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Romeo and Juliet Teacher Resources
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In this Romeo and Juliet activity, students view three versions of the balcony scene. Students discuss why the director chose the elements for the film versions. Students then complete a prompt-book activity analyze the setting, costumes, and language in the scene.
In this Romeo and Juliet worksheet, students choose one of four final projects to complete after reading Romeo and Juliet. Students may choose a project in which they design costumes, draw a blueprint of the Globe Theater, or create scenes on a poster or in shadow box.
Students read Romeo and Juliet and then write an essay from the point of either Lord Capulet or Friar Lawrence persuading someone to adopt their views concerning marriage.
Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet with your class. They apply its themes to modern life by analyzing the story. Questions are included to guide the discussion into the are of insight. They will also look at how the issues relate to today's society. They will compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram. Handouts are included.
Students explore Shakespeare's use of poetic conventions, examine the first meeting between Romeo and Juliet and gain experience in close readng and the interpretation of verse structure and imagery.
Perform a close reading with your middle and high schoolers reading Romeo and Juliet. To develop a sense of Juliet and her character, readers study two passages: one is from Act 1 Scene 5, and the other is Act 5 Scene 3. A set of seven questions follow the two passages. A great resource!
"Wherefore art thou Romeo?" These simple multiple-choice questions focus on Romeo and Juliet. Focusing on reading comprehension, this quiz can be a quick check to see if students are reading. A few are tricky!
Geared toward Romeo and Juliet, the teaching tools included in this resource are designed to support student-centered literature study, at home or in the classroom. Although labeled for Shakespeare's play, the activities could be used with any text. Included are graphic organizers, response to literature activities, writing prompts, study guides, a reading agenda, plot flow chart, and character map. Links are provided to the complete text and other study guides.
Learners view plays and movies that show the story of Romeo and Juliet. In this Romeo and Juliet lesson plan, students learn about the characters and history behind the story.
Learners read and discuss the final two scenes Romeo and Juliet's Act II. Students write character diaries from the perspective of one of the characters in order to understand point of view. Learners present the diaries in groups.