The Sword in the Stone, Chapter 10/ Allie / Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2

Grade 12

• Pop quiz!
• Discussed the development of Kay's character and the society of the "outlaws."
• HW: Chapters 11 and 12.

Grade 10

• Pop quiz!
• Discussed the continuing development of Holden's character, the importance of Allie's death to Holden, the symbolism of the red hat and the writing style of the paragraph reporting on Allie's death. That's what it is: a report, like a story in a newspaper devoid of emotional content. This reveals that Allie's death is still fresh in Holden's life. He can't let go.
• HW: Chapters 7 and 8

Grade 9

• Pop quiz!
• Read and discussed Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 with attention to Romeo and Juliet's behavior and Shakespeare's figurative language.
• HW: Read scenes 3 and 4.