Can Do Task || Act 2

In English, we have finished Act 2 in The Merchant of Venice. Now that we have finished the Act 2 we have to do the Can Bo Task. For the Can Do Task, I have to choose 2 tasks and finish it.

Vocabulary:
Incision - A sharp cut, usually made by a surgeon operating on a patient.
Renowned - Well known for something good.
Casket - A small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valued objects.
Fiend - A devil or evil spirit / A very wicked or cruel person.
Impertinent - Not showing proper respect.
Tedious - Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
Prodigal - Spending money or using resources freely and recklessly.
Garnish - To decorate or embellish something.

The Merchant of Venice || Act 3

Act Three, Scene One

1. Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know that Jessica’s ran away?

- Because Shylock thinks that they knew because no one knew as well as they did and they even knew about the disguise of Jessica when she ran off. Also, the reason Shylock assumes they know that Jessica ran away it's because they are allies with Lorenzo.

2.Complete this quote to suggests Antonio's second misfortune: 

Salerio: Do you hear whether Antonio have had any loss at sea or no? Shylock: There I have another bad match! , a bankrupt. (Black Pg. 95, Blue Pg.63)

3. Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica? (Black Pg. 97, Blue Pg.64)

-Shylock

4. Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what purpose? ‘I will go Tubal, and meet me at our synagogue’ (Black Pg. 99, Blue Pg.66)

- At the Synagogue, the purpose of their meeting is to get Antonio and arrest him when he heard that he was in trouble and he thinks that Antonia can't pay him.

Act Three, Scene Two

1. Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?
- She's worried that Bassanio might choose the wrong casket and she might lose Bassanio's company.

2. Complete this quote ‘I pray you, tarry, pause a day or two before you hazard, for in choosing wrong I lose your company’ (Black Pg. 105, Blue Pg.66)

3. What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets? Finish this quote, ‘Thou meagre lead which rather threatenest than dost promise aught, thy paleness moves me more than eloquence, and here choose I’ (Black Pg. 111, Blue Pg.69)
- Because he thinks that the silver casket is a metal that common coins are made of, on the other side he thinks that the gold is decoration’s nothing but a danger, meant to trick and trap the viewer.
4. Complete Portia’s speech that tells us the expected roles of a woman in marriage. ‘Myself and what is mine, to you and yours is now converted’ (Black Pg. 113, Blue Pg.71)

5. What does the above quote mean?

- It means that everything Portia has in now belonged to Bassanio even herself.

6. What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on? (Black Pg. 116-7, Blue Pg.72-3

- Their decision to marry depends on Bassanio because of Gratiano is a friend of Bassanio and Nerrisa is Poria's lady-in-waiting.

7. How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news? (Black Pg. 119, Blue Pg.72-3)

- Because when he read the letter Bassanio turn pale.

8. What help does Portia offer straightaway? (Black Pg. 123, Blue Pg.76)9.

- She said now that she is half of him so she said to let her bear half the burden and I think she's offering to help him by paying any amount with her money and so nothing will happen to Bassanio's friend.

9. Why do we not expect this help to be successful?

- Because whether they pay Shylock, he still wants the pound of flesh out of Antonio to get revenge.

10. Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio if she knew he had lied about his wealth?

Yes, because she knows Bassanio truly love her and either she is.

Act Three, Scene Three:

1. Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. Finish the quote that tells us this, ‘He seek my life, for reasons I know well, I oft delivered from his forfeitures Many that have at times made moan to me; therefore he hates me’ (Black Pg. 129, Blue Pg.77) \

2. Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to Antonio?

-Because that would threaten the security of all foreign merchant in Venice.

3. Why does Antonio seem resigned to his fate? What two important realisations is this based on? 

- The realisation is that he has given mone to other people even though they are unable to repay his bond.4. Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why?

No, because Antonio knows what the money used for, Antonio only wanted to see Bassanio in his death.

5. Finish this quote ‘Pray God Bassanio come to see me pay his debt, and then I care not’ (Black Pg. 131, Blue Pg.78) 

6. Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy, but demands Justice. Is true justice possible in this case?

Act Three, Scene Four
1. Finish this quote that shows Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio? ‘But if you knew of whom you show this honour, how true a gentleman you send relief’ (Black Pg. 131, Blue Pg.78) 

2. What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do? (Black Pg. 133, Blue Pg.79)

- Since Bassanio is a great friend of Antonio, Portia is planning to rescue Antonio with her small money.

3. What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why?

- She asked them to take charge of the management until her husband comes back 4. Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men?

Because women are not allowed and they also don't want to be recognise

5. Finish this quote which shows how Portia describes the behaviour and attitudes of young men. ‘Like a fine bragging youth, and tell quaint lies, how honorable ladies fell sick and died-’ (Black Pg. 135, Blue Pg.81) 

6. Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected behaviour of a wife?
- No, because Bassanio doesn't even know her plan.

Act Three, Scene Five

1. In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?

- He mentioned that there were enough Christian before and these new Christian will make the pig go up.

2. What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?

She said that she likes Portia more than she can say and also mentioned that Bassanio is lucky to have her as his wife.

Self Directed Learning

This week my goal is to focus so I can finish all my work and publish it on time. My licence went down from an expert, so I am currently in full licence.

Comprehension Box 4

Ancient Egypt 

Aquamarine 8
Score: 12/12
1. The word impenetrable in Paragraph 3 could be replaced with:
(a) Impassable✔️

2. Who used hieroglyphics?
(c) scribes✔️

3. Ancient Egypt developed in its own way because:
(a) of its isolation✔️

4. This text is a type of:
(c) report✔️

5. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is to describe the Nile River's
(b) importance✔️

6. If you were a scribe, which class would you would belong to?
(a) upper✔️

7. It is an opinion, not a fact, that:
(a) the pyramids are engineering marvels✔️

8. The pronoun they in Paragraph 4 refers to the:
(b) Ancient Egyptians✔️

9. You can conclude that in ancient times the Nile River was:
(b) considered a lifeline by the Ancient Egyptians✔️

10. Pharoahs and nobles were similar because they were both:
(c) part of the upper class✔️

11. Which word would be included in a summary of what the Ancient Egyptians thought of their pharaohs?
(a) adored✔️

12. Paragraph 4 is mainly about:

(b) the Ancient Egyptians' ancestry and language.✔️

How do humans and the Earth interact?

How do humans and the earth interact?

• Plant trees and release a oxygen and the O2 is what we breath.
• At the same time we cut trees
• Killing animals habitat.
• We use Fossil fuels such as oil and the Ozone Layer is affected and that makes the Global Warning happen. 
• As the fossil fuel is release into the atmosphere it can react with the other chemical and the Acid Rain happen.
• Plant food and it grows on the ground.
• We NEED water but at the same time we POLLUTE the water.

The Balloon

In Social Studies, we did an experiment about the Earth. We were given a balloon that represents the Earth. We either put in air or let out air as we answer the questions.

1) What happened to your Earth?
Our Earth went through ups and downs, but it stayed average in the end.

2) Why did this happen?
It’s because of some of our question answers were sustainable and some were not.

3) What could we do to stop that from happening? Or make it continue?
We could stop that from happening by making better decisions regarding sustainability.

4) What is one thing we could do to change our behaviour?
We could try to change our behaviour by saving electricity

How to Make Hot Chocolate

The simplest yet the most delicious hot chocolate ever!

 To create the most delicious hot chocolate using simple methods.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Cadbury Drinking Chocolate mix.
• chocolate syrup 
• 2 cups of fresh milk
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• A drop of vanilla extract
• Whipped cream
• Marshmallows

Utensils

• Mug
• Saucepan
• Whisk

Method

1. Combine milk and sugar in a small saucepan and heat it in medium heat until it steams. 
2. After the milk bubbles on the side turn off the heat and add the Cadbury Drinking Chocolate mix and whisk it. Add the chocolate syrup and add a drop of vanilla extract if decide.
3.  Put mixture into your mug.
4. Then add your whipped cream or marshmallows on top if you want to.

If you want your hot chocolate sweeter add, more chocolate syrup. You can put any toppings you like.

The Merchant of Venice || Act 2

Act Two, Scene One

1. This scene opens with the words ‘Mislike me not for my complexion’ Why does the Prince think Portia will have a problem with the colour of his skin?

- Because the Prince of Morroco's skin is dark and he is scared that she won't like him. 

2. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they try and fail to win her? 
- He will never be allowed to marry a woman.

‘You must take your chance, and either not attempt to choose at all, or swear before you choose, if you choose wrong never to speak to a lady afterward in way of marriage’ A2S1 Line 37-42 (Black P.41)

3. Portia tells the Prince of Morocco- ‘Yourself, renowned prince, then stood as fair as any comer I have looked on yet for my affection’ What does this mean? (if you’re unsure check SparkNotes translation)
- He has a chance to marry Portia as any of the suitors she has met so far.

Act Two, Scene Two

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Complete these 2 quotes from the text to support your thinking. A2S2 Line 26- ‘Certainly the Jew is the very devil incarnation’

- Because sometimes Shylock is bad but sometimes his nice and he treats Launcelot really badly.

2. Line 102 ‘I am famished in his service, you may tell every finger I have with my ribs.

3. Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

- Because Gratiano is very loud, gets wild and rude when he gets drunk and Bassaniano is worried that he might embarrass him and he will get the wrong impression.

In lines 114-142...

4. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to 

a. frequent interruptions. ‘He hath a great infection sir, as one would say, to serve- Indeed the short and the long is…’ Line 120-123

b. Contradictions ‘Here’s my son sir, a poor boy- Not a poor boy sir, but   

                                    the rich Jew’s son.

Act Two, Scene Three

1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? 

She thinks that their house is hell.

Complete these quotes:

A- ‘Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil’ (Black Pg. 59, Blue Pg.45).

2. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry?

She is marrying Lorenzo

Act Two, Scene Four

1. How does Jessica get a message to her lover?
She gave a letter to Launcelot and he went to Lorenzo and gave the letter to him.
2. How will she be disguised for the elopement?
As a man wearing the page's uniform(errand)
3. Complete this quote ‘What page's suit she hath in readiness’ (Black Pg. 63, Blue Pg.47).’

Act Two, Scene Five
1. How does Shylock feel about going out for the evening? 
He doesn't want to go and with the Christians, and he thinks something is not gonna go well because he dreamed of money bags.

Complete these quotes: 

"And they have conspired together." (Black Pg. 65, Blue Pg.48).
"There is some ill a-brewing towards my rest, for I did dream of money bags tonight."
(Black Pg. 65, Blue Pg.48)

Act Two, Scene Six

1. Complete this quote that tells us what Jessica threw down to Lorenzo. ‘Here, catch this casket, it is worth the pains’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31)

2. Jessica says ‘I am glad tis night, you do not look on me, For I am much asham’d of my exchange’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31). Why doesn’t Jessica want Lorenzo to see her?

- Because she is dressed up as a boy.

3. Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano? (Black Pg. 71, Blue Pg.52)

- Because they are going to Belmont with a ship and they almost left behind.

Act Two, Scene Seven

1. Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait?
He thinks the gold casket is worthy to contain Portia's portrait because it will be a sin if they put Portia's portrait in the lowest casket.

2. Complete this quote ‘Is’t like that lead contains her; ‘Twere damnation to think so base a thought’ (Black Pg. 79, Blue Pg.54)

3. Portia’s father uses the casket test to find her the most suitable husband. Do you think his test is working?

It's working because they are finding out who is worthy for Portia but at the same time it's not because Portia doesn't want her suitors.

Act Two, Scene Eight

4. What two disasters have happened to Shylock?
Firstly, his daughter runs away with a Christian. Secondly, his daughter stoles all her ducats and jewels.

5. Complete this quote that tells where Shylock thinks Lorenzo & Jessica have gone? ‘The villain in Jew with outcrises raised the duke, who went with him to search Bassanio's ship’ (Black Pg. 81, Blue Pg.55)

6. How did Bassanio and Antonio leave Venice?
On Antonio's ship.

7. ‘In the narrow seas that part the French and English, there miscarried a vessel of our country richly fraught’ (Black P. 83, Blue P.56) What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio? 
His ship might be sunk.

Act Two, Scene Nine

1. What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?

- To make fun of the choices of the suitors.

2. Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden casket?

- He thinks that most people are fools and choose by whatever is flashy or expensive.

3. Complete this quote from the golden casket  ‘He who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire’ (Black Pg. 87, Blue Pg.58)

4. Finish this quote that shows us Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival ‘Come, come, Nerissa; for I long to see quick Cupids post that comes so mannerly’ (Black Pg. 91, Blue Pg.61)

Dream Meal

In ESOL we have to think about our dream meal for entree, main course and for my dessert. We also have to explain why we choose this meal.

Case Study || Rotorua Lake

Case Study

Comprehension Box 3

Aquamarine 2
Score:10/12
Wild about Harry

1. A novelist is one who;
(b) writes stories✔️

2. The genre of Harry Potter series is:
(c) fantasy✔️

3. Which event happened first?
(b) Joanne took a train ride from Manchester to London.✔️

4. The main idea of Paragraph 4 is:
(b) explore the success of the Harry Potter❌

5. It is fair to say that  wizardry is:
(b) passed from generation to generation.✔️

6. Which statement is an opinion, not a fact?
(a)  Books written by females are not popular with boys.✔️

7. A person reading a Harry Potter book would most likely:
(c) not spend so much time watching TV✔️

8. The first Harry Potter title was completed in:
(c)1997❌

9. Which one word could be used to describe JK Rowling.
(b) determined✔️

10. You can conclude that the Harry Potter series is:
(a) popular✔️

11. The idea for Harry Potter first come when Joanne.
(c) was on a train from Manchester to London✔️

12. The word culminates in Paragraph 3 can be replaced with.
(b) concludes✔️

Comprehension Box 2

Magenta 3                                                            
Uncovering the ultimate snake

✓ 1. The fossil was discovered in a:
(b) coalmine

✓ 2. Which statement is a fact, not an opinion/
(c) A snake this size has never been discovered before.

х 3. Titanoboa cerrejonensis and the reticulated python are similar in:
(a) length

✓ 4. Titanoboa cerrejonensis probably become extinct because:
(a) the temperature became too cool to sustain the reptile.

✓ 5. Palaeontologists calculated the age of the fossil by:
(b) studying the age of the rock in which fossil was found.

✓ 6. Titanoboa cerrenjonensis lived ____ after Tyrannosaurus rex.
(b) after

✓ 7. Which is the best subheading that could be given to summarise Paragraph 5?
(a) The ancient climate

✓ 8. This text was written to;
(a) record finding

✓ 9. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is to:
(b) describe and relate the sheer snake size of the snake.

✓ 10. The word hefty in Paragraph 2 means:
(b) weighty

✓ 11. Titanoboa cerrenjonenesis is most like;
(b) an anaconda

✓ 12. You can conclude the author of this text clearly:
(b) consider this fossil find to be awesome.

Sustainability Issue

In Social Studies, we were told to do research about Sustainability issue in New Zealand or in another country and I choose to do Climate Change. Since climate change is a worldwide issue I put all the problem and what is happening on our planet because of climate change.

Climate change is an issue that most people are suffering from it but it’s not just people because animals are also affected by the issue. The wetland before is now dry, ice on the river, lake or ocean are now breaking and melting. Animals that are living in the forest are now dying or leaving their home because the forest they living is now in dangered because the trees are on fire. Also, those animals that are living in sea ice is now starting to melt to the point those animals family are separating.

What causing the issue is the fact that we are ruining the planet and we are cutting the trees. Yes, maybe we are doing it because we have a reason and we are getting benefits from it but at the same time we are also destroying the planet. People is one of the reasons why climate change happened and now people are also affecting it. People didn’t think first before they act and some people don’t know the result after they did it because they are not affected by climate change.  Also one of the cause is we cannot maintain the resources and we are taking too much than we are supposed to get. 

Things being done to solve the issue is to replace the trees we cut and sustain the number of the trees even though we are cutting them to get resources and so people can breathe fresh air. Use the right amount of resources and not taking advantage of it. Not burning the rubbish because it affects the ozone layer and the heat is gonna get worse. Use recycled material so we can reduce the rubbish and we can also avoid the floods that are happening in town and estuary that sometimes are full of rubbish and it causes the fishes to die.

The thing we need to be done to improve the issue is that we can plant plants or trees. Use solar power so we are not using too much energy from other resources and we can renew the energy. People need to learn more about taking care of our environment and animals. We need to preserve the animal habitats because we didn’t preserve their habitats they are not gonna survive. Another thing is that we must reduce water waste because we are taking too much energy and the energy we are wasting can be used in another thing.