FLEX: Romeo y Julieta: Una nueva mirada a una vieja historia
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1-2 horas por semana. Learners will have activities to complete throughout this course that will enhance their learning. They will be required to listen to an audio version of the play as they read along. They will read 1 to 2 long scenes or 3 to 4 short scenes a week.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 8 - 11
**This is an Outschool FLEX version of a course I have taught homeschooled teens** Romeo and Juliet was one of Shakespeare's first plays and it can be argued that it is his best play. On the surface this play seems to be about two lovesick, over-emotional teenagers. But it is much, much more. This play is about: A family feud that isn't a feud An unreligious friar who speaks in sonnets and sidelines as an herbalist A cousin with anger problems A bestie who runs his mouth A friend who always plays peacemaker A teenage girl who knows what she wants A young man who learns what real love is And a plague. In this FLEX course, learners will watch an introductory video to each section of the play. They will read as they listen to an audio version of the play, offer initial thoughts from each section and participate in a discussion after a second video. Learners will also complete a few additional activities to enhance their knowledge of Shakespeare. Through these video lectures, readings, discussion and activities: We will form opinions of the major characters in the beginning and see if our assumptions pan out as the play goes on. We will watch clips of important parts of the play and decide which versions were true to the play. We will discuss minor characters (Shakespeare never did anything without a purpose) Try our hand at Shakespearean insults. We will marvel at the beauty of the language and learn about iambic pentameter and sonnet form. We will discuss what flaws, if any, the characters have. We will ask "What if?" to see how events could have changed and been prevented. A syllabus of the class reading schedule is available to download. Here is the breakdown of this course: Week 1: Video: Introductions and Overview of the course Discuss the types of play and where Romeo and Juliet fits Background of the play Activity: Share Experience Activity: Read/listen to Edith Nesbit's story version of the play Video: Discussion questions Activity: Character list Week 2: Video: Review the story plot, read Prologue Sonnet mini lesson. What to to look for in Scenes 1 and 2 Activity: Read other Shakespeare sonnets Activity: Read/listen to Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 Activity: Shakespearean Insults Video: Video clip of street brawl, discussion questions over Scenes 1 and 2 Week 3: Video: Review prologue, 1 & 2 What to watch for as we read. Lady C, Rosalind, Tybalt Activity: Read/Listen to Act 1 Scenes 3,4,5 Activity: Iambic Pentameter Activity: Watch clips of the party scene. Which do you like better? Video: Discussion questions: What do you learn about these characters? The strange bit about Queen Mab Week 4: Video: Review Act 1 Go over second Prologue What to look for: Where the friends think he is vs where he actually is. What Juliet is trying to say. Activity: Read/listen to Act 2 Prologue, Scenes 1 and 2 Activity: Watch clips of Balcony Scene, which one do you like? Video: Discussion: Compare Prologues, What Juliet meant. Week 5 Video: Review Review Balcony Scene What to look for as we read: The Friar's motives vs the Nurse's motives Romeo mans up. Iambic Pentameter mini lesson Activity: Read/Listen to Act 2 scenes 3, 4, 5, 6 Activity: Iambic Pentameter Video: Discussion questions about the Friar, Nurse and Romeo Week 6 Video: Review Act 2 What to look for as we read: Whose side is Tybalt on anyway? What is Romeo thinking? Activity: Overacting much? Watch clips of the fight scene and compare. Activity: Read and Act 3 Scenes 1 and 2 Video: Discussion questions about Scenes 1 and 2 Week 7 Video: Review Romeo's big oops from Act 3 Scene 1 Explore What ifs. What to look for as we read: Friar to the rescue? A rushed wedding. Activity: Discussion: What if.... Activity: Read/Listen to Act 3 Scenes 3-5 Video: Discussion questions and more what ifs..... Week 8 Video: Review Act 3. What to look for as we read The build up to Act 5, The Friar's plan A really rushed wedding The strange bit about the musicians... Activity: Read/Listen to Act 4 Scenes 1-5 Activity: Watch clips of Juliet's monologue and compare Video: Discussion questions, Who is the shining star of Act 3? Week 9 Video: Review Act 4 How this could have played out... What to look for in Act 5 The one thing that would have made all the difference (hint...a plague on both your houses!) Activity: Read/listen and weep over Act 5 Video: Discussion questions: How did you hope it would end? Activity: (Optional) watch full length play with a parent. Week 10 Video: Discuss major characters and compare to first impressions. Did our view of them change? Activity: Watch different clips of the death scene. Which version was best? Video: Final thoughts: Not just a silly romance, amiright??
Metas de aprendizaje
Learners will become familiar with the story of Romeo and Juliet. They will grow accustomed to the language and its nuances. They will learn about sonnet form and iambic pentameter. They will follow the development of characters and plot. Learners will bridge the gap between a play that is read versus a play that is watched.
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Orientación para padres
I will be showing clips of various parts of the play in the video portion of this class. Students will also be directed to watch clips on their own. I will preview each clip and choose the ones that are appropriate for young viewers. Also Shakespeare being Shakespeare, this play was meant for an adult audience and references to sex are present throughout the play (Usually from the Nurse and Mercutio). Having taught this to a live group of teens I am sure the references will be obscure.
Lista de útiles escolares
No Fear Shakespeare found on Amazon for $7.00.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Students can listen to this play for free online at librivox.org. They can also read the play for free at the gutenberg project website. I will provide links to both in the first class. I will use YouTube for video clips of the play. I will also send links to pdfs in the classroom. If students wish to have a hard copy of the book, previous students have found the No Fear Shakespeare version to be helpful as it has the original version of the play on one side of the page and a modern retelling on the other. These are available to purchase from Amazon for about $5.00.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Colorado Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
Licenciatura en Inglés desde Colorado State University-Pueblo (Formerly University of Southern Colorado)
My expertise in Shakespeare spans back to the 1990s when I studied Shakespeare in college which culminated in a trip to London where we watched many of the plays. Currently a group of homeschooled teens gather at my house each week as we explore a play together. I also have 20 years of teaching Shakespeare to my own large family.
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