Romeo and Juliet reading 7 Date: Objectives Start Act 3 Scene 1. Answer questions for the purpose of a closer reading for the Junior Cert. Warm –up – A4 pad – write the quotes, answer the question “A plague on both your houses” (Mercutio) In today’s scene, Romeo kills Tybalt and in turn, Lady Capulet calls for Romeo’s head. Is ‘an eye for an eye’ justice and should family members be the ones to decide punishments? Think of the play. Write down your answer – 2-3 sentences.

Romeo and Juliet reading 7 Date: Objectives Start Act 3 Scene 1. Answer questions for the purpose of a closer reading for the Junior Cert. Warm –up – A4 pad – write the quotes, answer the question “A plague on both your houses” (Mercutio) In today’s scene, Romeo kills Tybalt and in turn, Lady Capulet calls for his head. Is ‘an eye for an eye’ justice and should family members be the ones to decide punishments? Write down your answer – 2-3 sentences. I realise we skipped scene 6.

Don’t Read summary aloud Roles: Tybalt challenges Romeo, not realising Romeo and Juliet are married now. This is why Romeo will not fight. Scene 1: Benvolio Mercutio Tybalt Romeo A follower (2 words) Also be ‘Citizen’ Prince Lady Capulet Note to self: Don’t Read summary aloud before we start Reading aloud tips: Posture for diaphragm, aim your voice, slow pace and relax.

Questions – Point, “reference”, explain. ON sheet

Cooldown Question Did that scene change your view of ‘an eye for an eye’ or questions about justice?