A Midsummer Night’s
Dream
By William Shakespeare
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Reading and Writing Schedule
Day Number
Reading
Writing
One
1-2
Two
3-5
Three
6-8
Four
9-11
8-9
Five
Catch Up
10-12
Six
12-14
13
Seven
15-17
14-15
Eight
18-20
17
Nine
20-23
18-19
Ten
24-25
21
Eleven
26-29
22-23
Twelve
30-33
24-25
Thirteen
34-37
26
Fourteen
38-41
27-28
Fifteen
42-45
Choose Your Essay Topic
Sixteen
46-49
Start Getting Ideas for Essay
Seventeen
50-53
30-31
Eighteen
54-57
32-33
Nineteen
58-61
35
Twenty
62-66
36-37
Twenty-One
Catch Up
38
Twenty-Two
Catch Up
39-40
Twenty-Three
Catch Up
Essay First Draft
Twenty-Four
Catch Up
Twenty-Five
Catch Up
Essay Second Draft
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ENGLISH 10
CHARACTER COMMITTEES
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Each pair will take a character and follow that character(s) throughout the play. (Those
students with more than one need to focus on each and distinguish different
personalities.) The assignment requires two products: a) the written notes to share with
your peers b) a five minutes presentation summarizing your findings and conclusions.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Lysander
Demetrius
Helena
Hermia
Oberon
Titania
Theseus
Hippolyta
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
Egeus
Robin/Puck
Quince
Snug
Bottom
Flute
Snout
Starveling
1) List five character traits
2) Find at least one quote/example from the play that supports the trait
3) List the character's main objectives. (find at least two)
4) Find at least one quote/example from the play that supports each objective.
5) Describe how the character talks—in what verse pattern, in what style. Find a
sentence that demonstrates this style.
6) Create a life-size cut-out of the character from butcher paper. Make sure the clothing
is representative of the period in which the play occurred. (Partner up with other(s)
that have your character so you only create ONE cut out)
7) Type your report (one for each group) and email or bring to me in an electronic
version or Monday morning BEFORE school, so that I can copy it for others in class.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act I Response Notes
A.
Plot: Write 5 CDs about the plot of this act:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Select one significant quote in this chapter. Write it below, include
page number. Tell me why it is significant to you.
Page # ________
Quote:
Why:
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C.
Questions: What questions did you have while you were reading? List
them below. Supply answers when you find them.
1.
2.
3.
D.
What connections did you make to the “real world”?
1.
2.
3.
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Act One Translation
Provide a line-by-line translation for the following passage from the first act of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Act One, Scene One
EGEUS
Full of vexation come I, with complaint
Against my child, my daughter Hermia.
Stand forth, Demetrius. My noble lord,
This man hath my consent to marry her.
Stand forth, Lysander: and my gracious duke,
This man hath bewitch'd the bosom of my child;
Thou, thou, Lysander, thou hast given her rhymes,
And interchanged love-tokens with my child:
Thou hast by moonlight at her window sung,
With feigning voice verses of feigning love,
And stolen the impression of her fantasy
With bracelets of thy hair, rings, gawds, conceits,
Knacks, trifles, nosegays, sweetmeats, messengers
Of strong prevailment in unharden'd youth:
With cunning hast thou filch'd my daughter's heart,
Turn'd her obedience, which is due to me,
To stubborn harshness: and, my gracious duke,
Be it so she; will not here before your grace
Consent to marry with Demetrius,
I beg the ancient privilege of Athens,
As she is mine, I may dispose of her:
Which shall be either to this gentleman
Or to her death, according to our law
Immediately provided in that case.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 1: (Act 1)
PREWRITING:
Outline the problem that Hermia faces as the play open. Provide specific details as to who it involves, how
history plays a roll, and what the law says. Also, include any connections that you may have to it.
(minimum of 10 pieces)
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ENGLSIH 10
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 2: (Act 1)
DRAFTING:
Write two paragraphs in which you either defend or attack the rights of Hermia
in Act one. Use specific lines from the text to illustrate your points.
PART OF ESSAY
Topic sentence for
paragraph 1
YOUR EXAMPLE
MEET STANDARD?
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
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Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 1
Topic sentence for
paragraph 2
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 2
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
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Act Two Translation
Provide a line-by-line translation for the following passage from the second act of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Act Two, Scene Two
PUCK
Through the forest have I gone.
But Athenian found I none,
On whose eyes I might approve
This flower's force in stirring love.
Night and silence.--Who is here?
Weeds of Athens he doth wear:
This is he, my master said,
Despised the Athenian maid;
And here the maiden, sleeping sound,
On the dank and dirty ground.
Pretty soul! she durst not lie
Near this lack-love, this kill-courtesy.
Churl, upon thy eyes I throw
All the power this charm doth owe.
When thou wakest, let love forbid
Sleep his seat on thy eyelid:
So awake when I am gone;
For I must now to Oberon.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Acts 2-3 Response Notes
A.
Plot: Write 5 CDs about the plot of this act:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Select one significant quote in this chapter. Write it below, include
page number. Tell me why it is significant to you.
Page # ________
Quote:
Why:
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C.
Questions: What questions did you have while you were reading? List
them below. Supply answers when you find them.
1.
2.
3.
D.
What connections did you make to the “real world”?
1.
2.
3.
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Act Three Translation
Provide a line-by-line translation for the following passage from the third act of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Act Three, Scene One
TITANIA
Out of this wood do not desire to go:
Thou shalt remain here, whether thou wilt or no.
I am a spirit of no common rate;
The summer still doth tend upon my state;
And I do love thee: therefore, go with me;
I'll give thee fairies to attend on thee,
And they shall fetch thee jewels from the deep,
And sing while thou on pressed flowers dost sleep;
And I will purge thy mortal grossness so
That thou shalt like an airy spirit go.
Peaseblossom! Cobweb! Moth! and Mustardseed!
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ENGLSIH 10
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Name _____________________________________
period _______
SECTION 1: (Acts 2-3)
PREWRITING:
Use a visual organizer to describe what has happened to the lovers (Hermia, Helena, Demetrius, and
Lysander) in Acts 2 and 3
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 2: (Acts 2-3)
DRAFTING:
Write two paragraphs in which you first, describe the relationship between
Titania and Oberon, and second, determine whether or not you believe it to be a good
one. Use specific lines from the text to illustrate your points.
PART OF ESSAY
Topic sentence for
paragraph 1
YOUR EXAMPLE
MEET STANDARD?
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
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Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 1
Topic sentence for
paragraph 2
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 2
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Acts 4 & 5 Response Notes
A.
Plot: Write 5 CDs about the plot of this act:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Select one significant quote in this chapter. Write it below, include
page number. Tell me why it is significant to you.
Page # ________
Quote:
Why:
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C.
Questions: What questions did you have while you were reading? List
them below. Supply answers when you find them.
1.
2.
3.
D.
What connections did you make to the “real world”?
1.
2.
3.
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Act Four Translation
Provide a line-by-line translation for the following passage from the fourth act of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Act Four, Scene One
LYSANDER
My lord, I shall reply amazedly,
Half sleep, half waking: but as yet, I swear,
I cannot truly say how I came here;
But, as I think,--for truly would I speak,
And now do I bethink me, so it is,-I came with Hermia hither: our intent
Was to be gone from Athens, where we might,
Without the peril of the Athenian law.
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Act Five Translation
Provide a line-by-line translation for the following passage from the fifth act of
A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Act Four, Scene One
PUCK
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
And this weak and idle theme,
No more yielding but a dream,
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
And, as I am an honest Puck,
If we have unearned luck
Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,
We will make amends ere long;
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
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ENGLSIH 10
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Name _____________________________________
period _______
SECTION 1: (Acts 4-5)
PREWRITING:
Use a visual organizer to plot the events that occur in Acts 4 and 5 that lead to the conclusion of the play.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM WRITING ASSIGNMENT
SECTION 2: (Acts 4-5)
DRAFTING:
Write two paragraphs in which you either defend Puck as a good and righteous
character, or you condemn his as a mischievous troublemaker. Use specific lines from
the text to illustrate your points.
PART OF ESSAY
Topic sentence for
paragraph 1
YOUR EXAMPLE
MEET STANDARD?
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 1
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
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Topic sentence for
paragraph 2
Subject & an opinion?
With 3+ cm words?
Concrete detail 1
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 1
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concrete detail 2
Is this a detail? What
kind? Transition?
Lead-in? actions?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this an opinion that
extends or explains the
detail? With 3+ cm
words?
Commentary about
detail 2
Is this a different
opinion that extends or
explains? With 3+ cm
words?
Concluding sentence
which summarizes
paragraph 2
Use any similar words
from the paragraph?
Give an overall
opinion of subject in
TS? With 3+ cm
words?
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Essay
Read the following prompts carefully. You are encouraged to choose your topic early and record response
notes accordingly. Your essay will be at least 5-paragraphs, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
Prewrite due: Day 21
First draft due: Day 23
Second draft due Day 25
Final draft due: Day 26
PROMPTS:
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream is classified as a comedy. Using evidence from the play, write an
essay that explains why this play is funny. Address both humor within the actual text and ways in
which the director can bring out the humor depending on the audience.
•
As you personally see it today, what is the nature of love? How does A Midsummer Night’s Dream
refute or prove your position?
•
In general, the characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream are unaware of the existence of the
fairies, yet they play a key role in the plot. What is the role of mythology in A Midsummer Night’s
Dream? What theme or themes does it bring to the surface?
Points
80
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10)
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Description
Maintains consistent focus on the topic and has ample supporting details
Has a logical organizational pattern and conveys a sense of completeness and wholeness
Provides transitions which clearly serve to connect ideas
Maintains adequate focus on the topic and has adequate supporting details
Has a logical organizational pattern and conveys a sense of wholeness and completeness,
although some lapses occur
Provides adequate transitions in an attempt to connect ideas
Demonstrates an inconsistent focus and includes some supporting details, but may include
extraneous or loosely related material
Shows an attempt at an organizational pattern, but exhibits little sense of wholeness and
completeness
Provides transitions which are weak or inconsistent
Demonstrates little or no focus and few supporting details which may be inconsistent or
interfere with the meaning of the text
Has little evidence of an organizational pattern or any sense of wholeness and completeness
Provides transitions which are poorly utilized, or fails to provide transitions
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Conventions
Points
Description
20
• Consistently follows the rules of standard English for spelling of commonly used words
• Consistently exhibits the use of complete sentences except where purposeful phrases or
clauses are used for effect
• Indicates paragraphs consistently
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• Generally follows the rules of standard English for spelling of commonly used words
• Generally exhibits the use of complete sentences except where purposeful phrases are used
for effect
• Indicates paragraphs for the most part
5
• Mostly does not follow the rules of standard English for spelling of commonly used words
• Mostly does not follow the rules of standard English for capitalization and punctuation
• Exhibits errors in sentence structure that impede communication
• Mostly does not indicate paragraphs
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