MYP3 15-09

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Good Afternoon!

Today's lesson

- Homework (5-10 min.)

- Reading some Shakespeare (15 min.)

- Working on different Activities.(20 min.)

Activity: Conventions of comedy

Read the instructions in the link. 

Make notes on the following article:

https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/an-introduction-to-shakespeares-comedy

The Homework

In pairs talk about your findings. 

What commonalities are there?

Activity: What's in a name?

Click on the link: "What's in a name?"

Answer the different parts of the tasks in this Activity.

Remember: we are focussing on the names and what hidden meanings we can find.

Reading 

Act I, Scene I

Activity Act I, Scene I

In pairs discuss the following:

What's your initial impression of the character of Orsino?

What do we learn about his state of mind and present situation?

justify with examples from the text

Reading 

Act I, Scenes I&II

(a modern reading)

Activity Act I, Scene I&II

Summarize the events that take place in Scene II. What do you learn about the way in which Viola perceives things?

What decision does Viola make that creates an opportunity for future comedy in play?

Activity Act I, Scene I&II

Group Discussion:

What themes are introduced in the opening scenes of the play. Are you surprised given that the play is a comedy?