The Semester is Winding Down...

Poor Ophelia!!!

Dearest Shakespeareans,

This week, we will NOT be meeting at the Rigby Public Library!!! We will be having class at the Browning's Home in Shelley. I will e-mail out their address to you today.

Those in Rexburg or Rigby who need a ride from me, I will be leaving my home at 11:30AM. I only have room for 10, besides my kids and I, so LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU NEED A RIDE!!! Call me at 754-9916. In other news, we have lots and lots of exciting things happening as this semester comes to an end! :-)

• To announce OFFICIALLY: We WILL be performing "Much Ado About Nothing" on May 20, 21, and 22, 2010. *YAY!!!*

Here are some other VERY important dates coming up:
November 25th: NO CLASS!!! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
December 9th: LAST DAY OF CLASS!!! All Ten Step requirements must be done by this date at the very latest!
December 16th: Ten Step PARTY during our usual class time (12:30 to 3:00pm) AT MY HOUSE. You will not want to miss this awesome celebration, so get those Ten Steps done!!!Jan. 9, 2010 (Saturday): PARENT MEETING for Second Semester (3:00pm) Location TBA

Jan. 9, 2010 (Saturday): PARENT RENAISSANCE NIGHT for First Semester Students and Parents (6-8pm) Location TBA
January 13, 2010: Second Semester Class starts!!!

THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reading Assignment: Act V Scene 1

2. Writing Assignment: (LAST ONE!!!) Write a Summary of Hamlet

3. Bonus Question!: What is the square mileage of Denmark?

4. Presentations:

• Ashlynn R: Mysticism and Animals
• Madison B. and Kassidy R.: Elizabethan Dance

RACE TO ROYALTY: We are getting there! Lots of great strides being made in reading more and more plays by the Bard!

Y.E.S. Royalty Status-- November 18, 2009
Student	Ranking	# to Read
Baird, Chelsea	Magistrate	4
Ball, Caleb	Commoner	6
Ball, Johanna	Commoner	6
Black, HeatherJane	QUEEN!!!	***
Browning, Tanner	Guildsman	5
Browning, Madison	Marchioness	***
Dye, Amber	QUEEN!!!	***
Dye, Janna	Princess	***
Dye, Natalie	Countess	1
Dye, Sarah	Countess	1
Elkington, Clay	Guildsman	5
Elkington, Tex	Guildsman	5
Fahnestock, Eilee	Duchess	***
Jones, Amira	Countess	1
Jones, Summer	Magistrate	4
Kendell, Elizabeth	Marchioness	***
Kendell, Lewis	Baron	2
Keppner, Brennan	KING!!!	***
Keppner, Lliam	Marquess	***
Keppner, Morganne	Countess	1
King, Brock	Baron	2
Loosli, Amanda	Baroness	2
Lowry, Anika	Knight	3
Pearson, Hannah	Marquess	***
Pingel, Jacob	KING!!!	***
Roberts, Andrew	Marquess	***
Rowberry, Ashlynn	Marchioness	***
Rowberry, Kassidy	Duchess	***
Smith, Ryker	Prince	***
Ward, Blythe	QUEEN!!!	***
Warner, Monica	QUEEN!!!	***
Warner, Shelly	QUEEN!!!	***

*** = At least Seven plays have been read for the Ten Steps

TEN STEPS REMINDER:

We will be having an AWESOME party in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 16th for those who complete ALL of the Ten Steps. Here are the Ten Steps so that you can help and encourage your student to reach their goals!

1. See, read, or listen to 7 or more Shakespeare Plays
2. Hand in the completed Vocabulary Sheets
3. Read "HAMLET" and discuss it in class
4. Help plan the Parents' Shakespeare Faire (which will happen the first Saturday in January)
5. Turn in the "Uncommon Usage" word list
6. Turn in the completed "Common Old English Terms" sheet
7. Explain "Iambic Pentameter" to the Class Mentor. (Mrs. Keppner went over this in class !)
8. Make a 10 minute presentation on an assigned Elizabethan Era topic
9. Recite from memory the assigned Set Piece
10. Write a summary of the play, "HAMLET"

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 754-9916. Thanks for all your support-- I have so enjoyed having you all in our Y.E.S. class! :-)

Sincerely,
Mrs. Rachel Keppner, Mentor

This Week...

Here are this week's assignments, due TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 4th :

READING ASSIGNMENT: For Wednesday, students should read Act IV, Scenes 1-4 of Hamlet

WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Describe what it feels like after you have done something wrong or bad.

BONUS Question: What is Fortinbras?

Race to Royalty:
We will crown BLYTHE WARD as a Queen tomorrow!!! *YAY!* :-) I can't wait to see how many plays everyone reads, watches, or listens to this week! :-)

PRESENTATIONS:
We had great presentations this week by Janna, Sarah, Caleb and Johanna! Great job!!! :-) Below are the presentations for next week. Remember, you can be as creative as you want to be! Each presentation should last no longer than 10 minutes.

• Ryker Smith: The Four Humors

• Amanda Loosli: Death, Burial, and Ghosts

• Amber Dye: Elizabethan Music

If you need help, or have any questions or concerns, please call me at 754-9916. Thanks for all your support-- I love our Y.E.S. class! :-)

Love, Mrs. Keppner