals.
BRIDGETTE'S CLASS ONLY- The Love Rules Journal is HOMEWORK.(iPad check tomorrow).