Week four at Atherton HS Jan 26th

This week was a strange dichotomy, in the library classes were taking the COMPASS test and things were pretty silent.  However, I was working on the lesson I am teaching soon with Mrs. Rice's class.  It is on Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, and the Globe Theatre.

PowerPoint of R&J

This is a topic I really enjoy, I was a theatre major in high school attending The Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville Ky.  I also was a theatre minor in college.  I think the largest issue with Shakespeare is understanding the context and language- which is the focus of my presentation.  

I find it fascinating that while Romeo and Juliet was written and performed London was undergoing a dearth, or food shortage.  Common people wouldn't have had consistent food for weeks so watching the nobles and rich people eating and feasting on stage would have added an extra emotion to the environment.  If students didn't know that the scenes with balls and extravagance wouldn't impact them much, they might even be glanced over with no thought.

Here is the video of me with the class during this lesson
Video of lesson

Video of lesson 2

Video of lesson 3

Video of lesson 4

Video of lesson 5

Each of the above videos are segments of the lesson including some student work.

The lesson plan for this can be found HERE

CEBS Dispositions:

Values diversity - Willingly works with others from different ability, race, gender, or ethnic groups. Welcomes feedback and interaction with others. Listens carefully to others and respects the views of those perceived as different from self.

Values collaboration. Actively seeks out and incorporates ideas of others. Takes leadership in working with others to improve the overall environment. Regularly share information and ideas.

EPSB Code of Ethics

Values professionalism: Commitment to self reflection and growth. Recognizes personal limitations and strengths and uses them to best professional advantage. Actively seeks suggestions and constructive criticism. Regularly practices critical thinking. Regularly engages in learning through self-reflection.