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Friday, March 29, 2019

What song woud you add to a scene? Where would you add it to?

Tell us what scene would you add this to?
The song I picked with my partner was You Are The Reason. 
We were thinking where to put the song and we thought of putting it around when Antonio and Bassanio were asking money from Shylock. 

The reason why we put it there because when Antonio and Bassanio asked for money. Shylock, Antonio, and Bassanio made a deal.  Bassanio wasn't confident to do it but Antonio still did the deal for his best friend which was Bassanio. 

When Bassanio and Antonio asked for money, Shylock didn't know that his daughter Jessica was going to run away with Bassanio because there were in love with each other. Shylock, which is Jessica father, made a deal with Antonio and Bassanio which was that Bassanio had to do pay back in time and Bassanio said that Antonio would pay back and Shylock and Antonio where not close because Shylock is a Christian and Antonio was Jewish, and Christian and Jewish people did not like the fact that they worked with each other.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Merchant Of Venice

English


In English, we are working on a book/play called The Merchant of Venice. We are currently reading through Act One, Scene One and I am Gratino, he is full of himself most the time and it's hard to find his point in things. Also, Shakespeare is really confusing to read so we have a translator which changes it into what we would say today.


Act One, Scene One
-Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?
a. He's in love
b.His boats are out to get him the money he borrowed. He's worried about his ships and if they sink he is a poor man.

-Do you think Gratiano contributions help Antonio's mood? 
a. Sort of but not because he was saying suck it up

-What are your first impressions of Bassanio?

a. Wanting to be a good friend 
b.. Is poor
c. He parties with the money he doesn't have
d. He's in love 

-Is he in love?
a. He thinks

-Why does he need to borrow money again now?

a. He needs more money to impress the girl

Act One, Scene Two
-How do Portia's first words compare with Antonio's?


a. They are both sad/unhappy

-What was the reason for her mood?


a. Because she didn't get the choice on who she will marry.

-Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?


a.Yes because she remembered Bassanio, which she liked.

-Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia's attitude to her suitors so far...


a. She is unhappy because she doesn't get to choose her men.

Act One, Scene Three
-Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?


a. He does not, in my opinion, it's just the way it is read and worded he doesn't seem too eager.

-Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio's? Why? 


a. I say Antonio's because he has his hopes up he will get his money back.

-What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?

a. Never lend money or borrow it.


-Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving is not involved. Does he convince Antonio? Give Evidence...a. No, because Antonio basically just burned him!

-Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the chargers?


a. Antonio admits and says he has done it once before.

-How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?

a. He hates hit and thinks that the bond is stupid.
Image result for merchant character web



Act Two, Scene One
-We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince Of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. What is it?


a. To not judge him by his skin colour.

-If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia's suitors give up if they fail to win her?


a.That if they choose incorrectly they must never talk about marriage to any woman again.

-Shylock practices 'usury'. What is it?


a. Usury means lending a high amount of money in interest to others.

-Why do Shylock and Antonio hate each other?


a. Shylock hates Antonio because he's a Christian and that he charges no interest on his loans. 

-What is Portia's opinion of the Prince Of Morocco- give examples.a. She doesn't seem to dislike The Prince Of Morocco because of the words she says.
b. His skin color doesn't mind her, the reason why is she states that she wouldn't have held his skin color against him if she had married him.


Act Two, Scene Two
-Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Copy out 2 quotes from the text to support your thinking. E.g A2S2 (act 2, scene two) line 26, 102a. He says that he doesn't get fed
b. Launcelot says Shylock is a Jew Devil.

-Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?


a. Because Gratiano is a party animal and if he gets drunk and does stupid things it's going to make Bassanio look bad in front of Portia.

a.frequent interruptions
b.contradictions 
c.misuse of words to impress.
Find examples of these in the text...
a.When Launcelot's father (Gobbo) starts saying "Here's my son sir, a poor boy-" Launcelot cuts him off and tries to make it more horrible so every sentence Gobbo says he always gets cut off.
b. This is because Launcelot always says "As my father shall specify-"
c.Again Launcelot always cuts his dad off and gives him ideas so his dad can tell Bassiano how good Launcelot is.


Act two scene three
What does Jessica think of her life at home?
She thinks of her house is a hell

Complete these quotes:
A- ‘Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil’ L2

Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry?
Lorenzo


Act Two, Scene Four

How does Jessica get a message to her lover?
Lancelot

How will she be disguised for the elopement?
A page boy


Complete this quote ‘What pageś suit she hath in readiness’



Act Two, Scene Five

How does Shylock feel about going out for the evening?
Angry

Complete these quotes:
"And they have conspired together."
"There is some ill a-brewing towards my rest, for I did dream of money-bag tonight."


Act Two Scene Six

Complete this quote that tells us what Jessica threw down to Lorenzo.
'Here catch this, casket it is worth the pains.


Jessica says ‘I am glad this night, you do not look on me, For I am much ashamed of my exchange’ Why doesn’t Jessica want Lorenzo to see her?

She doesn´t want Lorenzo to see her because sheś dressed up as a man.

Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano?
To get aboard on the boat because the wind is starting to blow. 


Act Two Scene Seven
Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait?
The gold casket

Complete this quote ‘Is’t like that lead contain her; ‘Twere damnation to think so base a thought’

Portia’s father uses the casket test to find her the most suitable husband. Do you think his test is working?
No not really because Portia wants to choose her own husband but she can't choose.

Act Two Scene Eight
What two disasters have happened to Shylock?

His daughter ran away with a Christian man and she took all his money



Complete this quote that tells where Shylock thinks Lorenzo & Jessica have gone? ‘The villain Jew with outcrises raised the duke, who went with him to search Bassanio's ship’

How did Bassanio and Antonio leave Venice?
In Antonio's boat But Antonio didn't leave Venice.



‘In the narrow seas that part the French and English, there miscarried a vessel of our country richly fraught’ What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio?
That a Venetian boat has sunk and they think it is Antonio.
Act Two Scene Nine


What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?
To give clues/ confuse the person.


Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden casket?
Because gold was too flashy and the lead was not the right choice so he chose silver.


Complete this quote from the golden casket
 ‘who chooses me shall get what many men desire’

Finish this quote that shows us Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival

‘Come, come, Nerissa; for I long to see quick Cupid's post that comes so mannerly


Can Do´s




Vocabulary

Incisiona surgical cut made in skin or flesh.
Renownedknown or talked about by many people; famous.
Casketa small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valued objects.
fiendan evil spirit or demon.
Impertinentnot showing proper respect; rude.
Tedioustoo long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Prodigalspending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
Garnishdecorate or embellish 


Drama 
Act 2 Scene 7
Go, draw aside the curtain, and discover 
the several caskets to the noble prince.
Now make your choice
The first one is gold
the location that I think it would be is the mall 
The language they would be using modern English

Yo open the curtain and see what's behind it.
 There heaps of caskets for the noble prince.
Dude make up a choice bro the first
is real richness
and were it at we think it's small.

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Identity

 The dictionary of identity is...

the qualities, beliefs, etc.make a particular person or group different from others. As children grow, they establish their own identities

In my own words, Identity means...

With regard to human development, identity refers to the stable, defining characteristics of a person that makes them an individual. Having a solid sense of identity requires a thorough understanding of oneself, including one's own traits, preferences, thought patterns, strengths, and weaknesses.

Here is an image that shows what identity means...
Image result for what does identity mean

Identity relates to me because...

Identity and Self Esteem. Identity and self-esteem are closely related and developing self-esteem and a strong sense of identity are very important to good mental health. Your sense of identity has to do with who you think you are and how you perceive yourself. It's about how you define yourself.

Identity is important because...

Identity also helps us to make decisions and to know how to behave. ... But strong identities can also be dangerous. The drive to protect your identity can be overpowering. Sometimes we can get so caught up in this that we neglect other important things: like being open-minded, truth-seeking, and kind to others.

Thursday, March 14, 2019

The Spider

The Spider
Dis Eh Pert
Black, disturbing, 
Sustained, pregnant, scary, terrifying,
Plastic, eight kernels, scrimped, furry, dangerous, 
  Veniamin, toxic, marvellous, designs, 
  Mysterious, miniature, idiosyncratic
The Miniature SpiderImage result for plastic spiders

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Boo Ki Lash

Boo Ki Lash

Stretchy-adaptable
 Fun and exciting, weird
 Ominous smells new-scents freshly 
Smells like b-ball- smell alike  
Weird enjoyable Playful
Kush Ball

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Colour Poem



Cerulean is a colour
Cerulean is like the sea.
Cerulean is like the blue sky
The sky is a cerulean colour just like the ocean
Cerulean is a bright colour
If you eat blueberry's will you turn cerulean?
I wish the dolphins were a cerulean blue
Look up at the cerulean fall sky once more to feel the sun
It was a nice quite day with cerulean butterfly's feasting the flowers around

Friday, March 8, 2019

Maori(group1)

He whakairo whare e kitea 
He whakairo ngakau e kore e kitea
(Be mindful that others may have heartache that we can't see)



Tera tetahi ngeru
ko kitoana tona ingoa
He matarehu pukuriri ia 

English

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Music Appreciation

1,Name the performer(s) and original composer.
  1. Walker of the earth
  2. Lorde
2. Name the instruments they used.

  1. Ukulele, bell, base drum, hands, spoons, $2 hand clappers
3.What is something you find interesting about the piece?

The interesting thing I liked was when they kept passing the ukulele to the left side.