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- bigfellow on 2007-04-02
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Not sure which of Shakespeare's plays to cover? Chosen one, but need a quick refresher course on it?
Check out our fine range of 60 Second Shakespeare newspapers for quick summaries of the plot and characters of fourteen major Shakespeare plays.
Romeo and Juliet
A WebQuest
for English as a Foreign Language
Introduction / Task / Process / Evaluation / Conclusion / Teacher's Notes
Introduction
Shakespeare is one of the greatest writers ever in history, but you don't know much about him or about his work. When you finish this WebQuest you will be able to say a lot about him and his well-known play "Romeo and Juliet"
You are male and female young actors that are going to take part in a competition to celebrate St. Valentine's Day. The competition has been organized by the English teachers in your school and in it you'll have to perform your version of the play "Romeo and Juliet".
Before you enter the competition, to understand this tragedy and to help you play your character as best as you can, you are going to do some research about Shakespeare, his time and the story of Romeo and Juliet.
First you will work in groups of three: a biographer, a literary critic and an art reporter. And later you will work in groups of six actors.
You are really excited about getting a prize in the competition. So, do your best to make sure you learn a lot and you are one of the winners.
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Romeo & Juliet
Study Guide for Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (1591?)
Intel Education: Designing Effective Projects: Romeo and Juliet: Insight into Ourselves
Unit Summary
Students research the historical background of Romeo and Juliet as well as Shakespeare’s time to better understand the play. After reading the play, students apply the themes and issues within the play to modern life, and they work on solutions to age-old problems, such as communicating with parents, combating hate crimes/violence, and preventing suicide. Students work in teams to make plans and products targeting their chosen issues to positively impact their communities. Each team researches the current needs and resources of the community, and determines a course of action.
Curriculum-Framing Questions
* Essential Question
How does literature help us better understand ourselves?
* Unit Question
Does fate control people's lives?
How does Shakespeare still speak to a 21st century audience?
* Content Questions
What is imagery, and what are some examples of how Shakespeare uses imagery in Romeo and Juliet to present a compelling and powerful message?
What are the themes and issues in Romeo and Juliet that are relevant to today?
Interactive Folio : Romeo and Juliet
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is quite simply the most interactive and sophisticated version of Romeo and Juliet
ever created. Use this as a study guide and teaching tool. Read the
play, read its English source texts, read critical materials on the
play, explore Shakespeare’s vocabulary, and experience a full range of
multi-media associated with the play. - bigfellow on 2008-03-01
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