Monday, September 24, Monday, September 24, 20072007

Mrs. NavejarMrs. Navejar

Shakespeare Reader’s LogShakespeare Reader’s Log Open your notebook to a new pageOpen your notebook to a new page Write the following in your notebookWrite the following in your notebook

Shakespeare Background- 9/24/07Shakespeare Background- 9/24/07 Shakespeare ChartShakespeare Chart

Three columnsThree columns 6 rows6 rows

Short essay: Respond to the following- “Why should we Short essay: Respond to the following- “Why should we learn about William Shakespeare?” learn about William Shakespeare?”

Basic information on Shakespeare-Basic information on Shakespeare- BornBorn DiedDied Where he lived Where he lived

Shakespeare Shakespeare Characters I Characters I knowknow

Shakespeare Shakespeare Plays I knowPlays I know

Names of Names of Characters and Characters and Plays I learned Plays I learned aboutabout

Ex- Romeo & Ex- Romeo & Juliet Juliet

Ex- Ex- HamletHamlet

English 10 English 10

We’re going to start our Shakespeare unit. We’re going to start our Shakespeare unit. StructureStructure1.1. Shakespeare backgroundShakespeare background

a.a. We will watch, “William Shakespeare: A Poet for all Time”We will watch, “William Shakespeare: A Poet for all Time”b.b. Video will last for 30 minVideo will last for 30 minc.c. Outline of videoOutline of video

Filmed on location in Stratford-on-Avon, celebrated Shakespearean actor Filmed on location in Stratford-on-Avon, celebrated Shakespearean actor Alan Howard presents some of the Bard’s best known works. Alan Howard presents some of the Bard’s best known works.

1.1. What to expect-What to expect- Howard speaks with an English accent and it might be Howard speaks with an English accent and it might be difficult to understand at first. You need to listen very carefully. difficult to understand at first. You need to listen very carefully.

2.2. In your Reader’s logIn your Reader’s log, write down the names and characters he , write down the names and characters he mentions mentions in your chartin your chart. Do any of the names sound familiar? . Do any of the names sound familiar?

3.3. In your log, write down when Shakespeare was born, when he died and In your log, write down when Shakespeare was born, when he died and where he lived. where he lived.

Handout on ShakespeareHandout on Shakespeare Complete crossword puzzleComplete crossword puzzle ““Test Your Shakespeare IQ”Test Your Shakespeare IQ”

See “An Introduction to Shakespeare” videoSee “An Introduction to Shakespeare” video

Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 1

History of the Royal familyHistory of the Royal family Can you name this guy?Can you name this guy?

Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 1

History of the Royal familyHistory of the Royal family Can you name this guy?Can you name this guy? Prince William of England/2Prince William of England/2ndnd in line in line

To the throne of England To the throne of England

Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 1

History of the Royal familyHistory of the Royal family Can you name this guy?Can you name this guy? Prince William of England/2Prince William of England/2ndnd in line in line

To the throne of England To the throne of England Dad’s name- Prince Charles/next in Dad’s name- Prince Charles/next in

line to the throne of Englandline to the throne of England Brother’s name is Prince Henry/3Brother’s name is Prince Henry/3rdrd in in

Line to the throne of England Line to the throne of England

Royal Family History Royal Family History

Can you trace your family history back like William can? Can you trace your family history back like William can? Visit the English Monarch site Visit the English Monarch site www.englishmonarchs.co.ukwww.englishmonarchs.co.uk Shakespeare Reader’s Log notesShakespeare Reader’s Log notes

Who was Henry IVWho was Henry IVWhat are his “dates”What are his “dates” Which line is he from?Which line is he from? What was The Battle of Shrewsbury ?What was The Battle of Shrewsbury ? Who was fighting who?Who was fighting who? Where did they fight?Where did they fight? Why did they fight Why did they fight Write down the main people’s names.Write down the main people’s names. Remember the fact that this really happened. It’s an Remember the fact that this really happened. It’s an

important part of English History. important part of English History.

Henry IVHenry IV Henry IVHenry IV 1399-14131399-1413 Henry come from the following HouseHenry come from the following House The House of Lancaster The House of Lancaster The House of Lancaster was established on England's throne when The House of Lancaster was established on England's throne when

Henry of Bolingbroke usurped the crown from his cousin Richard II Henry of Bolingbroke usurped the crown from his cousin Richard II in 1399, marking the beginning the dynastic dispute later known as the in 1399, marking the beginning the dynastic dispute later known as the Wars of the Roses. One of the badges of the house was the red rose. Wars of the Roses. One of the badges of the house was the red rose.

The dynasty ruled for three generations before the throne was taken The dynasty ruled for three generations before the throne was taken from Henry's grandson, Henry VI, by the powerful rival House of from Henry's grandson, Henry VI, by the powerful rival House of York in 1461, it became extinct in the male line on the death of Henry York in 1461, it became extinct in the male line on the death of Henry VI's son, Edward of Lancaster at the Battle of Tewksbury in 1471.VI's son, Edward of Lancaster at the Battle of Tewksbury in 1471.

Shakespeare Reader’s Log ReviewShakespeare Reader’s Log Review

Who was William Shakespeare?Who was William Shakespeare? When was he bornWhen was he born When did he dieWhen did he die Where did he liveWhere did he live

What are some plays and characters we already know? What are some plays and characters we already know? Who was Henry IVWho was Henry IV What are his “dates”What are his “dates” Which line is he from?Which line is he from? What was The Battle of Shrewsbury ?What was The Battle of Shrewsbury ?

Who was fighting who?Who was fighting who? Where did they fight?Where did they fight? Why did they fight Why did they fight Write down the main people’s names.Write down the main people’s names. Remember the fact Remember the fact that this really happenedthat this really happened. It’s an . It’s an

important part of English History.important part of English History.

Hearing and using Shakespeare’s Hearing and using Shakespeare’s WordsWords

VERSE VS. PROSEVERSE VS. PROSE Shakespeare employs several forms of language in Shakespeare employs several forms of language in

his plays: prose, blank verse, and rhymed verse. his plays: prose, blank verse, and rhymed verse. ProseProse is what we think of as everyday speech, is what we think of as everyday speech, without specific rules of rhyme and rhythm. without specific rules of rhyme and rhythm. VerseVerse, , then, can be defined as giving order, or form, to the then, can be defined as giving order, or form, to the random stress pattern of prose. This repeating random stress pattern of prose. This repeating combination of stressed and unstressed syllables is combination of stressed and unstressed syllables is known as a known as a footfoot, which is the basic unit of verse. An , which is the basic unit of verse. An iambiamb, or , or iambic footiambic foot, is a foot of poetry containing , is a foot of poetry containing two syllables, with an unstressed syllable followed by two syllables, with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable: “a stressed syllable: “ta DUMta DUM.”.”

Blank Verse: Unrhymed Iambic Blank Verse: Unrhymed Iambic Pentameter Pentameter

BLANK VERSE: UNRHYMED IAMBIC PENTAMETERBLANK VERSE: UNRHYMED IAMBIC PENTAMETER Blank verseBlank verse is the standard poetic form Shakespeare uses in his plays. It is the standard poetic form Shakespeare uses in his plays. It

can also be defined as can also be defined as unrhymed iambic pentameterunrhymed iambic pentameter. That is, a line of . That is, a line of poetry containing five ("penta" meaning five) iambic feet, not rhyming poetry containing five ("penta" meaning five) iambic feet, not rhyming with any adjacent line. That's ten syllables altogether. The pattern flows with any adjacent line. That's ten syllables altogether. The pattern flows easily for speakers of English, and the stresses match the human heart beat easily for speakers of English, and the stresses match the human heart beat - "ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM.” If you say "I went - "ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM, ta DUM.” If you say "I went downtown to buy a card today" with normal inflection, you will have downtown to buy a card today" with normal inflection, you will have spoken a line of iambic pentameter:spoken a line of iambic pentameter:

i WENT | down TOWN | to BUY | a CARD | to DAYi WENT | down TOWN | to BUY | a CARD | to DAY Now say a line from Now say a line from 2 Henry IV2 Henry IV—the rebel Lord Bardolph’s exclamation —the rebel Lord Bardolph’s exclamation

to Northumberland about Hotspur’s death (1.1.104):to Northumberland about Hotspur’s death (1.1.104): I cannot think, my lord, your son is dead.I cannot think, my lord, your son is dead. oror i CAN- | not THINK, | my LORD, | your SON | is DEAD.i CAN- | not THINK, | my LORD, | your SON | is DEAD.

Rhymed Verse Rhymed Verse Rhymed verseRhymed verse

consists of lines which rhyme at the end, usually in either an ABAB rhyme consists of lines which rhyme at the end, usually in either an ABAB rhyme scheme or in scheme or in coupletscouplets or pairs. Shakespeare sometimes uses rhymed verse or pairs. Shakespeare sometimes uses rhymed verse to signal a character's heightened emotional state, and couplets are to signal a character's heightened emotional state, and couplets are common at the conclusion of an act or scene. Many rhymed couplets common at the conclusion of an act or scene. Many rhymed couplets grouped together give a lighter tone to a speech. Sometimes they also grouped together give a lighter tone to a speech. Sometimes they also convey a high sense of formality. Note 4.2.118-123, in which Prince John convey a high sense of formality. Note 4.2.118-123, in which Prince John of Lancaster, Hal’s younger brother, pronounces judgment upon rebels of Lancaster, Hal’s younger brother, pronounces judgment upon rebels whom he has rounded up:whom he has rounded up:LancasterLancaster Most shallowly did you these arms commence,Most shallowly did you these arms commence,

Fondly brought here, and foolishly sent hence.Fondly brought here, and foolishly sent hence.Strike up our drums, pursue the scatter’d stray:Strike up our drums, pursue the scatter’d stray:God, and not we, have safely fought today.God, and not we, have safely fought today.Some guard these traitors to the block of death,Some guard these traitors to the block of death,Treason’s true bed and yielder-up of breath.Treason’s true bed and yielder-up of breath.

Shakespeare’s Reader’s Log Shakespeare’s Reader’s Log

PeoplePeople

Character’s nameCharacter’s name What they doWhat they do

RumorRumor The “Presenter” of the The “Presenter” of the playplay

Speaker of the EpilogueSpeaker of the Epilogue

Messengers, Porter, Messengers, Porter, Soldiers, Lords, Soldiers, Lords, Attendants, Beadles, etc..Attendants, Beadles, etc..

Shakespeare’s Reader’s LogShakespeare’s Reader’s Log

Loyal to King Henry IVLoyal to King Henry IV

King Henry IVKing Henry IV King of EnglandKing of England

Henry, Prince of Wales (called Hal)Henry, Prince of Wales (called Hal) King Henry’s son and heir; King Henry’s son and heir; afterwards Henry Vafterwards Henry V

Prince John of LancasterPrince John of Lancaster Another son of King Henry IVAnother son of King Henry IV

Humphrey [Duke] of GloucesterHumphrey [Duke] of Gloucester Another son of Henry IVAnother son of Henry IV

Thomas [Duke] of ClarenceThomas [Duke] of Clarence Another son of King Henry IVAnother son of King Henry IV

Earl of WarwickEarl of Warwick