Literature lesson #2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Thursday, March 9th

Programme

- Literature lesson #2

* your favourite Shakespeare word

* an example of Shakespeare's relevance today

* Shakespeare's vocabulary and grammar

So what's your favourite word by Shakespeare? What does it mean and why do you like it?

Let's watch the following clip, play along and see how what Shakespeare invented long ago is still used now.

Now turn to your Literature reader, page 10

Why do you think people consider Shakespeare's language as difficult to understand?

Take notes on the use of language in the next clip: What is different from Modern English?

What differences did you hear/ notice?

Read along on page 10 of your reader.

Get to work!

Now, read carefully and work your way through the exercises and the journal entry on pages 11 - 16. Work in pairs or group of 3.

Remember to write down your answers in preparation of your test in testweek 3!

Find the answers to the exercises on pages 50 and 51 of your reader.

Tomorrow

- Write a journal entry

- Finish the exercises of lesson #2

- Bring your Literature reader to class