1. DO NOW – 2/9/16 Write a three to four sentence response in CN: 1)What does the word “tragedy” mean? 2)Do we as human beings determine our future, or is our future already determined (our fate is set in stone)? Why? 1)What does the word “tragedy” mean? 2)Do we as human beings determine our future, or is our future already determined (our fate is set in stone)? Why?

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To introduce “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”; to analyze the “Prologue.” Essential Question: 1) What words choices by Shakespeare create a certain tone of the “Prologue” to R&J? Topic / Objective: 1) To introduce “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”; to analyze the “Prologue.” Essential Question: 1) What words choices by Shakespeare create a certain tone of the “Prologue” to R&J?

3. Announcements Literature Circles will happen about every Friday (in some cases Monday). Make sure to bring your assigned books. I’ll remind you. This reading is to be done outside of class (and yes, it does count towards your grade). Also, the MRS (Multiple Role Sheets), make sure to have those complete by Friday. Literature Circles will happen about every Friday (in some cases Monday). Make sure to bring your assigned books. I’ll remind you. This reading is to be done outside of class (and yes, it does count towards your grade). Also, the MRS (Multiple Role Sheets), make sure to have those complete by Friday.

4. Our Study of Shakespeare 1)We are going to read the text in “Collections.” film versions 2)We are going to supplement our reading with clips from film versions of Romeo and Juliet. 3)Near the end of the play, we’ll explore Shakespeare’s world and real-world connections.

5. TURN AND TALK * TAKE 2 MINUTES AND DISCUSS WITH A PARTNER: 1)What do you know about William Shakespeare, if anything at all? 2)Why do we study Shakespeare’s writing?

6. Characters and Setting TURN to page 182 – Verona (Italy); 14 th century TURN to page 182 – Verona (Italy); 14 th century Key Characters: Key Characters: Two Warring Families: The Montagues and the Capulets Two Warring Families: The Montagues and the Capulets

7. Warring Families Montague Romeo (ages 14-16) Lord and Lady Montague (Romeo’s parents) Benvolio (friend of Romeo) Mercutio (friend of Romeo) Balthasar (servant of Romeo) Capulet Juliet (ages 14-15) Lord and Lady Capulet (Juliet’s parents) Nurse (Juliet’s servant) Paris (nobleman, will fall in love with Juliet) Tybalt (Juliet’s cousin)

8. Read the Prologue Together As we read, think about an answer to this question: As we read, think about an answer to this question: What words choices by Shakespeare create a certain tone of the “Prologue” to R&J?

9. Watch this Clip As you watch, consider this question: As you watch, consider this question: What is striking or memorable about this version of Romeo and Juliet by director Baz Luhrman? What is striking or memorable about this version of Romeo and Juliet by director Baz Luhrman?

10. Assign lines in pairs/groups For each set of lines, in your notes, write down the following: 1)Paraphrase those lines in your own words. 2)Identify and explain figurative language (for example, metaphors). 3)Find words that contribute to the tone of those lines. For each set of lines, in your notes, write down the following: 1)Paraphrase those lines in your own words. 2)Identify and explain figurative language (for example, metaphors). 3)Find words that contribute to the tone of those lines.

11. Work in Groups Group A – lines 1-4 Group B – lines 5-9 Group C – lines 10-14 Group A – lines 1-4 Group B – lines 5-9 Group C – lines 10-14

12. Assign lines in pairs/groups For each set of lines, in your notes, write down the following: 1)Paraphrase those lines in your own words. 2)Identify and explain figurative language (for example, metaphors). 3)Find words that contribute to the tone of those lines. For each set of lines, in your notes, write down the following: 1)Paraphrase those lines in your own words. 2)Identify and explain figurative language (for example, metaphors). 3)Find words that contribute to the tone of those lines.

13. Share Out As you listen to each group, write down in your CN what they report. Group A – lines 1-4 Group B – lines 5-9 Group C – lines 10-14

14. EXIT TICKET What words choices by Shakespeare create a certain tone of the “Prologue” to R&J?

15. EXIT TICKET Write a two-three sentence response to the following question: Using a specific quote, idea, or phrase from Ackerman’s essay, what do you think best represents her central idea on love?