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Date Set: 23rd September Date Due: 24th September

Details:A. In your copy, answer the following questions on Act 1 Scenes 2 and 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'. Write full sentence answers in all cases, and PIE structured answers for numbers 5 and 6.
1. How does Lord Capulet respond to Paris' request to marry Juliet?
2. Why does the servant ask Romeo and Benvolio to read the invitation for him?
3. Why does Romeo decide to crash the Capulets' party?
4. How old is Juliet?
5. What is your first impression of the Nurse?
6. How does Juliet feel about marriage?

B. Learn the quotes from Act 1 Scenes 2 and 3. Tomorrow, there will be a test on all the quotes you have learned from Act 1 so far.



Date Set:24th September Date Due: 26th September

Details:From the worksheets you were given in class today: 'Imagine you are Benvolio. Write the letter you would send to your aunt and uncle, Lord and Lady Montague, telling them what you have discovered about the reason for Romeo's melancholy, what you have advised him to do and what you hope to achieve by taking him to a party. Your letter should be approximately one to one and a half pages long.'

Date Set: 26th September Date Due: 30th September

Details:1. Learn the quotes from Act 1 Scene 4.
2. Would you prefer to have Romeo or Mercutio as a friend? Write two PIE-structured paragraphs explaining your choice. In your answer, you should compare and contrast both characters, and make reference to their behaviour in the play to support your choice.

Date Set: 1st October Date Due: 2nd October

Details: A. Learn the highlighted quotes.

B. Answer the following questions in your copy:
1. Copy out the quote in which Romeo says he does not want to go home. In your own words, describe how he feels.
2. Where does Mercutio think Romeo is at first?
3. Why does Benvolio think Mercutio is wrong about Romeo's whereabouts?
4. Who does Mercutio think Romeo is with?
5. What is Mercutio's view of love?
6. What do you think will happen when Romeo goes into the Capulets' garden?

Date Set:14th October Date Due: 15th October

Details: Learn the first four lines of Shakespeare's 'Shall I compare thee?' If you cannot find your poetry handout, you will find this poem on my website under Junior English - Studied Poetry. You will be tested on your ability to write out the entire sonnet later in the week!


Date Set:15th October Date Due: 17th October

Details: Learn the remainder of the sonnet 'Shall I compare thee?' There will be a test on the whole poem later in the week. Read the notes on the poem in the handout OR on this website as there will also be a short test on your understanding of the material we covered in class today.


Date Set:18th October Date Due: 21st October

Details:1. Learn the poem 'Shall I compare thee?' again as there will be another test on Monday so those who did not do as well as they should have will have a chance to redeem themselves! 2. In your copy, write the following letter based on the sonnet. The letter should be written in modern English. 'Imagine you are William Shakespeare. The lady for whom you have written the poem is not impressed and does not feel it shows true love. Write the letter you would send her in which you explain why the images you selected show how much you love her.'

Date Set: 21st October Date Due: 22nd October

Details: Answer the following questions in your copy: 1. How does Friar Laurence react to the news that Romeo is now in love with Juliet? 2. Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet? 3. Do you think he is right to marry the couple?

Date Set: 22nd October Date Due: 24th October

Details: In your own words, write a summary of Act 2, Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet. Your summary should be approximately half a page in length (approximately 150 words if you are typing your answer). Learn the quotes from Act 2 Scenes 3 and 4 (they are on this website)

Date Set: 4th November Date Due: 5th November

Details: Learn the quotes from Act 3 Scene 1

In your copy, answer the following questions. 
1.Why does Benvolio want Mercutio to leave Verona's streets?
2. Why does Romeo not want to fight Tybalt?
3. How does Mercutio respond when Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt?
4. Romeo cries, 'O, I am fortune's fool!' What does he mean by this and do you agree with him?

Date Set: 11th Nov Date Due: 12th Nov

Details:H
Quotes from Romeo and Juliet
1. What is Juliet’s premonition?
2. How do you think Juliet will respond to the news that she is to marry Paris?
3. How do you think Lord Capulet will respond if Juliet disobeys him?

Date Set: 15th November Date Due: 18th November

Details:Imagine you are Juliet at the end of Act 3 Scene 5 (as discussed in class in the last two lessons). Write the diary entry you might make in which you detail your feelings about having to part with Romeo and your opinion of your parents and the Nurse based on their behaviour in this scene.

Your answer should be approximately half a page in length.

Learn the quotes from Act 4 Scene 3



Date Set: 19th November Date Due: 20th November

Details: Learn the quotes from Act 4 Scenes 2 and 3 (these are on the website if you were absent when we highlighted them in the scenes)

Answer the following questions in your copy:

1. How does Juliet persuade Lady Capulet and the Nurse to leave her alone in her bedroom?

2. In your own words, list Juliet's fears as they are expressed in her soliloquy.


Date Set:21st November Date Due: 22nd November

Details: Revise for Romeo and Juliet test.


Date Set: 28th November Date Due: 29th November

Details: Revise Act 3 Scene 2, including quotes.

Date Set:26th November Date Due: 28th November

Details: Page 67 of your textbook: Question 1 ONLY. Write a one paragraph description of the hallway of an old house in such a way as to create a creepy atmosphere. Also, continue your revision for your Christmas test.

Date Set: 9th January Date Due: 10th January
Details: Homework: Research The Great Depression (America) and write a paragraph on your findings in your own words.

Date Set: 10th January Date Due: 13th January

Details: Research the author John Steinbeck and write a brief biography (roughly two paragraphs) in your copy. All work must be your own. While you can - and should - use the internet for research purposes, you must write the brief biography in your own words.


Date Set: 16th Jan Date Due: 17th Jan

Details:
1) Why does Lennie have the dead mouse? Why does George take it away?

2) What happened at the last place where Lennie and George worked?

3) Describe the dream George and Lennie share for their future. Why is it so important to both men?

Date Set: 17th January Date Due: 20th January

Details: Based on the discussion we had in class today and using the handouts you were given, prepare your Oral Presentation. You should have it researched and written out in your copy for Monday. If you were absent, here is a summary of the task: CBA 1 – Oral Assessment

 This is a short, two to three minute talk.
 Choose one of the following topics:
A person I admire
My pet
A review of a book or film or television series I enjoyed
My favourite hobby/sport
 You should research and plan your piece over the weekend.
 Write it out in full, if you wish, but you will not be allowed to simply read it out on the day!
 You may use flashcards to help you during your oral presentation.
 If you want to use props, such as a copy of the book you are reviewing, or a photo of your pet, for example, you may do so. However, you must have hard copies of these, printed at home, because we will not be using the projector for the oral presentations.
 Practise in front of family members/friends or record yourself and listen back.
 Keep an eye on the timing. You will not lose marks if your talk is a little longer or shorter than the time allowed, but a thirty second talk, for example, will not score highly.

NB: You will receive a descriptor, rather than a grade, for this piece. It does not count towards your final JC grade. The result will simply be recorded on your Junior Certificate Profile of Achievement.

Things to bear in mind when preparing and delivering your presentation.

1. Organise your thoughts. Arrange them in a logical order. For example, if you are going to talk about a person you admire, begin by giving their name, date and place of birth, for example. Then say why you admire them so much. Give examples which prove your point about their good qualities. End by saying what influence that person has had on your life.
If you are discussing your hobby, say when you first became interested in it, and why. Give a brief description of it. Tell the audience why you enjoy it so much and what you think are the benefits of engaging in this hobby. Tell a story or two that you think your audience would enjoy! Perhaps you might end by encouraging them to consider taking up that hobby too.
2. Introduce your topic clearly.
3. Have a strong ending: ‘Thanks for listening and I hope I have convinced some, if not all of you, to consider watching this series over the mid-term’, for example.
4. Make eye contact with the audience and address them rather than lecturing them. Ask questions/ask for a show of hands if you like.
5. Speak slowly and clearly.
6. Watch some Ted Talks online to see examples of excellent presentations.

We will begin the presentations on Monday the 27th January. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us! Students will be chosen randomly, rather than in alphabetical order, so be prepared from Day One!

Date Set: 20th January Date Due: 21st January

Details: Based on what we have read so far, answer the following questions in your copy.

1) How is the bunk house described? What does the description tell the reader about the men who live there?


3) How would you describe Curley and his wife? What do their actions tell you about each of their characters?

Date Set: 23rd Jan Date Due: 24th Jan

Details:

1. What type of relationship is developing between Slim and George?
2. What secret does George tell Slim?
3. In what way is Lennie like a child rather then an adult? Give an example.

Date Set: 24th Jan Date Due: 27th Jan

Details: 1. Do you think Carlson is a cruel man? Read the section of the book in which he takes Candy's dog away to shoot it and quote to support your answer.
2. Apart from the obvious reason that he is sad to lose the dog he has had for so long, why do you think Candy was so upset by the shooting?


Date Set: 31st February Date Due: 3rd February

Details:
1. Name four of the possessions that Crooks has in his room.
2. How do the other men on the ranch treat Crooks?
3. What makes you think that Crooks is lonely?
4. How does Lennie react when Crooks suggests that George won’t come back?


Date Set: 3rd February Date Due: 4th February

Details: Answer the following questions in your copy:
1. Why is Crooks so pleased when Candy comes into his room?
2. Why do you think Crooks is so cruel about Candy and Lennie's dream when he hears about it first?
3. Curley's wife is never named. What does this tell us about how she is viewed?
4. Do you think Curley's wife is lonely? Explain your answer.

Date Set: 4th Feb Date Due: 6th Feb

Details:
1. How did Curley's wife know that Lennie was the one who broke Curley's hand?
2. Why do you think Crooks changes his mind about joining the others on the land they plan to buy?
3. What does the killing of the puppy foreshadow? Explain your answer.