Happy Earth Day! Today in English 9, we completed to the end of Act 3, Scene 2.  Way to go, Bassanio!  Stinks to be you, Antonio!  The questions are to be completed for homework.  In our English 121 class, you handed in your essays, then presented some key pre-reading elements for our novel.  Don't forget that your reflection is due tomorrow.

Today in English 9, we completed all of Act 2, then watched the Prince of Arragon mis-choose his casket.  Tomorrow, we'll have a little SSR, then read Act 3, Scene 1.  On Wednesday, you'll be writing the second installment of the OCA.  In English 121, you chose your essay topic, and were given a little time to begin your paper.  You will also have tomorrow, as the paper is due on Thursday.  Remember to include all of your planning and notes, as well.  On Wednesday, you'll do a little novel intro work.

In English 9, we covered scenes 4 - 6, and watched the section of the film version with the Prince of Morocco.  In our English 121 class, we completed viewing the movie, discussed a few themes, and you handed in your parodied soliloquies.  Tomorrow, you have a reflection due, and we'll examine the next research essay you'll be completing.

Today in English 9, we reviewed our Act 1, Scene 2 questions, then read Scene 3...where we were introduced to Shylock and his very bizarre "bond" with Antonio!  Act 3 questions are due for tomorrow.  During English 121, we watched most of Act IV of Hamlet.  We'll finish tomorrow, note some key scenes, then determine what shall NEXT be done....