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RSC Activity Toolkit: Romeo and Juliet ActivityRSC Activity Toolkit: Romeo and Juliet Activity
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Royal Shakespeare Company
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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RSC Activity Toolkit: Romeo and Juliet

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Is your head beating as if it would break into twenty pieces looking for activities to accompany a reading of the woeful tale of Juliet and her Romeo? Here's a weighty tool kit that won't hurt your back. The packet is divided into 20 sections, each of which includes links to videos, step-by-step directions for the activities, and extensions. It's a must-have for those new to using Romeo and Juliet in the classroom, as well as experienced veterans.

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Concepts

romeo and juliet, william shakespeare, dramatic plays, tragedies, puppetry

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the 21-page packet and the many links to determine the activities appropriate for your classes
  • Have class members craft their own prologue that includes the major plot points and follows a rhythm and rhyme scheme of their choosing (like a rap, perhaps)

Classroom Considerations

  • While most appropriate for theatre arts classes, many of the activities are appropriate for any study of Romeo and Juliet
  • Requires either a copy of the play for each participant or a computer with an internet connection
  • Some of the videos are not available in the United States

Pros

  • The activities are designed to appeal to young learners experiencing their first Shakespeare, as well as to challenge theatre arts majors
  • The interactive character map lets readers demonstrate their understanding of the relationships among the characters

Cons

  • None

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