WEEK 17: Romeo and Juliet (DRAMA)

RESOURCES: Elements of Tragedy Prologue Act 1-5 Summary List of Scenes Romeo & Juliet Study Guide Vocab Lists 1-6

MONDAY

1. Controversy around Shakespeare.  Is Amelia Bassano the true author of Shakespeare's collection of plays and sonnets?
2. Read the prologue to "Romeo and Juliet." Prologue to Romeo and Juliet.
3. Paraphrase the prologue in your own words replacing the following words

• grudge
• mutiny
• civil blood
• loins
• foes
• star-cross'd 
• piteous
• strife
• nought
• toil
• mend

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY: 

1. Watch Carlo Carlei version of Romeo and Juliet (2013)
2. Complete viewing guide (1-42)

THURSDAY: 

1. Compare and contrast 2013 and 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet in Springboard pg. 382 using director's chart.
2. Vocab List (10 words) 

FRIDAY:

1. Write love letters/poems using OLD ENGLISH. Use Shakespeare's Words  to help you find more words.  Include ONE literary device in your letter or poem