1. Lesson 16 Act III Scene 1 EA1 Introduction
Purpose
-to interpret a literary text
-to analyze character behaviors
-to understand expectations for EA1

2. Bell Ringer - Quickwrite
In one short paragraph (4-7 sentences), think about action scenes that you have seen on TV or in video games or movies. On a separate sheet, quickwrite about action scenes that involve fighting. Think about…
Why do people fight?
Who usually wins in a fight? Why?
Under what circumstance would you fight?
What are the consequences of fighting?
How do angry feelings make fighting escalate?

3. Scene 1
Let’s read Act III Scene 1!

4. Graphic Organizer Character Analysis
After reading Scene 1, try to imagine the action in your head and think about why the characters are doing what they are doing.
Fill out the graphic organizer on page 288 to help analyze the characters.

5. Analyze Arguments
After reading the scene, analyze the arguments made by each side. The Prince must sentence Romeo to some kind of punishment for killing Tybalt.
What punishment for Romeo does Lady Capulet demand?
What punishment does Lord Montague suggest?
What is the Prince’s decree or decision.

6. EA1
Let’s discuss EA1…

7. Exit Ticket
Do you think this is a fair punishment for the crime? Choose one of the following characters and in one paragraph write his or her response to the Prince’s decree.