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

Even though we had a shorter class time today, we were able to each have a chance to sit down and talk (let me know if you need help with anything else).  We also finally finished watching Julius Caesar.  Next, Ethan Day presented about the different social classes in Shakespeare's time.  He illustrated this by having three different levels of tables with three different cakes.  The upper class had the best table and the fanciest looking cake, the middle class had a medium sized table and a slightly less fancy cake and the lower class sat on the floor.  It was really interesting and a lot of fun!

We were able to finish out with Leila and Tillie passing of their set pieces!

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and had a chance to work on their 10 steps (which are due January 19th).

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

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

This week each of you needs to finish reading Julius Caesar.  When you are finished, you need to write a summary of the entire play and turn it in.  This is one of the ten steps.

This week we will finally finish watching the Julius Caesar play, discuss the entire play and learn about how Shakespeare focused on the characters of the play.  We will be hearing from Ethan Day with his presentation on The Ruling Class.

Please be working on your steps.  Remember, we will be considering how hard you worked on your steps when we cast for the play next semester.

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

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

This last week we discussed the differences and similarities of Brutus and Cassius.  We also had a spooky and enlightening presentation given by Lucy.

For homework, please read Act V, Scenes 1-3 of Julius Caesar and write a paper about whether or not Anthony is a good friend.  Please explain why he is or he isn't.

This Thursday we will try and watch more of the play with a special treat to hopefully make it a little more fun.

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

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

First off, I must apologize.  I put the wrong reading assignment and paper assignment in last week's blog.  This week please just make sure that you have read up through Act IV Scene 3.  We will be discussing scene 3 in class.  The writing assignment is about Mob Rule.  If you already turned that in, please write the paper comparing Brutus and Cassius.  If you have any questions, please email me.  I am sorry for any confusion.

After discussing some of the disrespectful behavior from the previous week, everything seemed to go very well yesterday.  Please keep being respectful of those who are talking or leading discussions in class and we will continue to have time for more fun drama games as well.

There is no class this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Please make sure to use the extra time to work on your ten steps or to finish plays if you are wanting to be crowned.  Paige was able to pass off her set-piece this week!  Now let's see how many people will be ready when we return.

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

P.S. Thank you, Madison for your interesting and thorough presentation on animals in Shakespeare time!!!

Here ye, here ye!

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

As a special announcement and reminder: please put Scholar Parent Night on your calendar for the evening of January 26th.  This is one of the ten steps for the scholars of Shakespeare Conquest.  We will present a small sketch, share some of what we learned during the first semester, and announce the spring play!

This week we discussed the play Julius Caesar, watched some of it, played some fun getting to know you game, enjoyed Reina's presentation and learned about set pieces and soliloquies.  Speaking of set pieces, we had two more students pass off their memorization of our set piece: Lucy and Ethan!  Lucy also shared with us the visual aid that she made to help her memorize the piece.

This week's assignments are to read Act IV, Scene 3 of Julius Caesar and write the paper on, "Mob Rule. Does this ever happen today?  Can anything good come from it?"  Wow, what an applicable paper due to the current events that are happening in our country right now.  What a great discussion for each family to have at home!

Please keep working on your ten steps and crowning requirements and I look forward to seeing you in class this week!

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni

Is this still stuck in your head?

How many similes can you find?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2AshX3tfHU

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

This week we had a really busy class!  We played an improv game, discussed Julius Caesar (it may have gotten a little political), learned about simile and metaphors (Everything at Once), and heard from Tillie and Zachery as they presented their Elizabethan topic.  We also had the honor of coronating Queen Paige!  Hannah was also able to pass off her memorization of the set piece!
This week's homework is to read Julius Caesar Act III, Scene 3.  This scene is super short so use your spare time to memorize the set piece or to catch up on papers.  This week's paper is: "When you do something wrong, what kind of emotions do ou experience?  Do these emotions affect your actions?  If so, how?"

Keep up the hard work!

Sincerely,
Queen Leiloni