Objectives: - Read, understand, and organize events in Act 1 Today you need: - silent reading book -Literature book (the purple one!) -a pen or pencil Be prepared to read Romeo and Juliet out loud!  English 9 Days 5-7 Objectives: - Read, understand, and organize events in Act 1

Silent Reading

Romeo and Juliet As we read Act 1, we will discuss it and complete activities.

Act 1, Scene 1 1. When the Montagues enter, Sampson takes out his sword but doesn’t want to attack. Why?  2. Why does the fight (brawl) begin?  3. . Lines 43 and 44 are both an example of ____________. A. monologues B. soliloquies C. asides 4. When Benvolio enters, he says “Part fools!/ Put up your swords. You know not what you do” (1.1.59-60). A. What is he trying to do? B. Based on these actions, how could you describe him?  5. How does Tybalt react when he sees the fight?  6. The prince says there have been ________ brawls.

Act 1 Scene 1 (cont.) 7. What will be the consequences if the families fight again in public?  8 The prince’s speech in lines 76-98 is an example of ________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside 9. After the fight, Montague, Lady Montague, and Benvolio talk about Romeo. List at least three unusual things he has been doing lately.   10. Benvolio goes to Romeo to discover what’s going on with him. Why has Romeo been unhappy lately? 11. What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo? (1.1. 22-223)

Act 1 Scene 2 1. What does Paris want? (What does he ask Capulet?) 2. What is Capulet’s answer to Paris? 3. Paraphrase 1.2.16-17 But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part. 4.What does Capulet tell his servant to do? (1.2.34-37) Why is this a problem? 5. Does the servant know who Romeo is? How do you know this? 6. Who does Romeo love? (line 82) 7. Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the party? (1.2.85-86) 8. Why does Romeo want to go to the party? (1.2.99-100)

Act 1 Scene 3 1. According to lady Capulet and the nurse, how old is Juliet? 2. Which word best describes the nurse? A. serious B. playful and happy C. sad and angry 3. The nurse’s speech in lines 16-48 is a _____________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside 4. What important information does Lady Capulet tell Juliet?   5. How does Juliet feel about getting married?   6. In lines 81-82, Lady Capulet compares Paris to___________.

Act 1 Scene 4 1. What are Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio preparing for in this scene? 2. Why won’t Romeo dance and celebrate with his friends? 3. Mercutio is best described as A. friendly to everyone C. playful and somewhat moody B. depressed D. serious and peaceful 4. About what do Romeo and Mercutio argue on page 714? 5 Mercutio’s speech in lies 53-95 is a ________________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside 6. What does Romeo’s speech in lines 106-113 foreshadow?

Act 1 Scene 5 1. On page 717, Romeo sees Juliet for the first time. What does he claim? 2. How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo? 3. As Tybalt angrily rants about Romeo, Capulet stops him. What does Capulet instruct Tybalt to do and why? 4. What can we assume about Romeo based on Capulet’s words in lines 65-68? 5. Paraphrase Tybalt’s words in lines 89-90. I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall Now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall 6. The above quote does which of the following? A. highlight Romeo’s character B. foreshadow a potential fight later in the play C. reveals Tybalt’s true love for the Montagues D. creates suspense by telling Tybalt’s intention to come between Romeo and Juliet

Act 1 Scene 5 (cont.) 7. How does Juliet react to Romeo when he approaches her? 8. Which of the following best describes Romeo’s attitude and behavior during the scene? A. reckless B. wise C. cautious 9. Which of the following best describes Romeo when he discover’s Juliet’s identity? A. admiring B. joyful C. woeful 10. What do Juliet’s lines 132-133 foreshadow?

Time Line Place the events on the time line on page 266.

Figurative Language Complete the figurative language worksheet.