Romeo and Juliet Revisited

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

 

Introduction:

You will be using the Web to find information that will help you complete this project.You will be showing that you understand the plot and characters of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet as well as the literary elements contained in it. You will also be using your writing skills to express your thoughts and ideas.

The Task:

You will have four activities to complete.

The Process:

Read all directions before you click.

Activity 1:

Go to Romeo and Juliet Plot Summary sheet and print it.

Using your book, write a paragraph summary of the events of each act of the play, Romeo and Juliet.

 

Activity 2:

Go to Character Description and print it. Choose a character and a label. Write a thesis statement about this character and the selected trait. Brainstorm about your supporting details. Write a minimum two paragraph composition on your own paper or on the word processor.

Activity 3:

Using your text and/or one of the resources cited, choose five literary terms and give one example for each from Romeo and Juliet'. Go to Terms Choices for a list of your choices. You may refer to Literary Terms to refresh your memory on the terms.

Write the term and the text that is the example. Use page Terms Worksheet as a guide.

Activity 4:

Choose one of the Composition Topics and write a two page composition.

You may want to read the commentary of another student. He blames the parents for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

Resources:

The full text of the play, Romeo and Juliet.
http://the-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/Tragedy/romeoandjuliet/romeoandjuliet.html

Good background information on William Shakespeare and Elizabethan times.
http://daphne.palomar.edu/shakespeare/

Commentary on the play, Romeo and Juliet, by another student.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/9980/romeoandjuliet.html

Study questions for Romeo and Juliet
http://www.jetlink.net/~massij/wssq/rj.htm

 

 

Evaluation:

  1. Plot summary of each act
  2. Character description of one character
  3. Five literary terms with examples
  4. Two page essay

Conclusion:

You have completed an in depth study of Romeo and Juliet. You have demonstrated that you know the plot. You have applied your knowledge of literary terms. You have analyzed characters and put it all together in a composition. You have also utilized the World Wide Web to enhance your learning. Congratulations!

If you want to use your powers of thinking and reasoning more, you can refer to the Study Questions at this link!

 

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