Do Now:

Do you think Bottoms friends will believe his story about

Titania and the fairies? Why or why not?

Objectives
SWBAT: Investigate the functions and purposes of drama in cultural

and historical contexts.

IOT: Analyze the play, A Midsummer Nights Dream, by William
Shakespeare.
Guided Instruction: We will read Act 4, scene 2 together in our circle.
Independent Work: You will complete your Act 4 study guides, as well
as complete a Writing prompt regarding Act 4.
Exit Ticket: Make a prediction for Act 5.
Homework: Complete any work not finished in class.

REMEMBER: All makeup work is due by Friday, December 12, 2014.

Check the blog, check your grade, take any papers you need! (You are
the person responsible for YOUR grade!)

Vocabulary: Direct Instruction

Antithesis: a person or thing that is the direct opposite

of someone or something else.

Example: Harry Potter and Voldemort
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

- Charles Dickens

Act 4, scene 2: Checkpoints

Guided Instruction
How are the characters finding resolution with their

problems that occurred in Acts 1-3?

Which characters have changed from Act 1? Give
examples. (i.e. Theseus, Demetrius, Helena, etc.)
What is your reaction to Titanias forgiveness of
Obersons terrible deeds?
How might Bottom be an antithesis or opposite, of
Theseuss character?
What do you believe Shakespeare is actually saying
about true love and infatuation?

Writing Prompt: Independent Work

Discuss Bottoms reaction when he rejoins his friends.

Why does he tell them so little about his experience?

Do you think he is simply unwilling to do so, or is he
simply unable to express himself clearly? Give reasons
for your answer. Remember everything you already
know about Bottom.
1-2 paragraph response

Exit Ticket
Make a prediction for Act (5) based on the details from

Acts 1-4. (Remember Act 5 is the final act of the play.)

Homework: Complete any work not finished in class.
The LAST day to turn in makeup work is FRIDAY!!