Wednesday, Romeo & Juliet ACT 2 , periods 4 & 5

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate reading comprehension of Shakespeare by evaluating text, make predictions and judgements based on evidence.

DO NOW

Except for planning to consumate their marriage that night (Monday), Romeo and Juliet do not seem to have a plan. What would your plan be? What do you think Romeo and Juliet are going to do?

1. Read act 3 / scene 1. Identify couplets, foreshadowing and dramatic irony.

2. Answer study guide questions through ACT 3 / SCENE 1.

3. FREEZE FRAME ACTIVITY IN GROUPS.

Exit Pass

DO YOU THINK THE PRINCE'S PUNISHMENT IS FAIR? WHY OR WHY NOT?

HW - decode the message on the handout.