Session Date
Lesson Topic
Introduction to Shakespeare and Shakespeare in Love Film
Lesson Outline
1) Jessica receives an Introduction to Shakespeare Presentation Assignment where she is asked to answer questions about the Renaissance Time Period, The Elizabethan Theater, and Shakespeare's life. Using credible websites like Biography.com, and/or pbs.com, as well as historychannel.com, Jessica researches the above information to strengthen her ability to discern between credible and non-credible sources.
2) Jessica presents her research findings and we discuss each of the aforementioned topics, providing clarity and discussion when necessary.
3) Jessica is asked to watch the Academy Award winning film Shakespeare in Love, taking notes on how the film interprets the life and works of William Shakespeare, as well as what the film says about Queen Elizabeth, women's rights, Elizabethan theater, and the ability of literature to portray human values.
Assignment
Read Act 1 scenes 1-2 in Othello for homework
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Jessica's presentation was impressive. She did a nice job compiling information from the appropriate sources and asking questions on topics that she did not understand based on her research.
Session Hours
2.00
Hours Attended
2.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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