Students will grow their knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, gaining skills that will carry over to all of Shakespeare's plays.
Students will be able to explain the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue.
Students will be comfortable discussing and/or debating the classification of this play as a comedy.
Students will gain confidence in reading aloud. While this is not an acting class, students will be encouraged to convey character as they become more comfortable with the language.
Students will demonstrate learning through classroom participation (reading and discussion) and in the completion of a final project.

Homework Offered
The entire play will be read aloud in class. I never require students to read alone, unguided and in silence, but they are encouraged to read ahead if they wish to be better prepared for the live reading. 
A final project will be chosen by each student (in consultation with the teacher) and might include writing, performance, artwork, parody, music, etc.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I do not give formal assessments, but let me know if you want me to provide a grade., which will be based on classroom participation and the final project.
Grades Offered

We will be using the Folger Shakespeare Library text.  There are many formats available for free download, but please be sure to select a version, like the PDF, that has line numbers. 

Free Download here: 
https://shakespeare.folger.edu/shakespeares-works/the-merchant-of-venice/