Amy Leskow

Oral Presentation
Modern Translation
Making A Picture Book

Name____________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________      The Taming of the Shrew unit sheet 

C Layer (50 points possible). Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, discussing,, reading and doing. You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.  

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Choose 15 words from the play that you do  20 _________ ________

not know, look up their definitions and create flash

cards. Learn them.

              

2. Summarize one of the scenes using transitions  10 _________ ________

and a strong topic sentence. 

3. Create a 20 question multiple choice test with  20 _________ ________

an answer key. Be sure each question has at least 4

choices of which 2 are possible answers, but one is the best. 

4. Construct a diorama for any scene in the play.  10 _________ ________ 

5. Complete any one of the Act review sheets.  10 _________ ________ 

 

6. Complete the outline study guide for the play. 20 _________ ________

 

7. Character Wheels. In a  large circle on plain   10 _________ ________

   paper, write one character's name in the center.

   In each quarter of the wheel, list one of the following

   categories and describe the character in terms of it:

   Background, Physical Appearance, Temperament,

   and Ideas. Include three descriptions in each category. 

8. Complete a Cause and Effect Organizer. On a 10 _________ ________

plain sheet of paper, draw three columns and label them

as follows: Cause of, Event, and Effect of. Record 5

events with respective causes and effects.   

9. Make a portrait of a main character that remains  10 _________ ________

true to the description in the text. Under the picture

include at least three quotes from the play that provide

description of this character. 
 

10. Complete the Reading Guide Questions packet as  20 _________ ________

you read.  

B Layer (30 points possible). Choose one of the activities below. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, writing , discussion, reading and doing. You will be assessed using the rubric particular to your choice. 

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. With a partner or two, act out a scene  30 _________ ________

      in Elizabethan English or one translated

into modern English. Rehearse and be ready

to perform for the class. Use props/ costumes.

Memorize your lines. 

2. Create a two page modern translation  30 _________ ________

of a section of the play. Be sure to stay true

to the story and use stage directions.  

3. Create a children’s book that tells  30 _________ ________

the story of The Taming of the Shrew. Stay

true to the play and be sure to include pictures. 
 
 

A Layer (20 points possible). Get an “A” level worksheet, find two current,

reliable sources on the topic, and create a bibliography for each one. Then summarize the main points of each source on the “A” level worksheet. Next, draft your opinion on the issue citing your research for support. Your opinion should be in paragraph form, include citations, and be a minimum of 200 words.

Proofread, edit and type your final draft. Turn in the following:

_________final (typed) draft with citations

_________“A” level worksheet completed

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned

Choose one question to answer:

1. Why do different cultures have    20 _________ ________

   different gender roles?

   2. Who is the antagonist and who is    20 _________ ________

   the protagonist in the play? Why?

   3. Why is the divorce rate so high in    20 _________ ________

the United States?