WEST SIDE STORY STUDY GUIDE PART II

Directions: Answer all questions in complete sentences on a sheet of notebook paper. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. All work is due tomorrow. No late papers will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS!

21. Who does Tony work for and why?

22. What are Maria and Anita doing when we first meet them?
23. What does Maria want Anita to do to her dress? Does Anita comply? Why or why not?

24. What happened at the dance between Tony and Mari? How does Bernardo react when he sees Maria and Tony together?

25. What challenge does Riff present to Bernardo at the dance?

26.Who is Anybodys? Why do think she has that name?

27. What song  do the  Sharks whistle as leave Doc’s store? (Answer in a complete sentence.) Choose your song from the following selections:

a) Dixie  b) Gee Officer Krupke   c) I Feel Pretty   d)My Country ‘Tis of Thee

28. Why do they whistle that particular tune at that particular time?

29.During their mock wedding in the dress shop, Tony and Maria sing, “One Hand One Heart”. How does this song fit this moment and scene?

30. What happened when Tony tried to stop the fight? Describe in great detail.

31. Why did Tony stab Bernardo? How and why does this further complicate the problems between Tony and Maria?

32. Who told Maria about what happened to Bernardo at the rumble? Does she believe it at first? What does she rush to do in her bedroom?

33. Tony and Maria sang “Somewhere”. Describe this “place” where they want to be.

34. Who advises the Jets to stay cool? Why should they stay cool?

35. In the song, “A Boy Like That” how does Anita respond to Maria when she finds Tony and Maria have been together?

36. What is Maria’s answer in “I Have a Love”?

37. What does Anita decide to do for Maria?

38. When Tony is told that Chino killed Maria, how does he feel and what does he do?

39. What is Maria’s message to the Sharks and the Jets after Chino killed Tony? What does Maria say is the cause of Riff’s, Bernardo’s and Tony’s death?

40. What do you think is the message of this story?

WEST SIDE STORY

Directions: Copy the questions on a sheet of notebook paper. Answer questions in complete sentences using the link provided. These questions are also based on our discussion and viewing yesterday. You must turn in your work to receive credit for today.

WEST SIDE STORY   (click on link to the left)

1. Who composed the music for West Side Story?

2. Who wrote the lyrics?

3. Who choreographed the musical?

4. What are the names of the two gangs?

5. Who are the leaders of the two gangs?

6. What work by Shakespeare inspired this musical?

7. When and where does West Side Story take place?

8. From where did the Sharks come?

9. Why did the Jets hate the Sharks?

10. What kind of person is Lt. Shrank?

11. What gang is snapping their fingers in the opening?

12. What does snapping their fingers show?

13. What is a juvenile delinquent?

14. Why do people start gangs?

15. Why do people join gangs?

16. Who stopped the fight in the schoolyard?

17. What is a war council?

18. What is the overture?

19. What do you hear in this instrumental introduction?

20. Why did Maria (Bernardo's sister) come to the United States?

Chapter 5: RHYTHMS THAT DANCE

SAMBA

TANGO

Study your vocabulary terms at: Vocabulary Flashcards.

See videos of the various dances we studied:

Reels

Jigs

Conjunto Dance Music

Hula

Ballet: "The Nutcracker" and "The Rite of Spring"

Mambo

Cha-cha

Charleston

Tap dancing

Lindy Hop

Tango

Samba

Twist

Disco

Getting to Know You

The purpose of this post is for you to introduce yourself to your classmates. Tell us a little about yourself. Include your name, grade, hobbies, favorite music genre (style) and why, if you have any siblings and their ages, your career goal, your favorite movie and book. Do you sing or play a musical instrument? If so, what is it? If not, why not?Tell us three positive things people say about you or that you would say about yourself (example: your smile, a talent you share with others, your honesty, your even temper, etc.). You must write 100 words or more for your post, and your response to at least one other person in your class. Click on the title to open the window where you may respond. Write in complete sentences. Check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.