Dear my loyal subjects, King Gabe, Queen Mairen, King Zachary, and Queen Hannah:

This week's assignment is to read Act III, Scenes 1-2 of Julius Caesar and the writing assignment is:
"What is superstition?  Does it play a part in your life? Explain."  Remember, that if superstition does not play a part in your life, you can write about an example from literature or from someone that you know.  The bonus question is: "What is a soothsayer?" or "Who was Cato?"

Last week, some of us were able to take a field trip and see the Seattle Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet.  After the play, we were able to ask questions about how they memorized so many lines.  One actor stated that he uses muscle memory and moves a certain part of his body while memorizing certain parts.  Whatever method it is that you use, please be working on your set piece.  We will be taking into consideration how well scholars finish this assignment as well as others when casting the play next semester.

Keep calm and finish one step at a time.

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

Dear my loyal subjects as well as King Gabe, Queen Mairen, King Zachery, and Queen Hannah:

Last week we had the great honor of crowning Hannah as Queen of Shakespeare.  We also discussed poetry, prose, verse, Iambic pentameter, and the play, Julius Caesar.  Then we had a little fun playing, "The Bible or Shakespeare."  

Before class on Thursday, please read Julius Caesar: Act II, Scenes 3-4.  This is only about three pages so I expect that everyone will read it this week.  The writing assignment is: "List all the characters introduced so far in the play and how they are related to Caesar."  This does not mean related as in family, it means how do they know Caesar or who are they in the play.  You can write this as a paper or make a graph or diagram.  The bonus question is: "What does the 'Ides of March' mean?"

I am pleased to announce that the first person to memorize the set piece this year was Gabe Poyer!!!  Who will be next?

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni 

Iambic Pentameter

In case you have more questions about what an iambic pentameter is.

Dear my loyal subjects as well as King Gabe, Queen Mairen, and King Zachery:

Today in class we discussed Julius Caesar, Iambic Pentameter, played some drama games and crowned Zachery!

This week everyone needs to read Act II Scene 2 of Julius Caesar and write a paper on: "Have you or anyone you know of ever made a decision that could ultimately lead to your destruction or theirs?  What kinds of decisions can lead to destruction?"  The bonus question is: "What is the Feast of Lupercal?"

I am wondering who will be the first one to memorize the set piece this year!!!

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

Dear my loyal subjects as well as King Gabe and Queen Mairen:

This week we met Teacher Gina (who will be joining us as Assistant Mentor next semester).  We also played an impromptu game that helped us learn to think on our feet, had a lecture on the difference of poetry and prose, and discussed Act 1, Scene 3 of Julius Caesar.
Everyone needs to read Act 2, Scene 1 this week and finish the writing assignment which is:
"What is the difference between acting and reacting?  Give two examples." 
The bonus question is: "When was Julius Caesar's date of birth and when did he die?"  This needs to be written out in order to get a prize.  Please also work on your set piece.  Anyone who has the first eight line memorized will also get a treat. 
I am looking forward to crowning some more kings and queens in the future!  Keep working on your plays and remember whoever finishes the most plays overall, wins a special prize!!!

I look forward to seeing all of you next Thursday,

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni