Much Ado About Nothing - Write a scene

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare explores the ins and outs of romantic relationships. One of the reasons Shakespeare's plays are so popular hundreds of years later is that the same issues are relevant.

Your assignment is to write a scene based on one of the following scenarios. The best scenes will be chosen to be acted out in class tomorrow as auditions for the roles for in-class reading of the play. You will receive extra credit if your scene is chosen.

Guidelines:

• You may work alone OR with another person
• Your scene must have at least 3 characters
• 3-5 sentence description of each character (age, physical description, personality, etc)
• 2 -3 pages long
• Your scene must include a clear conflict and a clear resolution
• Use appropriate language
• Write in Microsoft Word and then post as a comment to this blog

SCENARIOS
1. Someone informs you that your boyfriend/girlfriend is cheating on you and tells you when and where you can catch them on a secret date together.

2. A middle-aged man/woman talks to his/her friends about the benefits of remaining single for life.

3. You and your friends talk about a guy and girl who would be perfect for each other.

4. You find out your brother/sister has lied about one of your good friends and ruined his/her relationship.

5. A guy and girl act like they hate each other but deep down really love each other.

6. You ask for your friend’s approval of a guy/girl before you try to win their heart.

7. You eavesdrop on a conversation about how someone who you think hates you actually loves you.

8. You find out the person you’re about to marry has cheated on you—right before he/she walks down the aisle.

The Crucible - ACT Prompt

1. Type your free write into a word document.

2. Decide whether you will AGREE or DISAGREE with Proctor's decision to be hanged.

3. Cut out the parts of your free write that do not make sense for your argument.

4. Transfer the material from your free write and your quotes from yesterday into the following outline format.

a) Introduction
b) Reason 1 - include quote from book w/page #
c) Reason 2 - include quote from book w/page #
d) Reason 3 - include quote from book w/page #
e) Acknowledge and oppose other argument
f) Conclusion

5. Make sure your essay is in proper MLA format.

6. Print your draft and make sure I mark it before you leave class.

The Crucible - Write Act 4

Today you will be writing your version of Act 4 of The Crucible.

Guidelines:

Must take place in the courtroom
Must include at least 5 characters
Must include at least 10 lines of stage directions
Must include at least 20 lines of dialogue
Must reveal the fate of John Proctor and Abigail Williams
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