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  Year 10 Students' Note on Antony and Cleopatra Historical Background Antony and Cleopatra is one of William Shakespeare’s Roman plays, based on the real historical figures Mark Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. The play is set during the Roman Empire, particularly around the time of the fall of the Roman Republic. It dramatizes the historical events following Julius Caesar’s assassination and the subsequent civil wars, including the struggle for power between Octavius Caesar, Mark Antony, and others. The central conflict revolves around Antony's divided loyalties between his Roman duties and his love for Cleopatra. Playwright Background: William Shakespeare William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in the English language. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he wrote 38 plays, including comedies, tragedies, and histories. His works explore themes such as love, power, ambition, betrayal, and human nature. Antony...

  NOTE: Each essay delivery must 450 words in length. Week Essay Type Essay Topic/Question 1 Narrative Write a story that illustrates the saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." 2 Descriptive Describe a memorable event that took place in your school and the impact it had on you. 3 Argumentative "Technology has done more harm than good." Argue for or against this statement. 4 Expository Explain the importance of education to national development. 5 Formal Letter Write a letter to your local government chairman, highlighting three major issues in your community and suggesting solutions. 6 Narrative Write a story that ends with the words, "It was a day I will never forget." 7 Argumentative ...

  FIRST TERM 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION Mr. Okuneye, Amos SUBJECT: English Language CLASS: Grade 10 Rose & Lilac TEACHER: Mr. ________ WEEK: 5 DATE: ____________________ TOPIC: Speech Work - Consonant Sounds /ʃ, ʒ, h, ʧ/ (Double Period)-Period 1 DURATION: 80 Minutes   REFERENCES Peter Roach, English Phonetics and Phonology Rachel's English YouTube Channel (Pronunciation Tips)   INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Ø   Audio clips demonstrating consonant sounds /ʃ, ʒ, h, ʧ/. Ø   Phonetic charts displaying articulatory positions of the consonants. Ø   Flashcards with words containing these consonants. Ø   Whiteboard and markers.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES   By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: Interactive Hands-on Activities 1. Identify and differentiate between consonant sounds /ʃ, ʒ, h, ʧ/. Listen to audio clips, engage in ...