Date: 10/29/12 “B”
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Act 1 Headlines Assignment
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Impressions so far
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Add ‘metaphor’ and ‘simile’ to dramatic devices list
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Read 2.2
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Important Quotes from 2.2
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Add Juliet to character chart
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Dramatic Terms—Soliloquy, Aside
Date: 10/30/12 “A”
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Notes-- Romeo and Juliet Venn Diagram
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Handout #4: Comparison Paragraph (Romeo vs. Juliet in 2.2): Write a
paragraph comparing Romeo and Juliet as they are portrayed in Act 2,
Scene 2. Use the following steps to make sure your paragraph has all the
necessary components:
1.) Thesis—this is your argument or opinion summarized in a single
sentence.
2.) Similarities—identify and discuss similarities between the two
characters. Be specific and give examples with line numbers.
3.) Differences—identify and discuss differences between the two
characters. Be specific and give examples with line numbers.
4.) Conclusion—based on the information discussed in your
paragraph, state whether the two are more similar or different.
**See attached sample comparison paragraph for more information**
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Read 2.3 silently
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Discuss Friar Lawrence as father figure and role model—does he give
good advice? Why do you think he agrees to marry the two young lovers
secretly? Are his actions contrary to the advice he gives?
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Watch 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6
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Act 2 Headlines—same as was done for Act 1. Students write headlines.
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Create Pride Web: positive aspects of pride on the left and negative
aspects on the right.
Date: 10/31/12 “B”
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Notes-- Romeo and Juliet Venn Diagram
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Handout #4: Comparison Paragraph (Romeo vs. Juliet in 2.2): Write a
paragraph comparing Romeo and Juliet as they are portrayed in Act 2,
Scene 2. Use the following steps to make sure your paragraph has all the
necessary components:
1.) Thesis—this is your argument or opinion summarized in a single
sentence.
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2.) Similarities—identify and discuss similarities between the two
characters. Be specific and give examples with line numbers.
3.) Differences—identify and discuss differences between the two
characters. Be specific and give examples with line numbers.
4.) Conclusion—based on the information discussed in your
paragraph, state whether the two are more similar or different.
**See attached sample comparison paragraph for more information**
Read 2.3 silently
Discuss Friar Lawrence as father figure and role model—does he give
good advice? Why do you think he agrees to marry the two young lovers
secretly? Are his actions contrary to the advice he gives?
Watch 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6
Act 2 Headlines—same as was done for Act 1. Students write headlines.
Create Pride Web: positive aspects of pride on the left and negative
aspects on the right.
Date: 11/1/12 “A”
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Dramatic Terms: Dramatic Irony
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Read 3.1
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Important Quotes from 3.1
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Watch 3.1
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Opinion Paragraph—What role does pride play in the deaths of Mercutio
and Tybalt?
Use the following steps to make sure your paragraph has all the
necessary components:
1.) Thesis—this is your argument or opinion summarized in a single
sentence. (Subject + Opinion)
2.) Reason—identify and discuss why you believe your argument.
3.) Examples—be specific and give 2 examples from the play with line
numbers.
4.) Conclusions—based on the information discussed in your
paragraph, state your final opinion.
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Add ‘Tragic Hero’ and ‘Tragic Flaw’ to terms list
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Watch 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
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Act 3 Headlines: write headlines for 3 of the scenes from Act 3
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Devise a Plan Assignment: imagine you are Friar Lawrence and devise a
plan to fix Romeo and Juliet’s problems. How can they be together? How
can they beat the murder rap?
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Read 4.1
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Discuss Friar’s plan
Date: 11/2/12 “B”
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Dramatic Terms: Dramatic Irony
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Read 3.1
Important Quotes from 3.1
Watch 3.1
Opinion Paragraph—What role does pride play in the deaths of Mercutio
and Tybalt?
Use the following steps to make sure your paragraph has all the
necessary components:
1.) Thesis—this is your argument or opinion summarized in a single
sentence.
2.) Reason—identify and discuss why you believe your argument.
3.) Examples—be specific and give examples from the play with line
numbers.
4.) Conclusions—based on the information discussed in your
paragraph, state your final opinion.
Add ‘Tragic Hero’ and ‘Tragic Flaw’ to terms list
Watch 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Act 3 Headlines: write headlines for 3 of the scenes from Act 3
Devise a Plan Assignment: imagine you are Friar Lawrence and devise a
plan to fix Romeo and Juliet’s problems. How can they be together? How
can they beat the murder rap?
Read 4.1
Discuss Friar’s plan