Merchant Of Venice Act 2 - Scene 1 Reflection

Now we have started Act II, here are the questions for scene one. This was a short scene.

We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. What is it?He does not want portia to be racist and dislike him because of his skin color.

If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they fail to win her?They may never marry another woman.

What is Portia’s opinion of the Prince of Morocco- give examples.

He is ok, She warns him about the punishment for choosing the wrong casket.

Merchant Of Venice Act 1 - Scene 3 Reflection

Now the questions for the third scene of The Merchant Of Venice

Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
Yes, he seems like he thinks he could

Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why?
His business because he does not require ships which are likely to sink.

Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio?
Because he is a jew and they think pork contains the devil.

What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?
Not charging interest

Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving is not involved. Does he convince Antonio? Give evidence.
No, Antonio said that it was something that was out of the man's control

Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges?
Antonio says he will probably do the things again, but he also said he should lend it to an enemy rather than a friend so it is easier to exact revenge

How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?
He is not happy about the bond.

The Comprehension Box - Charcoal 6

We are doing the comprehension box, we read a story and answer questions. This time I read 'Isadora's Secret', a girl finds a strange room where time stands still.

Questions:

1. Which word from paragraph 1 is a synonym for maze?

(a) measly

(b) sorrow

(c) labyrinth

2. Isadora was told to borrow the book by:

(a) her English teacher

(b) the librarian

(c) her father

3. Paragraph 4 is mainly about Isadora's:

(a) confusion

(b) discovery

(c) panic

4. Which event occurred first? Isadora:

(a) read the book

(b) discovered the wooden door

(c) ran up the stairs

5. In Paragraph 1, Isadora's feelings about the library could be summarized as:

(a) 'too many books and too much time'

(b) 'not enough books and not enough time'

(c) 'too many books and not enough time'

6. The pronoun it in Paragraph 3 refers to the:

(a) library

(b) corridor

(c) door

7.The word nook in Paragraph 5 means:

(a) a secluded place

(b) a type of chair

(c) a secret

8. Who else already knew about the secret nook?

(a) Mr Barker and the librarian

(b) only Mr Barker

(c) only the librarian

9. While Isadora was sitting on the chair and reading, time:

(a) had moved faster

(b) had moved slower

(c) stood still

10. You can conclude the librarian knew Isadora had read the book because:

(a) she read the books title and knew about the secret nook

(b) Isadora had been missing for such a long time

(c) it was her favorite book also

11. Which statement contains a fact and an opinion

(a) A poem was written on parchment which was hanging on the wall

(b) Old-style language is difficult to read

(c) The chair was covered with green fabric and was very comfortable

12. The next time Isadora visits the library, she will most probably:

(a) tell everyone she encounters her secret

(b) borrow a book and leave immediately

(c) choose a book and head directly to the wooden door

Key:

My answers

Right answers

Reflection & Learning Goal

Last week I managed to read two peoples lines and write two blogs, this week I wish to do three.

Merchant Of Venice Act 1 - Scene 2 Reflection

Here is the second scenes questions for The Merchant Of Venice.

How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s?
She is also sad and tired just like Antonio.

What is the reason for her mood?
She doesn't get a choice in who she marries.

Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?
Yes, that's why she is there.

Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far

Awful.

Merchant Of Venice Scene 1 - Act 1 Reflection

In English we have started our topic on Shakespeare, we are reading The Merchant Of Venice and have been given some questions to answer.

Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?

His friends suggest maybe he is worried about his money and ships or maybe he is in love. Antonio denies both.

Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood?

No not really, he pretty much said cheer up before you become a wrinkly old sack.

What are your first impressions of Bassanio?

He is the kind who borrows stuff and takes ages to give it back.

Is Bassanio in love?

Yes, he is head over heels for Portia.

Why does he need to borrow money again now

to impress Portia, since he wants to marry here.

Nightmare Adventure

Here is a scary story I wrote for english.

Life’s all happy and fun when you’re a young kid just recently into primary school unless you go
through a cursed adventure full of all the things you’re afraid of. This was the case for Ember who
was only in her second week since starting school. She dresses in warm clothes with pockets that
could house her favorite teddie. It started after a regular day of school, the rain was pouring and her
brother hadn’t arrived to walk her home. She had an umbrella, of course, since the weather report
said there would be rain. She was getting cold and thought she should start walking home, all but one
teacher had gone home and she didn’t want to bother him. When she left the gate the rain started
getting heavier, she put up her hand like she had seen brother do. As the rain hit her hand she
yanked it back, the rain was as hard as hail. Then she was knocked off her feet by a large scary dog
trailing a broken lead. This sent her straight to tears, she had seen this dog on past walk homes with
brother but never talked to it. She ran off leaving the dog confused, it didn’t usually scare people
away. She had dropped the umbrella when she ran away from the dog and it was still raining hard.
Cold and scared Ember ran for the nearest shelter from the rain, a small alley. Whoops bad choice,
as she rounded the corner she saw something that sent her adrenaline into overload. Just ahead of
her she could see two very violent looking men, one wielding a knife. She was afraid of knives and
sharp things after dropping one through her foot that time she got in the cutlery drawer. The men
were yelling at each other using all the swear words they knew. That’s when one of them thrust the
knife through the other’s chest. The dying man locked eyes with Ember, anger, fear and betrayal in
his eyes. This told the other man of her presence, she dashed behind a dumpster. She hoped
against hope she hadn’t been spotted, she didn't want to end up like the man. She was worried that
he would stick his face round the dumpster and stab her before she knew what was happening. That
didn’t happen but she was sure it would. The living man cautiously walked past knife still in hand. He
left the alley. Ember took this as a chance for her to run in the opposite direction, so she ran not
knowing where she was headed. She tripped and fell landing near another exit to the alley. A kind
looking old lady just so happened to be putting her trash out at the time and saw her fall. The lady
rushed to help, after what Ember had just been through she probably looked homeless. Carrying
Ember on her back she took her back to her house. Ember didn’t complain she was really tired and
fell asleep on the journey there. As her eyelids flicked open she was confused for a time not knowing
where she was. She soon remembered that an old lady had taken her home after seeing her fall over
in the alley. As Ember surveyed her surroundings, she could see shelves and shelves full of dolls.
There was a dim flickering lightbulb above where she was lying and a brighter light coming from
behind a curtain covered doorway. The curtain was drawn and the old lady came through, medical kit
in hand, “now let's take a look at that knee” she said in a soft, cooing voice. With all the adrenaline
from fear and exhaustion, she hadn’t even noticed her knee was raw and bleeding. The old lady
washed her bleeding knee and tied a bandage around it. Ember was grateful but the lights stopped
and Ember could no longer see the old lady. The lights came back only a few seconds later and all
the dolls were gone, the old lady too. The hands wrapped around her neck and Ember was thrust
into the air. The dolls were on the ceiling the old lady too, the old lady was missing her head though.
The dolls were covered in blood and some had knives, they were probably going to kill her. As a doll
thrust a knife towards her neck she woke up, it was just a bad dream. Ember was in a hospital bed,
her mother told her she had caught hypothermia and had been asleep for three days. Then she told
her mom of her NIGHTMARE ADVENTURE.

What am I learning?Creative writing, horror.
How does this work show my learning?I made a horror story, that's creative.
What am I wondering as a result of this learning?

If this story could be scarier.