Looking at Act One, Scene One Romeo and Juliet Looking at Act One, Scene One

Plot Recap Put the following plot points in order; number them from 1-12. At the ball Romeo and Juliet meet and kiss. Tybalt sees Romeo and wants to fight him. Capulet stops Tybalt. 4 The Montague and the Capulets start a brawl. Benvolio tries to stop them but Tybalt joins in. 1 Juliet decides to fake her death with a sleeping drug. Romeo hears Juliet had died and goes to see her, missing a message telling him she is faking it. Later that day Tybalt challenges Romeo to a fight. Romeo refuses so Mercutio steps in and fights Tybalt instead. Tybalt kills Mercutio. 7 10 3 Romeo and Benvolio plan to gatecrash the Capulet Ball. 8 Romeo then kills Tybalt. The Prince banishes Romeo to Mantua. Later Romeo climbs into the Orchard and up Juliet’s balcony. They decide to get married the next day. 5 6 Romeo and Juliet are married in secret by Friar Lawrence. The Montagues and the Capulets agree to stop fighting. 12 Romeo takes poison and dies. Juliet wakes up and sees Romeo dead, she stabs herself with Romeo’s dagger. The Prince arrives and warns that anyone caught fighting will be punished with death. 11 2 Romeo goes to see Juliet before going to Mantua. Juliet is told she has to marry Paris. 9

Who are the main characters in this scene? Act 1, Scene 1 As a class read Act 1, Scene 1. Try and break the language down as you are following the text and work out the meaning behind the words. Who are the main characters in this scene? Tybalt Benvolio The Prince Capulet Servants Montague Servants Anslate i

Quick Thinking Point What themes are there in Act 1, Scene 1? Think about what is happening in the scene, how the characters behave and interact with each other and what each character might be thinking/feeling... Discuss this with someone near you now! DON’T ANSWER YET! Let’s explore some of the thinking points above in more detail...

Can you find a quote from the text to prove my point? Character Profiles How are the characters below feeling in this scene? What are they thinking? How do you know? Use evidence from the text to explain your point of view. Have a go at the example below first. Tybalt I hate all Montagues. I want to fight. Angry Violent Hateful Can you find a quote from the text to prove my point? Argumentative

PEE Paragraphs (Point, Evidence, Explain) When Tybalt enters the scene he is feeling argumentative and wants to start a fight with the Montagues. E This can be shown in the quote “What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word,  As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward!” E Tybalt is telling Benvolio how much he hates him and how much he wants to fight. He then challenges Benvolio to a fight. This shows how argumentative Tybalt is.

PEE PARAGRAPHS (POINT, EVIDENCE, EXPLAIN) Now it’s your turn... Think about Benvolio in Act 1, Scene 1. Create a character profile for him. Write a PEE paragraph about Benvolio. Think about the Prince in Act 1, Scene 1. Create a character profile for him. Write a PEE paragraph about the Prince.

What do you think the main themes in Act 1, Scene 1 are? Looking Back... What do you think the main themes in Act 1, Scene 1 are? WHY? Share your ideas with the class, giving a reason and if you can, a quote from the scene to prove your point.