D. LOOKING BACK AT ACT 3 1. Overview Pair Activity
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With your partner, turn to page 4 of your portfolio to write one sentence or phrase in the box for each scene in Act 3. This sentence or phrase should sum up the main action in that scene.
2. Quotes Quiz Turn to page 47 of your portfolio to review the important quotes for Act 3.
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3. Individual Assignment – Choose one of the following activities: (a) Themes: Discuss the theme of love and marriage in this act.
(b) Setting: Compare and contrast the world of Belmont and the world of Venice.
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(c) What If…?: What if the scene with Shylock, Antonio and the Jailer in Act 3, Scene 3 was reported on Twitter as breaking news? Imagine you are an onlooker witnessing the scene and tweet the main action as it unfolds. Turn to page 50 of your portfolio to write your tweets in modern English. A good tweet: l
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Is short and to the point (less than 140 characters). Is clearly written.
Attracts readers’ attention by asking a question or revealing interesting news/facts. Uses a hashtag (#) in front of a key word or an important topic.
