So... Macbeth is trippin'

The effects of Duncan's murder leave no one safe,
Guilt wraps its tentacles and Macbeth starts to chafe.
Banquo's been stabbed but little Fleance has fled,
Macbeth complains that the dead should stay dead. 
Rarely do we get into the mind of a serial killer,
This ride is one heck of a physiological thriller!
Crack open your plays and read Act Four, Scene one
And watch the witches toy with Macbeth just for fun.
Your reverse poems are due in just three weeks' time,

Don't hand it in late, that's like committing student-crime.

What Rhymes with Knee?

 A quiz on Act Three, she reminded with glee,
(But the rest of the video we still have to see.)
Review those lines-- I would if it was me!
Sometimes it helps if you do it with tea
I want 20s all around for every she and he.
so when they're returned we can say woo-wee!!

and with that I'm out, I got some place to be.

Sweet Remembrancer!

Back in the saddle, creating one couplet at a time,
Seems I get a little kick out of making my posts rhyme.

An army of resisters is gathering around Macbeth,
Guess there's only so much one can take of unwarranted death.
That conflict happens in the final scene of Act Three,
But studying this whole Act is the only way to be.
Cuz the quiz on Tuesday will be a test of your will,
It will challenge your character memorization skill.
The Find It Review Sheet was given to all,

If you complete it, you'll earn a marbled ball.

And don't forget your reverse poem, due the end of May

It's a tricky one to do, but one I know you will slay!!

P.S James 1:13-15

The journey ahead will take us 5 days to complete

 Act Three, Scene Three complete question two
and the economy worksheet: one more thing to do.
I enjoy this website here, its called "My Shakespeare",
and this one too, I find is better than "No Fear"
If you like The Office, check this link for a 'lol',
The one about Macbeth is very 'on the ball'!

3 day workweek; 5 day weekend

 The final poetic piece you will write in English 11 is a reverse poem.

It is due on May 28th but if you submit May 26 you get a bonus mark and you will get more bonus marks (still figuring that out) if you memorize and recite to the class.

Reverse poems must have the following:

An original title

Be hand written or typed and submitted at the START of class.

Include a minimum of two poetic devices.

19-25 lines; you may write more than 25 but no less 19 lines.

Correct spelling.

A single word may be a line of poetry but only once

Act 3 scenes 1 and 2 (with questions) for Monday.

Logs, Logs, Logs and "Our royal master's murdered"

He climbed trees: the spirit of a leopard within him.
His body was lean, lithe, muscular, and quite trim.
His fingernails dug deep into each bark's outer rim
This talent he'd picked up started out as a mere whim.
He dexterously scaled the evergreens, limb by limb.
But oh no! he missed a branch, fell till the lights got dim.
Now we dedicate our bouldering to the life of dear Jim.

Time to get quizzed on the second Act of "Macbeth"

Study the quotes well and say a prayer under your breath.

quiz on Wednesday

 Act 2.

(that's all)