1. English I Lesson Plans Third Nine Weeks Unit 3: Romeo and Juliet
Overview: Students continue their study of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as they complete their close read and annotation of the prologue, explore thematic topics introduced, and read Act I focusing on conflicts the characters face. In addition, to support their understanding of the play, students will view two different versions of Act I and compare..
Week of Feb 18 – Feb 22

2. Monday, February 18 BELLRINGER: Today we will: You will need:
Take a worksheet from the top tray and begin filling in the Guided Reading Questions for Act II, Scenes 1-3. Take an Academic Vocabulary Part Two Worksheet from the bottom tray. This will be due on Thursday, February 28th.
Today we will:
Complete Act II Guided Reading Questions Scenes 1-3
Read Act II, Scene 4
You will need:
Your copy of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Act II Guiding Questions and Patterns of Language Handout

3. Review
Last week, we read and annotated Friar Lawrence’s soliloquy from Act II, Scene 3 and we completed a timed writing exercise analyzing the language and structure used.
Today, we will continue to analyze the language as we read Act II, Scene 4 of the play.

4. Act II, Scene 4: Assign Parts
The following characters have larger speaking roles:
Mercutio
Benvolio
Romeo
Nurse
The following characters have smaller speaking roles:
Peter

5. Monday, February 18 HOMEWORK
Read and annotate Teen Brains article (due Thursday)
Complete any unfinished class work
Academic Vocabulary & Sentences Part Two

6. Take out your Guided Reading Questions.
Tuesday, February 19
BELLRINGER:
Take out your Guided Reading Questions.
Complete Scene 4
Today we will:
Complete Act II Guiding Questions, Scene 4
Read Act II, Scene 5 & 6
You will need:
Your copy of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Act II Guiding Questions and Patterns of Language Handout

7. Review
Yesterday, we read Act II, Scene 4 looking for figurative language and patterns.
Today, we will continue to analyze the language and structure as we read Act II, Scenes 5&6 of the play.

8. Act II, Scenes 5&6: Assign Parts
The following characters have speaking roles:
Juliet
Romeo
Nurse
Friar Lawrence

9. Silent Reading
Individually read Act II, Scenes 5&6 and answer the guided reading questions on your handout
Work alone or in pairs to complete patterns of language on your handout

10. Tuesday, February 19 HOMEWORK
Annotate “Teen Brains” article (due Thursday)
Complete any unfinished class work
Academic Vocabulary & Sentences Part Two

11. Wednesday, February 20 BELLRINGER: Today we will: You will need:
Please take a Different Artistic Mediums worksheet from the top tray and prepare to begin.
Today we will:
View Act II of the film “Romeo & Juliet” by Franco Zeffirelli
Complete Different Artistic Mediums handout
You will need:
Different Artistic Mediums handout for Act II, part two
Pen or pencil

12. Review
Yesterday, we read Act II, Scenes 5&6 looking for figurative language and patterns.
Today, we will compare the written word of the play to the visual depiction of the film looking for similarities and contrasts between the two.

13. Before Viewing
Take out your Different Artistic Medium handout, write your name at the top and prepare to begin taking notes

14. Viewing
Look closely for changes that the director has made from the original play or anything that is not depicted as you would have expected it to be
Take notes on your handout as you view the play

15. After Viewing Complete the Different Artistic Mediums handout.
On the bottom (or back), answer the following question:
Did the director’s choice to add, remove, or change certain things seem justified?
Choose one specific example and explain.

16. Wednesday, February 20 HOMEWORK
Annotate “Teen Brains” article (due tomorrow)
Complete any unfinished class work
Academic Vocabulary & Sentences Part Two

17. Thursday, February 21 BELLRINGER: Today we will: You will need:
Take out your annotated article on the teenage brain and turn to page ??? in your guidebook reader.
Today we will:
Discuss claims made in the article “The Teen Brain...”
Complete Teen Brain Claims worksheet
You will need:
The Teen Brain article
Teen Brain Claims handout
Pen or pencil

18. Teen Brain Claims
With a partner, complete the teen brain claims handout.
In the left column, write three major claims from the article
In the middle column, record examples of the characters’ behavior from Romeo and Juliet that support the claim
In the right column, provide accurate and appropriate textual evidence (quote) with proper citation

19. Thursday, February 21 HOMEWORK Complete any unfinished class work
Prepare for Act II Quiz tomorrow
Academic Vocabulary & Sentences Part Two

20. Take out the following worksheets to turn in:
Friday, February 22
BELLRINGER:
Take out the following worksheets to turn in:
Act II Guided Questions
Act II Patterns of Language
Different Artistic Mediums
“Teen Brain” article w/claims worksheet
You will need:
Your copy of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Teen Brain claims article and worksheet
Loose-leaf paper
Pen
Today we will:
Take a quiz on Act II
Construct a response using The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and “Teen Brains”

21. Act II Quiz
ASSESSMENT
This is an assessment and counts as a quiz grade.
You will have only this class period to complete the quiz.
You must do your own work.
If you talk to a neighbor, you will receive a zero.
If you look at a neighbor’s test, you will receive a zero and be written up.
When you are finished, bring your test to the teacher and you may work on your Academic Vocabulary Part Two or any other incomplete assignments for Romeo and Juliet..

22. Constructed Response
Respond to the following question on loose-leaf paper:
Is Romeo and Juliet’s age a factor is their decision making? Why?
Be sure to include textual evidence from both the play and the article in your response.

23. Friday, February 22 DUE TODAY DUE NEXT WEEK Turn in the following:
Act II Guided Reading
Different Artistic Mediums
Teen Brain Claims
Annotated Article, Test & Response
Academic Vocabulary & Sentences Part Two