Sec 3: MSND Act 2 Scene 2

In-class:
- Discussion on Act 2 Scene 2 (pages 99 - 101)

• Lysander's proclamations of love to Helena

Homework:
- Significant quote (2.2.155-156): write in a paragraph what theme(s) does the quote touch on, the reference it makes, and discuss the significance of the serpent.

Sec 2: Internal vs. External Conflicts

In-class:
- Students given Spelling List 5
-Recap on narrative structure, tension/suspense, and advantages and disadvantages of first and third person POV
- Watched Scream video clip
- Played conflict card game
- Watched video clips on internal vs. external conflicts
- Students taught explicitly what are internal and external conflicts

Sec 3: MSND Act 2 Scene 2

In-class:
- Discussion on Act 2 Scene 2 (pages 89 - 99)

• Significance of the lullaby
• Oberson's characterization
• Lysander and Hermia's characterization
• Helena's characterization

Sec 3: MSND Act 2 Scene 1 & Scene 2

In-class:
- Preview of 'O' levels Paper 2 (MSND)
- Act 2 Scene 1: finished up discussion on Demetrius and Helena
- Act 2 Scene 2: introduced the theme of Sleep and Dreams, as well as Reality vs. Illusion and Reason vs. Irrationality

Sec 2: Different Points of Views

In-class:
- Fiction 55: individual work based on a picture (old man)
- Video clips are shown for the discussion of advantages and disadvantages of different POVs


Homework:
- Continue writing a story in a different POV (either Ah Kum or the aunt)

Sec 2: Narrative Struction and Tension & Suspense

In-class:
- Students brainstormed creative interpretations of the word 'Flight'
- Introduced Narrative Structure
- Recap on Tension & Suspense
- Fiction 55: students to write a complete narrative strictly in 55 words

Sec 3: MSND Act 2 Scene 1

In-class:
- Review of Oberon & Titania's relationship
- Discussion on Demetrius and Helena

Homework:

- Please study ALL materials from the start of Act 1 Scene 1 till Wed's class (Jul 7)

- Passage Base Question (PBQ) test on MONDAY JULY 12th, 2010

Sec 2: Practice Compre

In-class:
- Spelling test #4
- Went through Passage B questions
- Time given in class to complete Summary question

Sec 2: Term 3 Week 1

In-class:
- Katrina Compre Review
- Katrina Summary Review
- Preview of Term 3's schedule (narrative writing & letter writing)
- Preview of EL 'O' level paper 1 & paper 2

Homework:
- Comprehension Passage A questions (due Fri, Jul 2)
- Comprehension Passage B questions (due Tue, Jul 6)
- Summary (due Tue, Jul 6)
- Study for Spelling Test 4

SPELLING TEST 4 on TUESDAY JULY 6th

Sec 3: MSND Act 2 Scene 1

In-class:
- Discussion on Oberon and Titania's relationship
- Significant quotes and questions

Homework:
- Review Act 1 Scene 1 to Act 2 Scene 2
- Holiday assignments (irony essay & MSND worksheet)

PBQ TEST on JULY 12 (Monday)
Note that PBQ test which originally was scheduled on July 7 (Wed) has now been re-scheduled to July 12 (Monday). Please review all the scenes that have been covered since the start of MSND.