Ferdinand

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. Watch 1.2 for Caliban and Ferdinand
1. Starts at 28:03-35:31 (Plummer)
3. Desk work
1. Make a chart about Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban, and Ferdinand.
1. What does this character want?
2. What is the obstacle?
3. What actions does this character perform in Act I to overcome this obstacle?
4. What does this character think of the the other three characters?
4. English Journal #1
1. What happened in the play this week?
5. Discussion about Prospero if we have time.

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.