Shakespearian PopSonnet In your groups of 3 4

Shakespearian Pop-Sonnet • In your groups of 3 -4, read the two sonnets your group was given and verbally translate each sonnets theme. You may also refer to www. shakespeare-online. com/sonnets/ for assistance with the translation. • Once your group has identified the meaning of the sonnet, you must choose ONE you will use for this assignment. Keep in mind you will need to find a popular song which has a similar theme.

Shakespearian Pop-Sonnet continued… • Once you have chosen your sonnet, write down the website translation, and then as a group you need to translate each line into present day words you would use. (Translating the translation. Or in other words…high school lingo) • Next, your groups task is to find a song which has the same/similar theme or meaning. • Using at least 7 lines of the sonnet, your group must create a scene which follows the plot structure outline. **You will have other dialogue, but must include 7 lines from your sonnet. Your song will be used to introduce and conclude your scene. • Make sure your lyrics are School Appropriate!

Pop sonnet Grading criteria: +50 pts. 1. Sonnet is an appropriate match to song: +3 *common themes/meaning +2 * similar words present in both+2 2. A minimum of 7 lines from the sonnet are used. +5 3. Created scene is appropriate for song & sonnet. +5 *Actions reflect words and meanings. +2 *Blocking is effective. +2 *Props used are appropriate/effective. +2 4. All group members are involved in performance. +10 5. Song is effectively used to introduce and conclude scene. +3 6. Typed copy of script is provided. +7 *sonnet and song lines are identified in bold. +4 7. Title Banner is neat and complete with sonnet and song choice identified. +3 *Title of Scene *Shakespeare’s Sonnet #____ *“Title of Song” and Artist. Put group names and period on BACK!