1. Welcome! October 6th, 2017 Friday
Do Now
Get out your weekly Bell Ringer sheet and begin working on Friday’s assignment. Once the bell rings, you will have five minutes to find and label the examples of figurative language.
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. her savior, scooped her up in his arms and brought
© Presto Plans
Read the paragraph below and find examples of metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, personification, oxymoron and/or alliteration.
Jody woke from her sleep to a faint crackling sound outside her bedroom. Narrowing her eyes on the door, she noticed smoke billowing in from the edges. As a panic response, she opened it to see a bright burning blaze wrapping its arms around the hallway leading to her room. Jody let out a screech, hoping her parents would hear her. Streams of water fell down her cheeks as the heat drew closer and closer. Though she was unable to see from the smoke in the room, she heard a crash from the window. A fireman,
her savior, scooped her up in his arms and brought
her down the ladder to safety.

3. Romeo and Juliet: What Do We Think?
We’re going to start reading Romeo and Juliet soon! But first, let’s find out what you already think or know about the play. Take a few minutes to respond individually to the questions on the first page of your packet.
What do you think the play Romeo and Juliet is about?
Do you think this play would be interesting to read? Why or why not?
Do you think that the story of Romeo and Juliet is important to your life as a teenager? Why or why not?
Define “tragedy” in your own words and give an example from real life (for example, from the news, your life, or someone you know).
What does “tragic love” mean? Give an example of “tragic love” from stories, movies, or television shows.

4. Romeo and Juliet: Introduction Notes
The story takes place in Verona, Italy, in the late 1500s.
Based around the Montagues and the Capulets, two families who have been fighting for several years.
The story is about Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who meet and fall in love. Naturally, this is a big problem.

5. Romeo and Juliet: Introduction Notes
Romeo and Juliet is considered a tragedy, meaning that it has an unhappy ending. In this case, it means both lovers meet an untimely demise.
The play was written by Shakespeare, but it was based off of a well-known poem at the time.
People walked into his play knowing that Romeo and Juliet would die at the end. What they didn’t know was how it happened.

6. Romeo and Juliet: Major Characters
The Capulets:
Juliet Capulet
Lord and Lady Capulet
Count Paris
Tybalt
The Nurse

7. Romeo and Juliet: Major Characters
The Montagues:
Romeo Montague
Lord and Lady Montague
Benvolio Montague
Mercutio
Friar Laurence

8. Thinking About Tragedy
Take a few moments to respond to #1 on the “Thinking About Tragedy” page in your packet.
1. Recap: What does tragedy mean?

9. Thinking About Tragedy
2. What are some examples of tragedy that we see in the news or in our own lives? Give at least three examples.

10. Thinking About Tragedy
3. What movies, TV shows, or books show tragedy? Give at least three examples.

11. Thinking About Tragedy
4. What is “tragic love?”
5. Do you think teenagers can fall in love? Why or why not? If so, does it usually end in tragedy?

12. Romeo and Juliet: Anticipation Guide
On your anticipation guide handout, circle whether you agree, disagree or are undecided about each statement, and explain why in complete sentences.
Take ten minutes to do this on your own, and then we’ll discuss 

13. Tragic Love in Real Life
On your own, read the article on the last page of your packet and respond to the questions below.
Be sure to explain your answers fully and respond in complete sentences! 