Romeo and juliet unit plan english i standardhonors stage 1desired results established goals. William shakespeare, romeo and juliet lesson plans and. They write an essay comparing and contrasting the three versions. It is aimed at students studying the play at k53 and also at students of gcse. First, students fill in the organizer after watching the 1968 version, then as they watch the 1996 film, they contrast the movies. The story of feuding families, starcrossed lovers, and misunderstandings, this play is sure to delight and prompt discussions about family and free will. It is one of a series of lesson plans to accompany the short animated videos of six of shakespeares plays on learnenglish kids introduction. Inspire and engage students with the tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Students will also learn the historical context of elizabethan. After your lesson, i realized there were gray areas and that things could be worked out. Shakespeare romeo and juliet learnenglish teens british. Summary of the plot of romeo and juliet romeo and juliet are the son and daughter of two families who are at war with each other. Last class, we watched act 1 of zeffirellis romeo and juliet.
A plan to get romeo with juliet i, created, yet a tragedy happens. Learn british accents and dialects cockney, rp, northern, and more. For a great introduction to romeo and juliet, see twms snippet lesson plan for. When you import any of the activities below, you can choose to share these readymade characters with your students. Therefore this work not only connects with the students individual lives, but also with the culture and mass media. Swbat demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings by analyzing act 1, scene 1 of romeo and juliet. The next morning romeo, his cousin tybalt and his best friend mercutio are discussing the previous nights events when juliet s nurse appears and demands to speak to romeo alone. Act 4, scene 1 in his cell, friar lawrence speaks with paris about the latters impending marriage to juliet. It looks at the themes and language that shakespeare uses to describe love.
On average, completing this movie guide will require about 3045 minutes in addition to the length of the movie. Shakespeares famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of. Romeo and juliet rationale we are designing a unit based on william shakespeares romeo and juliet to introduce our overarching theme of conflict with authority. Romeo and juliet film guiding worksheet luhrmann by. Question centres on the behaviour and relationship of romeo. You can look at the concept map, quote analysis, writing prompts, and other ideas mentioned in this post in here. Before your students read romeo and juliet, introduce them. This lesson introduces students to william shakespeares romeo and juliet by having them examine the ideas of tragedy and tragic love by connecting the story to their own lives. Dec 11, 2011 shakespeare lesson plan for romeo and juliet that explores key scenes that show juliets relationship with her parents and how it changes throughout the play.
Paris composure is much different from romeos in scene one. This lesson plan complements study of plot and characterization in romeo and juliet by focusing on shakespeares use of lyric forms and conventions to spotlight moments in the drama and thereby heighten the impact of the action on the stage. It gives students reading, speaking and writing practice. Romeo and juliet character analysis lesson plan ela common. The breasts of the actress playing juliet are shown, very briefly, as she turns to get out of bed. With leonardo dicaprio, claire danes, john leguizamo, harold perrineau. The myth, pyramus and thisbe is a story set in babylon of how a wall blocks two lovers from meeting, but a plan is able to put. The students will gain evidence to support the theme of haste in romeo and juliet in an essay response. The tragedy of romeo and juliet by shakespeare lesson plan. Romeo and juliet movie quiz leonardo dicaprio romeo, romeo and. This printable packet also includes a synopsis of romeo and juliet, a character chart, quotes from the play, and tips for teaching shakespeare. In this lesson plan, which can be delivered as a 45minute lesson or as shorter segments over three lessons, learners will be introduced to the shakespeare play romeo and juliet through a short animated video. A packet discussion questions packet which addresses themes across.
Give each group a shortpartial scene from romeo and juliet. Shakespeare and the petrarchan sonnet a lesson for just after act i, with emphasis on the idealized woman. Romeo and juliet character analysis lesson plan ela. Many intriguing and thought provoking assignments are waiting for the completion of students within this instructional activity profile. Constructing love with metaphors in romeo and juliet, act 2, scene 2. Fate has other plans as paris encounters romeo and is killed by the latter. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare prologue p. Romeo and juliet week 1, day 2 concept topic to teach. Romeo and juliet is set in verona, italy, where there is an ongoing feud between the montague and capulet families. Today we are going to watch the beginning of zeffirellis romeo and juliet, specifically the opening scene through the party scene, which is approximately 40 minutes. Plot the rivalry between veronas two wellestablished families, the capulets and the montagues, affects the relationship of their children romeo and juliet.
This lesson plan asks students to analyze the lovers first exchange in the. When students complete the activities in this lesson plan, they will use the following comic layout types. In his 1996 movie version of shakespeares play, baz luhrmann brought the bards lovers into a world of speeding cars and automatic weapons. Romeo and juliet curriculum guide printable teaching. They will evaluate whether juliet adheres to or rejects these. Each lesson plan also includes an introductory unit on. Romeo and juliet webquest in this webquest, you will gather background knowledge on shakespeare, the elizabethan england, and information that pertains to romeo and juliet. An original rolled onesheet movie poster 27 x 40 from 1993 for in the name of the father. The story of romeo and juliet is a tragic one,its their fate which plays a main part in this play. The lesson plans in this curriculum guide give students practice reading a 17th century text and help them make personal connections to the plays plot through music.
Ninth grade lesson evaluating romeos love poetry in act 1. High schoolers view plays and movies that show the story of romeo and juliet. Demonstrating increasing comprehension and ability to respond personally to texts by selecting. Romeo and juliet unit plan stacey morgan education 352 professor schilling december 12, 2008. Save over 35% with this health class related movie guide bundle. Analyzing sonnet structure in romeo and juliet students will analyze petrarchan conventions within the three sonnets in romeo and juliet. While this unit could be used in any high school setting, we are specifically designing it for our student teaching practicum in gwinnett county. Before your students read romeo and juliet, introduce them to the play by discussing the major themes.
For example, within the romeo and juliet unit, students will study history and elizabethan culture. A teacher mentioned this trick at a conference, and i tried it last year. Paris says that juliets grief about tybalts death has made her. Teachers notes this romeo and juliet study guide forms the fifth part of film educations screening shakespeares series.
Your romeo and juliet character analysis lesson, the one about assessing the blame of romeo and juliet characters, saved my life. Their families keep on with their long old enemity between them which takes a troll on their children also,thus by killing them in the end. Romeo and juliet unit plan stephanie gemmens teaching. The romeo and juliet lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Students will work on summarizing act ii of romeo and juliet, understanding plot. The question and answer section for romeo and juliet film 1996 is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Comparing shakespeares play to luhrmanns romeo and juliet. Students connect to the conflicts romeo and juliet face, and they see that shakespeares plays still have a purpose. In the first few minutes of class, i will explain todays protocol. Question centres on the behaviour and relationship of romeo and mercutio. Read a character analysis of juliet, plot summary, and important quotes. Romeo and juliet act 4 scene 1 friar laurences cell.
Romeo and juliet act 3 scene 1 violence lesson plan template and teaching resources. The learner will demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts, elements, and terms. In this powerpoint you will find guides to both the zeffirelli 1968 romeo and juliet film starring olivia hussey and the dicaprio film 1996 that updates the play into a modern setting. First performed around 1596, romeo and juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical west side story, and a dozen films.
Lesson plans for films are currently available for four of shakespeares most popular plays. Romeo and juliet is often the first shakespeare play students are introduced to, and its one thats constantly being retold in all types of media. Students look first at the sonnet in which romeo and juliet meet, analyzing the imagery to gain. Romeo and juliet lesson plan due dec 4th 2003 william shakespeares romeo and juliet. As romeo and juliet awaken after they have spent the night together, there is a full view, from the back only, of the body of the actor playing romeo. Full set of resources complete with storyboards from zeferelli and luhrmann versions of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Ninth graders read and analyze the william shakespeare play romeo and juliet and compare it to the 1996 modern version of the play and the movie west side story. To understand how violence is explored in act 3 scene 1. Romeo and juliet act 3 scene 1 violence share my lesson. Romeo and juliet directed by baz luhrmann, 1996 prologue. Plan your 60minute lesson in english language arts or shakespeare with helpful tips from allyson.
Jul 08, 2011 full set of resources complete with storyboards from zeferelli and luhrmann versions of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Very detailed powerpoint on how to approach the teaching of romeo and juliet in schools. I hope these ideas inspire you to personalize your romeo and juliet unit for your students. Romeo hears about her death and buys poison before visiting the family crypt. This video guide is designed for students who have completed their study of the text o. They will discuss what they already know about the play, check their understanding of the video, evaluate different characters responsibility for the tragedy in the play, and take part in a group discussion to reach an agreement about who is ultimately responsible. Romeo and juliet is frequently audiotaped, videorecorded and filmed. Go on to explain that many filmmakers, in different time periods, have adapted romeo and juliet.
Up to that point, i saw everything as black and white. Cite and compare specific actions from the play and compare them with your research to scientifically explain the behavior. It immediately makes students aware of their connection to the theme of this ageless story. In this lesson, learners will watch a video about shakespeares romeo and juliet. Romeo leonardo dicaprio is aloof toward the goingson of his montague cousins, but after he realizes that juliet claire danes is a capulet at. Shakespeares romeo and juliet this lesson plan complements study of plot and characterization in romeo and juliet by focusing on shakespeares use of lyric forms and conventions to spotlight moments in the drama and thereby heighten the impact of the action on the stage.
I designed this worksheet to help students find and note differences between the. Shakespeares play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions. She intimates to him that juliet has arranged for the two of them to be married in secret by romeo s priest and so romeo and juliet meet and are married at last. Shakespeares romeo and juliet teachingenglish british. These scenes should be heavy on dialogue and light on action, either showing the. Believing that his lady love is dead, romeo drinks the poison. Introducing shakespeares romeo and juliet readwritethink. Romeo and juliet lesson plans shakespeare navigators. This chapter will help you create an comprehensive syllabus for your romeo and juliet class. Youll be viewing excerpts from three films, made in 1968, 1996, and 20, and discussing in small groups the differences between them. Please notethe formatting looks strange in the thumbnails, but the original file is ok. In this romeo and juliet lesson plan, students learn about the characters and history behind the story. This lesson is based around the balcony scene in romeo and juliet.
It is also useful for students working on media assignments on english syllabuses and. The romeo and juliet lesson plan is designed to help teachers and educators plan classroom activities and instruction. Comparing shakespeares play to zeffirellis romeo and juliet. Adapted for the screen by craig pearce and baz luhrmann. This is a onepage guiding worksheet for students watching the baz luhrmann romeo and juliet film. Find romeo and juliet activities lesson plans and teaching resources. Rated pg for scenes of contemporary violence and some sensuality. The following synopsis of the 1996 film version gives a sense of how baz luhrmann chose to interpret the play. This lesson plan uses the say something strategy to build reading confidence and ability with a difficult text. Students will articulate the differences between their ideal mate and their parents idea of a perfect mate for them. Students look first at the sonnet in which romeo and juliet meet, analyzing the imagery to gain insight. Lesson planning just got easier with this collection of tools and tips to help. This class we are going to watch the same scenes in luhrmanns version and compare them, both to the other movie and to the play itself. Romeo and juliet meet up in a party and fall in love, but when romeo kills tybalt, he is banished.
Students explore drama conventions while reading william shakespeares classic the tragedy of romeo and juliet. The prince ends the conflict by issuing a decree that. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. A modernday interpretation of romeo and juliet lesson planet.
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