Monday, April 14th - The prologue

In today's class, we will complete the following activities:

1. Share translation of sonnet 130. (pairs)
2. Share sonnet and choose one to read to the class. (pairs)
3. The Prologue – Group Activity

Directions: The prologue at the beginning of the play provides the reader (us) with an overview of the play. In order to understand the information the chorus provides in the prologue, your group needs to complete the following:

• Translate the prologue: The prologue is another example of a sonnet. In your group, translate the prologue line by line. Choose one person in your group who will write your translation on a piece of paper. ( 5 group points)
• 5 Key Terms: On the same sheet of paper, choose five vital terms that you believe are especially powerful or imaginative. Along with the key terms, explain why you believe those words are a vital component of the prologue (2-3 sentences). ( 5 group points)
• Scene: The main conflict in the play stems from the “Ancient grudge” that Shakespeare introduces in the prologue. The feud is between the Montagues (Romeo’s family) and the Capulets (Juliet’s family). Your group needs to create a scene that shows what long-ago incident sparked off the hatred between two of Verona’s leading families. Each group member must have a role in the scene. The scene needs to be at least one-page in length. You will perform the scenes for the class. (10 group points)

Homework:

1. Etymology project - Due Wednesday, April 16th
2. Quiz - Friday, April 18th
- Notes from the Shakespeare video
- The structure of a sonnet