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Act 5 Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet      posted 12-17-2013
Romeo talks about his dream in which Juliet came and found him dead but she kissed him and breathed life back into him.

Balthasar arrives and Romeo asks him what news he has brought from Verona. He asks if the Frair has sent any letter.

Juliet is dead and lies in the Capulet tomb.

Romeo decides to kill himseld in the tomb with Juliet.

While Romeo is talking, he is walking throught the streets, looking for the apothecary's shop. Eventually, he finds it.

The shop is closed because of a holiday but Romeo calls the apothecary out. Romeo explains that he wants to buy a deadly posion and offers a large sum of money. The apothecary is reluctant but he needs the money badly and so he agrees. He gives Romeo the poison and Romeo gives him the money. Romeo remaks that it is money that is the real poison, causing more death than the apothecary's mixture.


Act 5 Scene 2

Friar John returns with Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo. He has been unable to deliver it.

Friar Lawrence sets off for the Capulet tomb.


It seem that every time the Friar thinks of a plan to help Romeo and Juliet, fate intervenes to spoil it. At the end of Act 4 scene q, the Friar told Juliet that he would write to Romeo explaining the plan to pretend that Juliet is dead, and asking Romeo to come and get her. He said that he would send this letter to Mantua with another friar. Now Friar John, the man he sent, returns and tells him that this important lettter has not been delivered.

After Fiar Lawrence give him the letter. Friar John went to look for another friar to go with him to Mantua. He found his friend visiting the house of a sick person. Unfortunately, before they could leave, ther searchers (cith health officers) declared the house to a plague area and sealed up the doors. refusing to alllow anyone to enter or leave. Fria John has been stuck there ever since.

Friar Lawrence fears that nondelivery of his letter may do much danger. The friar sends for a crowbar and sets off for the Capulet tomb. He plans tp bring Juliet back to his cell and write again to Romeo, asking him to come and get her.

Act 5 Scene 3

Paris comes to pay his respects at the Capulet tomb.
Romeo arrives, fights with Paris, and kills him.
Romeo enters tomb and finds Juliet. He drinkss the poison.
The Friar arrives.
Juliet wakes.
The Friar tells her Romeo is dead and tries to persuade her to leave.
Juliet refuses and the Friar runs away.
Juliet stabs herself with Romeo's daggar.
The Watch (Watchmen) arrive and call the Prince,the Capulets, and the Montagues.
The Friar explains what has happened.
The Prince blames the feud.
Montague and Capulet shake hands and agree to erect a gold statue of their children.

Paris enters the churchyard and asks his page to listen for anyone coming near. He says I would not be seen.

Romeo approaches the tomb. He ask Balthasar for a pickax and a crowbar to help him force his way into the tomb, gives him a letter to deliver to Lord Montague,then asks him to leave. Romeo tells Balthasar that he is going into the tomb for two reasons; to see Juliet's face and to retrieve a ring from her finger. Romeo threatens to kill Balthasar if he spies on him. Balthasar agrees to go and Romeo gives him a purse full of money. But Balthasar decides to stay.

As Romeo tries to enter the tomb, Paris challenges him.
Paris recognizes Romeo as Tybalt's murderer. He also believes that Juliet died because of her grief over Tybalt. He suspects that Romeo intends to defile the Capulet tomb. For Paris it is a point of honor to stop Romeo from entering the tomb. Pais tells Romeo thathe must die.

Romeo urges Paris to leave him alone, hinting that he intends to kill himself anyway, but his riddle confues Paris, who tries to arrest Romeo. They fight and Romeo kills Paris. Paris's page sees them fighting and goes to call the Watch.

Romeo is confused. He seems to remember Balthasar telling him that Paris and Juliet were to be married, but he is not sure. Despite this, romeo speaks to Paris as if he were a friend and grants Paris's dying wish to be laid alongside Juliet.

Romeo talks to Juliet, telling her that Death has not aken away her beauty, and that her lips and cheeks still look red. this is ironic - she looks alive because she is not dead; in fact, she is about to wake up in a few minutes. Romeo sees Tybalt's body and asks him forgiveness, promising Tybalt to kill the person who murdered him, by killing himself.

Romeo's final farewell to Juliet focuses on his eyes, arm, and lips. He says good-bye to Juliet in the physical world in order to join her beyond death. He turns to his poison, addressing it as bitter condut and unsavory guide, contrasting the bad taste of the drug with the good effect it will have in guiding him to Juliet. Romeo takes the poison and dies instantly.

Act 5 scene 3 continues

When Balthasar tells him that Romeo is in the tomb, the Friar fears t

Act 5 Scene 3 Cont.      posted 01-09-2013
When Balthasar tells him that romeo is in the tomb, the Friar fears the worst and rushes in. He finds Romeo and Paris dead and Juliet awakening. Juliet asks the Friar where Romeo is. The Friar twlls Juiet that Romeo is dead and asks her to come away with him. The Friar is clearly afraid of being caught.

She refuses to leave with the Friar and turns to Romeo. She finds that he has killed himself with poison. There is no more poison in the cup or on Romeo's lips, but she remarks that his lips are warm. At this point, Juliet heras someone approaching. She has no time to ask questions or to be afraid. She takes Romeo's dagger, and with a few short words, stabs herself.

Paris's page brings the Watch to the ttomb. The Captain instructs his men to search the churchyard and bring back anyone they find. The Captain finds Paris dead and Juliet bleeding, warm, and newly dead. The Captain sends for the Prince, the Montagues, and the Capulets. The Watchmen find the Friar and Balthasar in the churchyard and bring them back to the tomb.

The Prince and the Capulets arrive at the tomb. The Captain explains what has happened. Lord and Lady Capulet see Juliet, newly dead, and suffer the agony of losing their daughter for a second time. Lord Montague enter and explains that his has died of grif over Romeo's exile. He now has to face the loss of his son as well.

The Prince asks for an explanation and the Friar offer his version of events. He explains what happened and invites the prince to punish him. the Prince forgives him.

Next, Balthasar explains what Romeo did. The Prince take the letter that Romeo wrote to his father. Paris's page explain how his master was involved.

After reading the letter, the Prince announces that it confirms what the Friar has said. He blames the feud between the Capulets and Montagues for causing the tragedy. He also blames himself for allowing the feud to continue.

Capulet calls Montague brother and offers to shake his hand. Montague offers to build a gold statue of Juliet and Capulet says he will build one of Romeo by her side.








It's time to Work      posted 12-12-2012
Your assignment for this morning:
1. Study Island (Interpreting Instructions)
2. Literature Book page 128 Using The Word Bank
3. Spelling Strategy
4. Build Grammar Skills (Practice only)

Page 128 in your literature these assignments should in your reading spiral. ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT 11:30.
When you have completed all the above assignment,please return to studyisland and work on graphing linear equations.

Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 5      posted 12-03-2012
The Nurse comes to wake Juliet and finds her apparently dead.

Lord and Lady Capulet come in and all three mourn.

The Friar, Paris, and musicians arrive.

The musicians joke with each other.




The Nurse Tties to wake Juliet

The Nurse enters Juliet's bedroom calling and joking to her. She advises her to get as much sleep as she can now for Paris will not allow her much rest after they are married. the Nurse eventually realizes thatr she cannot rouse Juliet and thinks she is dead.

The portion that Juliet took at the end of scene 3 has taken effect. The Nurse cries out and Lady Capulet comes in.


On loose leaf paper answer the following questions.Copy and questions underline your answer. 25 points for each correct answer.

1. What do the following characters say when they find oug Juliet is "dead": the Nurse, Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet?

2. What does Friar Lawrence tell the Capulet family to do with Juliet's body?

3. Which two songs are mentioned by Peter to the musicians?

4. Why are thet relevant to this scene?


Friar Lawrence, Paris, and the musicians enter. Capulet explains that Juliet is dead.

Friar Lawrence interrupts to offer some religious consolation. He tells the mourners that Juliet is in heaven and that they should be glad for her. He asks the family to dress Juliet in her best clothes and take her to the church. the Friar know that Juliet is not dead but he acts as if she were.

Everyone leaves excepts the musician. Peter, the Nurse's servant, comes in and teases them.



Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 4      posted 11-19-2012
Preparation for the wedding feast continue.
Music outside signal Paris's arrival.

PARIS ARRIVES

Lord Capulet jokes with the servants. He suddenly realizes that it is morning and Paris is arriving with music playing, as he said he would. Capulet sends the Nurse to wake Juliet, and goes to meet Paris.



Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 3      posted 11-19-2012
Juliet asks the Nurse and Lady Capulet to leave her alone.

She fears what might happen to her after she has taken the potion.

She drinks the potion and falls on the bed.

MOTHER AND NURSE

Juliet as both Lady Capulet and the Nurse to leave her alone. She sends them away together because, to her they ae part of the same problem. The represent the outside world that does not understand her love. Once the Nurse was Juliet's frienc and confidants, now, Juliet treats her with the same formality as Lady Capulet.

JULIET ALONE

Left alone, Juliet feels frightened. She almost calls the Nurse back, but realizess it would be pointless. Juliet prepares to take the potion, but first she considers what may happen after she drinks it. There are her fears.

1. the mixture might not work at all. Juliet has a dagger as a safeguard; if it does not work, she can kill herself.

2. the Friar might have given Juliet a reat posion in order to kill her, to avoid the dilemma of haveing to marry her to Paris when he has already married her to Romeo.

3. She might wake up in the tomb before Romeo comes and suffocate in the bad air.

4. Juliet might wake up in the tomb before Romeo comes and be driven mad by fear.

Juliet drinks the potionm calling out for Romeo as she does so.

Answer the following question on loose-leaf-paper. Copy each statement and underline or highlight your answers.

1. How many hours will Friar Lawrence potion make Juliet sleep?

2. When, approximately, will she wake up if she takes it the night before the (revised) wedding to Paris?

3. What does Juliet think might happen if she wakes in the tomb before romeo arrives?




Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 2      posted 11-19-2012
The Capulet household prepares for the wedding.

Juliet apologizes to her father.

Lord Capulet moves the date of the wedding forward to Wednesday.

WEDDING FPRPARATION

Capulet instructs the servants to get ready for the wedding. He asks one to hire twenty cunning cooks.

JULIET ASKS FORGIVENESS

Juliet returns from confession and asks her father to forgive her. She promiss always to do what he says in the future.

Lord Capulet's immediate reaction is to move the wedding forward a say to Wednesday.

Lady Capulet protests at the change of plan, saying that Thursday is soon enough and that they wil not be ready in time for a wedding on Wednesday. But Lord Capulet overrules her. He seems very pleased with Juliet's change of heart and anxious to have the wedding as soon as possible. He bustles around, organinzing everyone, enjoying the power he holds within the household.





Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Scene 1      posted 11-19-2012
Paris visits Friar Lawrence to arrange wedding to Juliet

Juliet comes to see the Frair and meets Paris

The Friar thinks of a plan to help Juliet.

Paris tell the Friar that Lod Capulet has agreed to a wedding between Paris and Juliet on Thursday.
Given that the Friar has already married Juliet to Romeo.

Juliet meets Paris on her way to see Friar Lawrence. Juliet is cool toward Paris, revealing nothing of her feelings.

When Paris leaves, Juliet begs the Friar to help her. She says that if he cannot think of a plan, she will kill herself. The Frair stops her and asks her if she is brave enough to carry out his plan.

The Frair's Plan

1. Juliet mus go home and agree to marry Paris on Thursday.

2. On Wednesday night she must make sure that she sleeps alone.

3. Juliet must take a potion that makes her appear dead.

4. Juliet will sleep for 42 hours, then wake up.

5. Her family will place in the family vault.

6. In the meantime, the Friar will write to Romeo, explaining the plan.

7. The Friar and Romeo will come to get Juliet when she wakes up.

8. Romeo will take Juliet to Mantua.

Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Scene 5      posted 11-15-2012
Dawn arrives and Romeo and Juliet part.

Lady Capulet comes to tell Juliet about the wedding to Paris.

Juliet refuses to marry Paris and Lord Capulet loses his temper with her.

The Nurse urges Juliet to marry Paris. Juliet rejects her as a friend.

Dawn
Romeo and Juliet disagree about whether it is dawn or not. Romeo says he heard a lark and can see light in the sky. Juliet wants Romeo to stay with her. She insists it was a nightingale ( a bird that sings at night) and that the light he can see is a meteor. Romeo says that he will stay if Juliet wants him to, even if he is taken and put to death. Juliet finally agrees that dawn is coming and tells him to go.

Lady Capulet Arrives
The Nurese enters and warns Romeo and Juliet that Lady Capulet is coming.
Lady Capulet enters and speaks to Juliet. She thinks Juliet is still weeping over Tybalt's death and scolds her for taking too long over her grief.

Lady Capulet's News

Lady Capulet tells Juliet that she has some news that will cheer her up. Juliet is very polite to her mother until she finds out what this news is. When she discovers that her parents expects her to marry Paris, the dutiful daughter rebels. Juliet flatly refuses.

Juliet is Abandoned By Lady Capulet and the Nurse.

After her father leave, Juliet appeal to her mother, asking her to delay the marriage. Lady Capulet brushes Juliet off and leaves.
Juliet turns to the Nurse and asks for comfort and advice. She expects to be helped by her friend, who has always been on her side in the past. But the Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris and forget about Romeo.

Juliet cannot at first believe that the Nurse means what she is saying. She asks her: Speak's thou from thy heart. When the Nurse replies yes, Juliet withdraws into herself.
Only after the Nurse leaves does she say what she really means. She curses the Nurse for what she has said and declares that their close relationshi is over. Betrayed by her parents and her close friend, she turns to only person she has left, the Friar. If he cannot help, she will resort to suicide.

Answer the following questions on loose leaf paper. Copy all questions and underline or highlight your answers.

1. In Act 3, scene 4, what day does Lord Capulet arrange for the wedding?

2. What bird is really singing at the beginning of Act 3, scene 5? What time of day is it?

3. What has Lady Capulet come to tell Juliet in Act 3, scene 5?

4. What does Lord Capulet say he will do if Juliet does not marry Paris?





Act 3 Scene 3 Romeo and Juliet      posted 11-08-2012
Copy into your reading spiral. You have only 10 minutes to copy.(10 points)


Act 3 Scene 3
1. The Friar tells Romeo that he is banished.
2. Romeo complains that banishment is worse than death. The
Friar tries to reason with him.
3. The Nurse asks Romeo to visit Juliet.
4. The Friar thinks of a plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet.

Banishment

The Friar tells Romeo that the Prince has passed a gentler judgement than death – banishment.
Romeo immediately responds that death would be better than banishment.

The Friar tells Romeo he is being ungrateful and reminds him that under the law the Prince could have had him executed. Romeo replies that it is torture to be away from Juliet, where every living creature can look at her but he cannot.

Every time the Friar tries to reason with Romeo, he refuses to listen. The Friar becomes quite impatient Romeo accuses him of not being able to understand because he is too old.

The Nurse Arrive

Someone knocks at the door and the Friar tries to get Romeo to hide. The Nurse enters and sees Romeo weeping on the floor. She says that Juliet is in exactly the same situation.

The Nurses urges Romeo to stand and be a man for Juliet’s sake. She wants Romeo to come and spend his wedding night with Juliet. At this point, Romeo seems to revive and asks the Nurse for news of Juliet. He wants to know if she hates him because he has murdered her cousin. He curses his name, as if it is this that has caused all the trouble.

The Friar’s Speech

Friar Lawrence finally loses patience with Romeo and the Friar’s long speech seems intended to put Romeo in his place. It can be divided into three sections.

1. Rebukes – Romeo for trying to commit suicide.
2. Reminds – Romeo of the reasons he has for being happy: Juliet is alive, Tybalt would have killed him if he had not killed Tybalt, the Prince has turned the sentence of death into one of exile. The Friar scolds Romeo for being so ungrateful.
3. Plan – Friar thinks of a plan by which Romeo and Juliet can be together. Romeo is to to Juliet, but leave before dawn, then live in Mantu until a suitable time, when Friar will tell everyone of the marriage, ask the Prince’s forgiveness, and reconcile everyone. The Friar sends the Nurse off to urge the Capulet household to retire early so that Romeo can secretly enter Juliet’s bedroom.

Copy each question and underline or highlight your answers. Loose-leaf-paper.

1. Who kill whom in Act 3, scene 1?

2. Fill in the blanks in the following list of oxymorons used by Juliet when she finds out Romeo has killed Tybalt(Act 3, scene 2, lines 79-91)
serpent ________ / _________

__________ tyrant/fiend _____________

__________ raven/_____________ lamb

__________ sanint/honorable__________

3. What plan does Friar Lawrence think of to reunite Romeo and Juliet after Romeo is banished?

Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Quiz      posted 11-06-2012
Answer the following questions in your reading spiral.
Write out all statements and underline your answers.

1. What does Romeo by in Act 5, scene 1?

2. Why did Romeo not receive Frair Lawrence's letter?

3. Is it day or night at the beginning of Act 5, scene 3? How do you know?

4. Both Paris and Romeo give their servants instructions in Act 5, scene 3. What does Paris ask his page to do? What does Romeo ask Balthasar to do?

5. In Act 5 scene 3, who alerts the Watch? Who is captured by the Watch:

6. The Prince says he has lost a brace of kinsmen. How many has he lost? Who are they?



Act 3 Scene 1 Romeo and Juliet      posted 10-30-2012
Mercuto teases Benvolio with accounts of his quarrelsome nature.

Benvolio replies that if he were as quarrelsome as Mercutio he would be dead within an hour and a quarter.

Tybalt arrives, looking for Romeo.
Mercutio insults him and tries to provoke a fight.
Benvolio warns them that people are watching.

Tybalt, however, is not interested in fighting with Mercutio.

Mercutio is horrified by Romeo's response and calls it calm, dishonorable, vile submission.

Mercuto teases Benvolio with accounts of his quarrelsome nature.
Benvolio replies that if he were as quarrelsome Tybalt arrives, looking for Romeo.

Mercutio insults him and tries to provoke a fight.


Benvolio warns them that people are watching.

Tybalt, however, is not interested in fighting with Mercutio.

As soon as Romeo arrives, Tybalt insults Romeo and challenges him to fight, but Romeo is now married to Juliet.

Tybalt is his cousin by marriage.

He does not want to get into a fight with him and refuses to become upset by Tybalt's insults.

Mercutio is horrified by Romeo's response and calls it calm, dishonorable, vile submission.

Mercutio obviously see Romeo’s refusal to fight Tybalt as a cowardly act.
Still as keen to fight as he was earlier in the scene, he draws his sword on Tybalt, who now returns his challenge.

Romeo tries to make them stop, calling on Benvolio to help him.

Romeo steps between Mercutio and Tybalt, hoping this will stop them, but Tybalt throust his sword under Romeo’s arm, wounding Mercuito.

At first, Benvolio and Romeo are not aware of the seriousness of Mercutio’s injury. Mercutio continues joking, seeming more worried about the fact that Tybalt has excepted without damage.

Revenge

Romeo feels guilty about Mercutio’s death.

He believes that Mercuito only stepped in to fight Tybalt because he refused.
Romeo blames Juliet for making him cowardly, O sweet Juliet,/ Thy beauty hath made effeminate.

When Tybalt reappears, Romeo fight and kills him.

Benvolio tells Romeo to run away, warning that the Prince will sentence him to death if he is found.

The Prince’s Judgment

Prince Escalus arrives and asks Benvolio to explain what has happened.

Benvolio is called upon to provide a faithful account of events.
Benvolio retell the events of the scene.

Lady Capulet argues that Benvolio is biased because he is related to the Montagues.

Lady Capulet demands that Romeo be put to death for kill Tybalt.

Lord Montague argues that Romeo was only doing what the law would have done-killing Tybalt because he had Mercutio.

The Prince decides to pass a lighter sentence than earlier threatened. Hel allows Romeo to live, but exiles him from Verona.
If Romeo is found in the city he will be executed.


Act 3 Scene 2

Juliet impatiently awaits the arrival of Romeo.

The Nurse arrives with the news that Romeo killed Tybalt and has been banished.

Juliet experiences strong emotional reactions.


When the Nurse enters, her language is confused and emotiona.
this leads to a misunderstanding:
Juliet thinks Romeo is dead.


Once Juliet realizes what has happened, her first reaction is horror that the person she loved so much has shown himself to be a murderer.
At this moment Juliet seems to hate Romeo, but when the Nurse agrees and wishes shame on Romeo, Juliet turns on her furiouly.

Juliet mood now changes.
She apologizes to Romeo for doubting him and tries to justify his actions to herself.
She argues that he must have killed Tybalt because Tybalt would have killed him.
She is grateful that Romeo is still alive.
Then Juliet remembers that Romeo has been banished and says that this is bad as if her father, mother, Tybalt, Romeo, and she were dead.
She looks at the rope laddeer, by which Romeo was to climbed into her bedroom, and tells the Nurse that it is useless now.
The Nurse feels sorry for her and promises to get Romeo to come to her tonight as originally planned.











Act 2 Scenes 5 and 6 Romeo a nd Juliet      posted 10-22-2012
Juliet is impatient for the Nurse's return.
Juliet sent the Nurse to meet Romeo at nine o'clock.

The Nurse did not meet Romeo until midday.
When the Nurse arrives, Juliet wants to hear her news, but the Nurse dalay , complaining about her aches and pains.
Juliet becomes more and more impatient.


The Nurse arrives, but avoids giving Juliet the message.
Eventually, the Nurse tells Juliet the news.
Romeo will marry her today, in Friar Lawrence's cdell.
The Nurse sends Juliet off to church.


Act 2 Scene 6

Romeo and Juliet meet in Friar Lawrence's cell to get marriec.

Romeo and Juliet are about to get married.
Friar Lawrence hopes that sorrow will not follow Romeo and Juliet's wedding.

When Juliet arrives, Romeo welcomes her with the kind of elaborate poetry.






Eventually, she tells Juliet that Romeo has arranged a marriage.



Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scenes 1 and 2 Quiz      posted 10-19-2012
Loose leaf paper and the following question in a complete sentence.

1. How do we know that it is dark in Act 2, scene 2?

2. What will happen to Romeo if anyone finds him in the Capulet garden?

3. What does Juliet ask Romeo to do if his love for her is honorable?

4. Juliet asks, "Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Is she asking where he is? Explain.

5-7 list three important events in Act 11 so far.

8. Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear his love for by the moon?

9. Give at least two example, what Romeo refers Juliet as something above him?

10. Where does the meeting with Romeo and Juilet take place?

11. Who is planning to help Romeo and Juliet?

12. When we met Friar Lawrence was he doing?

13. Who does Friar think Romeo was with?

14. Who challenged Romeo to a duel?

15. Explain what happen when the Nurse went to find Romeo?





Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4      posted 10-15-2012
Friar Lawrence gathers herbs.

We first meet Friar Lawrence gathering plants and herbs.

Friar talks about how plants are able to do good or evil depending on how they are used.
1. poison if eaten
2. tonic if smelled.

Romeo tells Friar about Juliet.

Romeo greets the Friar, who asks him why he is up so early. Romeo's reply is full of riddles. The Friar demands that Romeo speak plainly. Romeo explains that he is in love with Juliet, that she loves him and that they want to get married.

Friar is shocked that Romeo's feelings for Rosaline are so soon forgotten.

He agress to help Romeo and Juliet, believing that his might end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets.

Romeo tries to hurry the Friar along by the Friar warns, Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast.

Act 2, Scence 4

Benvolio and Mercutio are still looking for Romeo.

Bevolio and Mercutio wonder where romeo is - he did not come home from the party last night.

They sill believe that Romeo is in love with Rosaline.

Tybalt has challenged Romeo to a duel.
Benvolio tells Mercutio that Tybalt has sent a letter to Romeo's house.

Mercutio guesses that it is a duel.
They talk about how romeo will respond.

Benvolio says that he will answer it, meaning that he will agree to fight.
Mercuito comments that Romeo is already dead, killed by love. Mercuito makes fun of Tybalt's fencing style, mocking his delicacy and precision.

Romeo arrives and jokes with Mercutio.
Romeo comes in and mercutio, as usual, begins to tease him.
Romeo is in a much better mood.

The Nurse comes to find out if Romeo has a message for Juliet.
The Nurse arrives, looking for romeo.
Mercuito mocks her.
Romeo and Benvolio cannot resist poking fun at her.
After Benvolio and Mercuito leave, the Nurse complains about the way she has been treated and shout at her sevant Peter for not protectint her.
She than turn back to the main reason why she is there.
To find out Romeo intentions toward Juiet.
Then she warns Romeo to treat her fairly.
After a few interruptions, eventually manage to explain to the Nurse that he as arranged for a marriage this afternoon.
The Nurse is delighted and chatter away.

Homework;
Boys you must choose a scene to draw from Act 2, scenes 3 or 4.
Girls you must choose a scene to draw from Act 2, scenes 1 or 2.
Also study your notes.

Your science assignment is next.
Read chapter 1-3, which begins on page 18 of your science book.













Romeo and Juliet      posted 10-15-2012
Act 2 Scene 1

After the party Romeo returns to Juliet.

Benvolio and Mercutio look for him.

This scene is set outside the Capulet house. Romeo has left the party but finds himself drawn back to Juliet.

Benvolio and Mercutio call for Romeo, addressing him as madman! passion! lover!

Act 2 Scene 2

Romeo sees Juliet at her window.
This is one of the most famous scenes in Shakespeare. It is ofen called the balcony scene. Although Shakespeare does not mention a balcony, many productions have used one. It is important that Juliet is placed above Romeo in this way. They see each other but cannot touch. Romeo looks up at the light in Juliet's window and she appears. Romeo refers to Juliet as something above him (sun, angle,stars, clouds). This might reflect his feeling that she is out of reach - literally, because she is high above him. Romeo also uses images of light to talk about Juliet (sun, stars, twinkle, bright).

He listens to her speaking and then speaks to her.

When Juliet speaks, Romeo remain hidden and listens to her. Believing she is alonge, Juliet talks about her problem - she loves Romeo but he is a Montague. His name is the trouble; it means that he is her enemy. She wishes that he could throw away is name so that they could love each other.

Up until now, Juliet has been unaware that Romeo is in the garden. As soon as he is sure that Juliet loves him, Romeo reveals his presencem promising to give up is name if she will love him. Juliet is startled, but as soon as she realizes it is Romeo, she becomes anxious. She ask him how he got in and why he is there. She reminds him that he could be killed for being there.

Romeo's shrugs off her worries, saying that he would rather be killed that live without her love.

Juliet is embarrassed that Romeo has heard her declare her love for him. She says that if it were not so dark he would see her blushing.
She worried that Romeo will think her too easy a conquest yet she does not deny what she said. She admitss her ture-love passion and ask him if he loves her.

They declare their love for each other.
Romeo swears his love for Juliet by the moon. She tells him not swear by the moon, which changes throughout the month, in case his love proves as changable. He asks what he should swear by. It seems that Romeo is so used to elaborated love poetry that he cannot just say "I love you," but must look for more stylish ways of declaring his feelings.

Juliet becomes impatient with hin and tells him not to swear at all. She expresses a fear that their love is too rash, too unadivised, too sudden, and compares it to lightning and to a ripening bud.

Romeo asks Juliet to give him her faithful vow. She says that she has already given it, but would freely give it again.

Juliet is called by the Nurse and goes inside, but she cannot tear herself away and soon returns.

She ask Romeo to organize a wedding if he is serious about her and, if he is not, to leave her alone.

Romeo and Juliet Test (Sequencing)      posted 05-15-2012
Put the following statements in order in which it happened.

1. The declare their love for each other ______

2. Tybalt joins in fight _____

3. Paris asks Capulet if he can marry Juliet. ___

4. Romeo tells Benvolio he is in love._____

5. Benvolio tries to make peace.____

6. Romeo sees Juliet at her window.____

7. After the party Romeo returns to Juliet.____

8. Servants prepare for Capulet party.____

9. Tybalt furious at Romeo’s presence. ____

10. Romeo feels a sense of doom about going to the party. ___

11. Lady Capulet wants to talk to Juliet but the Nurse keeps interrupting._____

12. Benevolio and Romeo meet the servant and find out about the party.______

13. Fight breaks out between Capulets and Montague.____




Reading 7th/8th Test      posted 04-20-2012
7th grade reading

Answers only please! (10 minutes)

1. When the gas station attendant asked us where we were headed, Stacey said to ________________________.

2. The wasn't sounding right to Stacey, but later he found out that the _______ was bad on it.

3. At the gas station Stacey spent _______ for gas.

4. What cause the station attendant to become so mad with Stacey and them?

5. Leave it and get. What is it perferring to in this statement?

6. Why did Stacey get off the highway:

7. Wh founded the fan belt for the car?

8. Cassie try to convience Clarence to do?

9. How is Clarence headache?

10. Where did Stacey first take Clarence for help?

11. The second place Stacey took Clarence was

12. What meal did Ma Dissie offered them?

13. After reaching the train station in Memphis what news did they hear?

14. The author stated that color folks travel on the train carried _______ ______ _____ ______ ____ and _____.

15. What month is it and what holiday is near?


8th Grade


Answers only




A Raisin in the Sun      posted 05-25-2011
Copy each question into your reading spiral. Answer each question using a complete sentence and underline your answers.

1. How does Walter react to Benetha's new about Asagai and Africa?

2. What is walter going to do and say to Mr. Lindner on his second arrival?

3. In Act III, what important thing does Asagai want Beneatha to do with him.

4. How does Mama feel about what Walter plans to do and say to Mr. Lindner on his second arrival to the Younger home?

5. How does Walter change throughout the play?

6. Why does Ruth give Mama a "knowing smile" at the end of the play?

7. What doe Walter actually say to Mr. Lindner when he arrives at their apartment the second time?

8. According to Asagai, what is the difference between an idealist and a realist?

9. What does Maa claim has happened to Walter at the end of the play?

10. What happened to Beneatha as a child that made her want to be a doctor?

11. How do Ruth and Mama react to what Walter says to Mf. Lindner on his second arrival?

12. How has Beneatha change at the beginning of Act III

13. Before the second arrival of Mr. Lindner, what has Mama decided to do about the move?

14. Why is Mama's plant important in the play?



A Raisin in the Sun Act 11      posted 05-13-2010
Answer the following questions in your reading spiral and underline your answers.

1. How does Walter recact when finds out where Mama has been and what she has done?

2. What does Walter say Mama did to his dreams?

3. How is Walter acting differently at he beginning of Scene II?

4. What is the time change from scene 1 to scene II?

5. According to Mama, what expresses her?

6. What does Ruth realize about her relationship with Walter?

7. What does Walter want to give to Travis?

8. How does Walter react to Bobo's news?

9. According to Mr. Lindner where are black families happiest?

10. Who comes to see Walter at the end of Act II?

11. What does Mr. Lindner want when he arrives at the Younger home?

12. Why does Beneatha believe people should read book?

13. Why does George believe people should read book?

14. What does Mama ask Walter to do with the insurance?

15. What kind of person does Beneatha claim George has become?

16. According to George, what is wrong with Walter?

17. What does Mr. Lindner say to Walter before he leaves?

18. How is Mrs. Johnson a threat to the black people?

19. Where has Mama been, and what has she done?

20. What does Mrs. Johnson imply will happen to the Youngers when they move?



A Raisin in the Sun Act 11      posted 05-13-2010



Religion      posted 05-04-2010
Copy each question in your religion spiral, answer each question using complete the sentences below with words from the word bank.


Paschal mystery Goth ritual heaven liturgy Hippolytus

dome five senses alter basilicas state of grace

1. the ____ is the official, public worship of the Church.

2. ______ wrote a eucharistic prayer in his Church Order.

3. Eastern Church building had a ______ that reprsented heaven.

4. Anyone who desires to receive the Eucharist must first be in a __.

5. The __ is God's plan for our salvation through the Passion, death, Ressurection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

6. the eucharistic liturgy of the Eastern Church appealed to a person's ____________.

7. A __ is a formal ceremony that has a set of rules.

8. Emphasis was placed on the ___ at Western Church Masses.

9. the first Western Church building were ___, the official Roman govvernment buildings.

10. The Church is united with the liturgy of ___ through the liturgical celebrations of the church year.

Religion      posted 04-27-2010
Copy each question in your religion spiral and underline your answers.

1. What was on result of Constantine's moving his capital from Rome to Constantinople?

2. Gothic cathedrals, with their high ardhes and spires, smbolized God as light and celebrated ___________________

3. In Eastern Rite Catholic churches, infants are ______________.

4. How do infants in Eastern Rith Catholic churches receive First Eucharist?

5. When people receives the Eucharist, he or she is more fulu united to Christ and is ____________ and protected from grave sin.








Religion      posted 04-23-2010
Write the correct response for each question. You may use your religion book. Also, this assignment is done on loose-leaf paper.
Write out the questions and underline your answers.

1. What was one result of Constantines's moving his capital from Rome to Constantinople?

2. In Eastern Rite Catholic churches, infants are ______________

3. Gothic cathedrals, with their high arches and spires, symbolized God as light and celebrated ______________________.

4. When a person receives the Eucharist, he or she is more fuly united to Christ and is __________ and protected from grave sin.

5. How do infants in Easten Rite Catholic churches receive First Eucharist?





To Kill a Mockingbird      posted 03-16-2010
Chapters 19-21
A purpose for reading.

Copy and answer the following questions in your reading spiral.

1. How old is Tom Robinson?

2. Why was Tom in trouble with the law before?

3. What does Tom say is the reason he entered the Ewell house on

November 21st?

4. Who is Link Deas? What does he do to get kicked out of the
courtroom?

5. Why is Dill crying?

6. What is in Dolphus Raymond's paper sack?

7. Why does Dolphus let people believe it's alcohol?

8. According to Atticus, what is the one way in this country that
all men are created equal?

9. Why has Calpurnia come to the courthouse?

10. Whatis the jury's decision in Tom Robinson's case?

Chapters 17-18 To Kill a Mockingbird      posted 03-03-2010



Chapters 15-16 To Kill a Mockingbird      posted 03-03-2010
Chapters 15-16
A Purpose for Reading

Answer the following questions in your reading spiral.
Copy all questions and direction. Underline your answers.

1. Where do the children find Atticus?

2. How does Scout get the mob to leave?

3. Why are so many people passing by the Finch house?

4. Where does Miss Stephanie say she is going?

5. What type of people make up the jury?

6. Who is seated on the witness stand?





Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Reveiw Part 2      posted 01-12-2010
Answer the following qustions in your reading spiral.
Write out all statements and underline your answers.

1. Why is Paris at the tomb?

2. Why does the apothecary agree to sell the poison to Romeo?

3. Who does Juliet see when she wakes up?

4. What does Romeo give to Balthasar?

5. What is the penalty for selling poison in Mantua?

6. Who goes to get the watchmen?

7. What saves Friar Lawerence from guilt for the death of Romeo and Juliet?

8. What does Romeo send Balthasar to do?

9. Does Romeo know whom he was fighting?

10. Why was Friar Lawrence's letter not delivered?




All Beu Blind and The Choice Check Your Comprehension      posted 10-21-2009
1. The speaker compares himself to a ole, a bat, and a barn-owl.

2. (a) The speaker had a choice between a rich man and a poor but charming man.
(b) She chose the harming man.

3. In the lst line, she says she should have her head examined.

Critical Thinking

1. (a) It might be a person who does not agree with or understand the way the speaker leads his life.
(b) The speaker reveals that he does not know everythig about the world, only what can be observed.

2. The details indicate that the speaker prefers romance to wealth, but she concludes that she may have lost her head.

3. She may have realized that she's chosen a man who had nothing and then found herself wishing she had the wealth of the other man.

4. If the last line of "The Road No Taken" were changed, it would mean the speaker was not content with his decision. If the last line of "The Choice was changed, it would mean the speaker was happy eith her decision.



The Road Not Taken      posted 10-21-2009
1. The speaker is hesitant and thoughtful; he does not want to make any rash decision, but to choose carefully.

2. He is sorry he can't travel both roads; he knows his decision has mall all the differences.

3, The roads stand for directions the speaker can take with his life.

4. The theme of the poem is that small decisions change life and lead you in a certain direction.

5. Some of you may agree because the speaker explained why it was a significant decision; others may disagree because the speaker was not trying to get anywwhere, so it didn't matter which road he took.

6. The speaker admits, "I doubted if I should ever come back," so the choice won't ever be made again.

Christmas Day in the Morning (Critical Thinking)      posted 11-17-2008
Please make correction using a red pen. If direction are not followed no credit will be given.

1. It is special besuce it is a gift of time, love and caring that makes Rob feel grown up and loving.

2.The gift pleases both of them and moves them to tears. Rob feels the love in his heart; his father wants to share it with the family.

3. (a). Robert finds the missing magic by remembering an evening from long ago. (b). Robert realizes the importance of expressing love to the ones you care about the most.

4. He loves his wife and family, he finds pleasure in simple things and knows that love is the greatest gift of all. He cherishes his memories and keeps beloved tradition alive.

5. Most of you will agree, others may say that one cannot give love without receiving it in return.

6. Possible respones include care, help, loyalty, kindess, support, commitment, devotion, affection, and tenderness.

On loose-leaf paper complete build vocabulary and grammar skills on page 70 in your literture book.

I miss you all.

Christmas Day in the Morning (Critical Thinking)      posted 11-17-2008



Christmas Day in the Morning Check Your Comprehension      posted 11-13-2008
Please make corrections with a red ink pen. No credit will be given if directions are not carried out correctly.

1. Rob's father needs help milking the cows.

2. Rob overhears his father saying how much he regrets having to wake his son so early each day.

3. His first gift is a tie. He changes his plan because the tie doesn't seem sufficient to express his feelings.

4. He hugs Rob and tells Rob and the rest of the familu that the gift is the best he has ever received.

5. He first plans to give her a stor of diamnds; he writes a letter that his wife will find hanging on the tree in the morning.