1. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Lesson 7

2. Let’s Review!

3. Let’s Prepare!

4. Today’s Outcomes
TSWBAT analyze how an author uses motifs (patterns and contrasts in language) to create meaning.
TSWBAT properly cite textual evidence using MLA format and provide effective commentary.
TSWBAT initiate and participate effectively in a range of text-based discussions to justify reasoning and/or make new connections.

5. Let’s Work With Words! 8 minutes Patterns LISTEN!
The two quotations are from two different scenes in ACT I.
See handout!
What ELEMENT or IDEA is present in both quotations? See handout!

6. Let’s Work With Words! 8 minutes Patterns
What does this imagery reveal about Romeo’s character?
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“One fairer than my love! The all-seeing sun/Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun” ( ).
“Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright” (1.5.42).

7. Let’s Work With Words! See handout!
“One fairer than my love! The all-seeing sun/Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun” ( ).
“Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright” (1.5.42).
Think about it…
WHAT IS A MOTIF IN ROMEO AND JULIET?
LIGHT
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8. Let’s Work With Words! SEE HANDOUT Pair share and answer.
LIGHT VS. DARK
Pair share and answer.
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9. Let’s Work With Words! 20 minutes Motifs Remember:
properly cite your evidence using MLA format:
Act, scene, line #
( )
Use backslashes between EACH line of verse.

10. Guiding Prompts for Effective Commentary:
Motifs
20 minutes
Let’s Work With Words!
Guiding Prompts for Effective Commentary:
Character’s ____ comments display his tendency to…
When ___ says ___, the reader draws the conclusion that…
The phrase/word ___ used to describe ___ conveys…
The phrase/word ___ functions to reveal the following meaning:____.
The deliberate contrast of ____ mimics the conflict of ___...
Properly cite your evidence using MLA format: Act, scene, line # ( )
Use backslashes between EACH line of verse.

11. Let’s Express Our Understanding!
Motifs
7 minutes
Let’s Express Our Understanding!

12. Let’s Close!
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