Romeo and Juliet Essay
*Who is the blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
*Your assignment is to discuss who is responsible for the death of
Romeo and Juliet. In your opinion you may blame one person,
several people, the families, fate, ect. It is up to you to choose who
carries the responsibility and support your choice in a 5 paragraph
essay.
*The essay format must include an introduction with a thesis
statement (one sentence that sums up your main idea), 3 body
paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Sample Essay Format
paragraph (introduction) discuss the plot of Romeo and
Juliet and include your thesis statement at the end of your
paragraph. (Friar Lawrence is to blame for the death of Romeo and
Juliet)
2nd paragraph (body)-discuss the first reason Friar Lawrence is
to blame.
3rd paragraph (body)-discuss the second reason Friar Lawrence
is to blame.
4th paragraph (body)-discuss the third reason Friar Lawrence is
to blame.
5th paragraph-(conclusion) restate your thesis statement and
conclude your essay.
1st
Requirements
*you must have a rough draft
*you must type your final essay in 12 font and double space
*you must use 3 quotes from Romeo and Juliet in your essay (this
does not count as part of your 6-10 sentences per paragraph)
*spelling/grammar/appearance counts!