Tracking the character of Gonzalo

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

Learning Target: Analyzing longer fiction and plays

Reading: Work on annotating the play

Argue ideas, not things!

Agenda:

1. We will track the role of Gonzalo in the play. Antonio and Sebastian think he is an old fool. What are we supposed to think?
1. Write down a key line from each passage and paraphrase what we learn about Gonzalo.
2. Write a paragraph that describes his complex relationship to the other characters in the play. How does his character contribute to the meaning of the play as a whole?
1. 1.2.159-168
2. 2.1.142-164
3. 3.3.105-109
2. Act III resources
1. Here is the stage version of Act III.
2. Here is the audio of the whole play broken up by act and scene.
3. Natalie will present this Friday.
4. Check the revised schedule for readings and discussion.

HTRLLAP Schedule and Slides:

1. Slides for your presentation to the class on Fridays.
2. Schedule of chapter presentations.

Reading Schedule:

1. Reading schedule for IoBE
1. September 20-22 IoBE Act 1 pgs. 1-30
2. September 23-27 IoBE Act 2 pgs. 31-66
3. September 28-29 IoBE Act 3 pgs. 67-84
2. Discussion Schedule for IoBE
1. September 23 Discuss Act 1
2. September 28 Discuss Act 2
3. September 30 Discuss Act3 and whole play
4. Timed Writing for the play October 1
3. Reading Schedule for The Tempest pg. 510
1. October 4-7 Act 1 pgs. 512-529
2. October 8-14 Act 2 pgs. 535-549
3. October 16-19 Act 3 pgs. 555-571
4. October 21st Act 4 pgs. 573-581
5. October 23-26 Act 5 pgs. 587-603
4. Discussion Schedule for The Tempest
1. October 12th Discuss Act 1
2. October 15th Discuss Act 2
3. October 20th Discuss Act 3
4. October 22nd Discuss Act 4
5. October 27th Discuss Act 5
6. October 28 Timed Writing for The Tempest