Weekly Objectives Utilize various reading strategies to monitor comprehension Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues Understand literary forms and terms Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences using the Standard English conventions of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Interpret the possible influences of historical context on literary works. Understand and appreciate a Shakespearean drama.

Weekly Agenda DOL Quick Write Review Romeo and Juliet , Act I, Scenes 1-5 Read Romeo and Juliet , Act II, Scenes 1-6 Final Exam 6/9/10 Portfolio Assessment 6/9/10

DOL-Incorrect The Montagues, Capulets were warring families did not suspect they were headed for greef. Though proud of his strength, an evil fate awaited tybalt.

DOL-Correct Montagues and Capulets were warring families who did not suspect they were headed for grief. Though proud of his strength, Tybalt was headed for an evil fate.

Review questions Act I How does the chorus prepare the reader for Act I ? What information does it give the reader? What is the setting of the play? Cite an example of an external/internal conflict? What advice does Benvolio give Romeo regarding Rosaline? Compare Romeo and Juliet’s attitude toward love. What do both Romeo and Juliet discover about each other at the end of the play?

Guided Reading - Act II Pay attention to the Choral Prologue lines 11-12, 13 What is Juliet asking of Romeo and to what does he agree to? Consider the ramifications of their pact to marry. 2.2 In 2.3, Friar Lawrence agrees to secretly marry the lovers. What are his objections? The treatment of the Nurse by Romeo’s friends. 2.4-6 The Nurse’s reasons for aiding and abetting Juliet.

Activity Review Romeo’s lines on pages 999-1000. What is Romeo’s attitude toward love? What song can you think of that would best describe Romeo’s feelings? Use lines from the text to support your answer.

Quick Write Do you agree or disagree with the statement “ Most often, parents want to decide what is best for their teenage son/daughter. As a result, teenagers often rebel against their parents.”

Literary Terms Tragedy Soliloquy Aside Tragic hero Allusion Blank Verse Iambic Pentameter Characterization Internal/External Conflict Foil Dramatic Conventions

Before Reading Build Prior Knowledge Review Act I DOL Preview Text Set Purpose for Reading

During Reading Decide whether or not Romeo and Juliet are marrying because they truly love each other or is their marriage based on infatuation.

After Reading Discuss purpose for reading Review and apply literary terms Proposition Support Reading Strategy

Proposition Support Topic: Friar Lawrence’s consent to marry Romeo and Juliet Proposition: Friar Lawrence should/should not have married Romeo and Juliet. Facts: Logic and Reasoning