The Tempest Introduction

Big Idea: What does it mean to be human?

After today I should be able to: identify the two main characters in the play and their basic situation

Reading: You will read one book by February 10th.

Agenda:

1. Look at this map for the plot of the play.
2. Actor's circle
1. Today we will start by reading a scene from the play. We will read through it twice. ("You have often...but blessedly holp hither.")
1. Prospero and Miranda are the main characters.
2. Read until you see you reach a period or semi-colon.
2. First reading
1. What is the relationship between the two characters?
2. What is one character trying to explain to the other?
3. What is your first impression of Prospero?
4. What is your first impression of Miranda?
3. Second reading
1. What events occurred before the play started?
2. Why can't Miranda remember what happened?
3. What does she learn about Prospero?
4. What do you understand that wasn't clear the first time?
3. The Tempest lecture

Homework:

1. The Tempest Vocabulary List #1. Choose 25 words from this list for you homework this week. It will be due on Sunday by 9 PM.