Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Tuesday, Nov. 22 Agenda

}Bell Ringer: Universal Themes/Topic
Brainstorm with neighbor and choose theme (universal theme that is in Romeo and Juliet and is relevant to teens today)
}“How To” questions and key terms for R&J Universal Theme/Social Issue Project. Document shared with you in Drive. You need:
}Universal Theme and topic
}At least three lines from the play that show your theme (aim for more if possible)
}Create some questions that will guide your research: I ask, how is your theme relevant to teens in America today?  You need to research this, so what are some questions or key words that you will use to research? (You need 8 and key terms highlighted)
}Begin researching: you want a lot of different texts (articles, audio clips, video clips, pictures, etc) that show the importance of your theme/issue (you should be looking during your research for an issue/problem/negative situation connected to your theme)
}Your final goal is to present your findings to the class in order to give your peers an awareness of issues affecting teens in American society today
}Current Teen Issues in Romeo and Juliet
8 Research questions with key terms highlighted (due Monday)
Find your theme in the play (at least three pieces of textual evidence): due after 20-30 minutes Monday
}Outline Discussion
Time to work on BODY of outline
Check blog for helpful tips and links
}Essay portion of the test on Tuesday (after break)

}OUTLINE due at beginning class Monday (after break)

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