11/29/07

11/27 B 11/28 A English II Honors

J#23-
  1. Define family in your own words
  2. What is the difference between an immediate family and an extended family?
  3. What are some customs or traditions you have in your family?
  4. What other groups that aren't related to someone might they consider to be a family?

R#23- multiple

Mother's Day Part 1- Assign to group members as homework

  1. List sterotypical activities, roles, responsibilities of a mother. (min. of 10)
  2. Indicate next to each thing listed whether one should really expect this from a mother or if it is just a stereotype (something not needed from a mom).
  3. What is the purpose of Mother's day? How do people celebrate? Mention rituals or customs.
  4. Skim through the play and look for Dramatic elements. Then create a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting Fiction to Drama. For example: Fiction has dialogue whereas Drama features a script.
  5. What role do the following Dramatic elements play:
  • costumes
  • props
  • sets
  • acting