The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet By: William Shakespeare

Warm Up 11/14/08 (10 minutes) Recall the love stories that you have read about in books or seen in movies and on TV. Did the couple’s love seem real to you? Did the romance end happily? What were the complications in your favorite romances? Were the obstacles caused by the couples themselves, or by social factors or other outside forces beyond the couple’s control?

Understanding Setting and Background 14 th Century Italy 14 th Century Italy Broken into city states ruled by different princes or dukes Broken into city states ruled by different princes or dukes Romeo is from the house of Montague and Juliet is from the house of Capulet Romeo is from the house of Montague and Juliet is from the house of Capulet Arranged marriages by social class Arranged marriages by social class C M

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What is a feud? Are there any feuds going on with people you know? Do you know of any other stories based on feuds? Do those feuds having anything in common with Romeo and Juliet, that you know of? What does it usually take to resolve a feud?

Notebook Layout Scene/ Setting Plot

While Listening Take Notes On Post-it mark your reading strategies: Visualize (V) Connect (C) Evaluate (check mark) Question (?) Predict (P) Attach Post-its to the back of your Act 1 page in notebook

List 5-7 qualities that you want in a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife; then write a brief explanation about how you would feel if your parents picked who you were going to date or marry and the person they wanted you to date did not have the qualities that you wanted? What would you do?

Iambic Pentameter A metrical line of five units, each of which is made up of two syllables, the first line unstressed and the second line stressed. A metrical line of five units, each of which is made up of two syllables, the first line unstressed and the second line stressed. The most common form of meter used in blank verse and the sonnet. The most common form of meter used in blank verse and the sonnet. See page 1019 in the Language of Literature Text for an example. See page 1019 in the Language of Literature Text for an example.

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Focused Freewrite (10 minutes) Compare and contrast Mercutio and Romeo. Use specific evidence from Act 1, Scene 4 to support your answer. Compare and contrast Mercutio and Romeo. Use specific evidence from Act 1, Scene 4 to support your answer.

Film Reaction Evaluate Zaffirrelli’s version of Romeo and Juliet. Evaluate Zaffirrelli’s version of Romeo and Juliet. Do you think the film provides an interesting and accurate portrayal of the play? Do you think the film provides an interesting and accurate portrayal of the play?

Focused Freewrite (5 minutes) Which details in Act 2 seem like they may foreshadow future events? What do you think they foreshadow? Which details in Act 2 seem like they may foreshadow future events? What do you think they foreshadow?

Anger Focused Freewrite Think about the power of anger. Write about a time when you were so angry that you acted without thinking. What were the consequences of your actions? Think about the power of anger. Write about a time when you were so angry that you acted without thinking. What were the consequences of your actions?

Irony: when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. Situational irony: occurs when a character or the reader expects one thing to happen but something else actually occurs. Example: Situational irony: occurs when a character or the reader expects one thing to happen but something else actually occurs. Example: Dramatic irony: occurs when the reader or viewer knows something that a character does not know. Example: Dramatic irony: occurs when the reader or viewer knows something that a character does not know. Example:

Warm Up Do you agree with the prince’s decision to banish Romeo from Verona? I Do you agree with the prince’s decision to banish Romeo from Verona? I If so, support your opinion with two reasons. If so, support your opinion with two reasons. If not, what is the proper punishment for his actions If not, what is the proper punishment for his actions

Warm Up Compare and contrast the behavior of the nurse and Friar Laurence in Act Three. Which of the two would you trust if you were Romeo and Juliet? Why? Compare and contrast the behavior of the nurse and Friar Laurence in Act Three. Which of the two would you trust if you were Romeo and Juliet? Why?

Romeo and Juliet Anticipation Guide Romeo and Juliet die at the end of the play. Romeo and Juliet die at the end of the play. Romeo is a Capulet. Romeo is a Capulet. Juliet is a Montague Juliet is a Montague Romeo is not in love with Juliet at the beginning of the play. Romeo is not in love with Juliet at the beginning of the play. It is better to follow your heart rather than your mind. It is better to follow your heart rather than your mind. Family is more important than friends. Family is more important than friends. Benvolio is a player. Benvolio is a player. Romeo and Juliet meet at a party. Romeo and Juliet meet at a party. The nurse wants Juliet to marry Paris. The nurse wants Juliet to marry Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Capulet dislike Mr. and Mrs. Montague. Mr. and Mrs. Capulet dislike Mr. and Mrs. Montague. Romeo and Juliet become engaged the first night they met. Romeo and Juliet become engaged the first night they met. Friar Laurence is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Friar Laurence is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin in self defense Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin in self defense Tybalt kills Romeo’s best friend in self defense. Tybalt kills Romeo’s best friend in self defense. To be banished means to be murdered. To be banished means to be murdered. Juliet’s father arranges for her to marry Romeo. Juliet’s father arranges for her to marry Romeo. Juliet ingests a liquid that makes her look like she is dead. Juliet ingests a liquid that makes her look like she is dead. Juliet is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Juliet is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Romeo is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Romeo is dishonest and makes bad decisions. Young people know more about love than their parents. Young people know more about love than their parents.

Vocabulary Warm Up: Archaic Words Add these words to your 2 nd Quarter Glossary Add these words to your 2 nd Quarter Glossary An = if (sometimes) An = if (sometimes) Ay = yes Ay = yes Coz = cousin Coz = cousin Doth = does Doth = does Thee = you Thee = you Thine = your Thine = your Thou art = you are Thou art = you are Thou wert = you were Thou wert = you were Tis = it is Tis = it is

Warm Up 11/20/08 What is a feud? Are there any feuds going on with people you know? Do you know of any other stories based on feuds? Do those feuds having anything in common with Romeo and Juliet, that you know of? What does it usually take to resolve a feud?

Agenda Warm Up Warm Up Notebook set up for plot and reading strategy notes Notebook set up for plot and reading strategy notes Act1, Scene 1 reading and analysis Act1, Scene 1 reading and analysis Insult activity Insult activity

Act 1 questions How does the nurse feel about her getting married? How does the nurse feel about her getting married? How does Juliet’s mother feel about her getting married? How does Juliet’s mother feel about her getting married? How does Juliet feel about getting married? How does Juliet feel about getting married?

Act 1 Questions How old is Juliet? How old is Juliet? Who wants to marry Juliet? Who wants to marry Juliet? Who is having a party? Who is having a party? How does Romeo find out about the party? How does Romeo find out about the party? Why is Romeo going to go to the party? Why is Romeo going to go to the party?

Pun A pun is a joke that comes from a play on words. A pun is a joke that comes from a play on words. Puns can make use of a word’s multiple meanings or of a word’s rhyme. Puns can make use of a word’s multiple meanings or of a word’s rhyme. Example: “Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.” A pun is used with the word grave which can mean both “solemn” or a “tomb.” Example: “Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.” A pun is used with the word grave which can mean both “solemn” or a “tomb.”

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets has continued for a long time. What sorts of longstanding disputes exist today in communities and nations? Why do you think these conflicts are so hard to resolve?

Warm Up 11/16 How would you describe Romeo and his attitude toward love? How would you describe Romeo and his attitude toward love?

Warm Up: 11/15/07 In your opinion, how might Juliet be changed by meeting Romeo? In your opinion, how might Juliet be changed by meeting Romeo?

Adjusted Agenda Thursday: View Zaffirelli version of Romeo and Juliet and write film comparison Thursday: View Zaffirelli version of Romeo and Juliet and write film comparison Act One Response to Literature Due Act One Response to Literature Due Friday: View Luhrman version of Romeo and Juliet Friday: View Luhrman version of Romeo and Juliet Notebooks Due Notebooks Due Monday: If response to literature is complete, seminar. If not, quiz. Monday: If response to literature is complete, seminar. If not, quiz.

Where are the characters going? Where are the characters going? What is Mercutio’s reaction to Romeo lovesickness? What is Mercutio’s reaction to Romeo lovesickness? What is Romeo feeling about their attending the dance? What is Romeo feeling about their attending the dance?

Comic Relief Notes (Add to glossary) Comic Relief: a humorous scene, incident, or speech that is included in a serious drama to provide a change from emotional intensity. Comic Relief: a humorous scene, incident, or speech that is included in a serious drama to provide a change from emotional intensity.

Why is Tybalt angry? Why is Tybalt angry? What is Capulet’s reaction to Romeo being at the party? What is Capulet’s reaction to Romeo being at the party? How does Tybalt respond to when Capulet refuses to confront Romeo? How does Tybalt respond to when Capulet refuses to confront Romeo? Why do Capulet and Tybalt quarrel? Why do Capulet and Tybalt quarrel? What foreshadowing does Tybalt give as he leaves the dance? What foreshadowing does Tybalt give as he leaves the dance?

What is the first thing that Romeo does when he meets Juliet? What is the first thing that Romeo does when he meets Juliet? What is the purpose of Romeo’s conversation? What is the purpose of Romeo’s conversation? How does Juliet seem to feel about Romeo’s kisses? How does Juliet seem to feel about Romeo’s kisses? How does Juliet feel about the fact that she has fallen in love with the one of her father’s enemies? How does Juliet feel about the fact that she has fallen in love with the one of her father’s enemies?

Warm Up 11/27/07 Add the following definition to your 2 nd quarter glossary. Add the following definition to your 2 nd quarter glossary. Soliloquy: a speech that a character makes while alone on a stage or when no one is supposed to be listening. Soliloquy: a speech that a character makes while alone on a stage or when no one is supposed to be listening.

Who is trying to find Romeo? Who is trying to find Romeo? Why does Mercutio make fun of Romeo’s love for Rosaline? Why does Mercutio make fun of Romeo’s love for Rosaline? What does Mercutio do to try to anger Romeo and make him respond? What does Mercutio do to try to anger Romeo and make him respond?

What is Romeo’s response to Juliet’s concern for his life? What is Romeo’s response to Juliet’s concern for his life? What does Juliet fear will happen if Romeo swears that he loves her? What does Juliet fear will happen if Romeo swears that he loves her? How does Juliet respond when Romeo asks her for a vow of true love toward him? How does Juliet respond when Romeo asks her for a vow of true love toward him?

What does Juliet suggest Romeo do if his serious about her? What does Juliet suggest Romeo do if his serious about her? Why does Juliet call Romeo back after she has said goodbye? Why does Juliet call Romeo back after she has said goodbye?

What is the main point of Friar Laurence’s soliloquy? What is the main point of Friar Laurence’s soliloquy? What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do? What does Romeo ask Friar Laurence to do? What is the friar’s immediate reaction? What is the friar’s immediate reaction? Why does the friar agree to help Romeo? Why does the friar agree to help Romeo?

What did Tybalt send to Romeo’s house? What did Tybalt send to Romeo’s house? Why is Mercutio concerned about Tybalt? Why is Mercutio concerned about Tybalt? Why is Mercutio pleased when Romeo exchanges puns with him? Why is Mercutio pleased when Romeo exchanges puns with him? How does Mercutio act toward the nurse when she arrives? How does Mercutio act toward the nurse when she arrives? How does the nurse react to Mercutio? How does the nurse react to Mercutio? Why is the nurse worried about Romeo at first? Why is the nurse worried about Romeo at first? What does Romeo propose to do? What does Romeo propose to do?

How does Juliet feel about the long absence of the nurse? How does Juliet feel about the long absence of the nurse? What does the nurse talk about instead of telling Juliet her news immediately? What does the nurse talk about instead of telling Juliet her news immediately? What is the nurse’s news, when she finally delivers it? What is the nurse’s news, when she finally delivers it?