Eighth grade Literacy classes are neck deep in our study of William Shakespeare.
Taking a lead from the language arts curriculum, we have been working on an in-depth study of how Shakespeare wrote, and the best way to read/perform his works, to be able to understand the meaning of the English language he wrote in. To do this, we've been looking at Ian Doescher's William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope. This takes the first Star Wars movie from 1977 and presents it as if it had been written by William Shakespeare, including perfect iambic pentameter and rhyming couplets to end scenes and acts. The students have not only been studying the different use of the English language, but have also been learning how to correctly cite specific passages, when citing Shakespeare. They will, ultimately, be performing a scene from the play for the class in a few weeks, followed up with having to write a sonnet in iambic pentameter and following the correct sonnet rhyme scheme. As a reminder, I will be taking a six week leave immediately following winter break to attend to my growing family. A search for a substitute teacher is ongoing to find someone who we feel will fit well with the students in our classes. Once a substitute is hired, their contact information will be made available, should you need to reach them during my leave. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. - Mr. Mazzuca
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