Name ___________________________
Class ___________________________
Date ___________________________
Romeo and Juliet Final Project
Your final project for Romeo and Juliet will be grouped into two parts: one
writing assignment and one creative assignment. You will have a choice for
both of these elements of the project. Choose 1 assignment from the writing
options and one from the alternative assessment options.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE MAY ____________.
1. Writing Assignments (a) Choose an essay topic
(b) or a creative writing topic
Writing Assessment (50 points)
A. Essay Requirements:
i. 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12
font
ii. You may answer any of the following essay topics in a
clear, well-written essay form with an introduction, body
paragraphs, and a conclusion.
iii. Your essay will be graded for content and conventions
(grammar and spelling).
Essay Choices
1. Compare and contrast any two scenes from the two versions of the film
that we saw in class. Describe what you see in each. What are the
differences? What are the similarities? Discuss at least 3 of the following:
choice of text, use of music, camera angles and filming, image of the
characters or setting. The scenes are available for viewing on YouTube.
2. In the prologue, Shakespeare calls Romeo and Juliet “star-crossed lovers,”
meaning that their destiny is controlled by fate, or the stars. Explain how this
idea is developed throughout the play.
3. Compare and contrast the characters in another story to Romeo and Juliet.
For example, you could use Bella and Edward from the Twilight series.
Name ___________________________
Class ___________________________
Date ___________________________
B. Creative Writing Requirements
i. Must be typed, double-spaced
ii. No less than one page where applicable
Choices
1. Write 2 sonnets
2. Rewrite a scene from Romeo and Juliet into modern language. Explain the
setting, the characters and the stage directions for your scene.
3. Create the front page of a newspaper "The Verona Voice", report on some
of the events of the play. This must be formatted like a newspaper.
4. Rewrite the balcony scene as if you were there and relayed it to your
friend via TEXT message.
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT DUE MAY __________________
No Late Assignments!!!!!!!! Please see Coach Clark if you need help with
any portion of this project.
Alternative Assessments (50 points)
These creative assessments will be graded on effort. Your final product must
reflect that you have put forth the appropriate time and effort to earn the full
50 points. For example, do not hand in an artistic interpretation of something
drawn on computer paper with pencil. You will not get credit.
Choices:
1. Photo Story - Create a photo story for any of the scenes from Romeo and
Juliet. This is a slide show set to music and audio.
2. Graphic Novel - Create a graphic novel for Romeo and Juliet. This must
include at least 5 drawings with captions.
Name ___________________________
Class ___________________________
Date ___________________________
3. Artistic Interpretation - Choose a few lines from the play that are
meaningful to you. Draw or paint a picture that conveys the meaning of
those lines. Write a written explanation of your artwork
4. Character Scrapbook - Create a scrapbook with a page for 5 different
characters. The page should be a representation of the character and what
they value. You may add pictures of what you think the character should
look like.
5. FACEBOOK - Create a Facebook page for 1 major character and 1 minor
character. Don’t forget photos, status updates, and friend’s posts.
6. Choose and memorize any 2 Soliloquies/Monologues and then perform
them for the class.
Other Ideas: A statue of Juliet is mentioned at the end of the play. Quote the
text that relates to this. What in your opinion is the significance of the
statue? Design/build it and explain your art piece. Write why you chose to
create the statue you created.
Cut or tear along the dotted line. Complete and return the bottom portion of
this sheet to Coach Clark no later than April 12.
I choose to write (pick one essay or creative writing topic)(50 points)
I choose to complete (pick one alternative assessments)(50 points)