1. Romeo and Juliet reading 6 Date:
Objectives
Finish scene four, five, six and Act Two.
Answer questions for the purpose of a closer reading for the Junior Cert.
Warm –up – A4 pad – write the quote, answer the question
Imagine you are the Nurse from Romeo and Juliet.
Looking back on how things ended, would you still have done the same things. Would you have acted as a go-between fro Romeo and Juliet. Why/why not?
Write down your answer – 2-3 sentences.

2. Roles: Romeo is arranging the secret ceremony or marriage
Roles: Romeo is arranging the secret ceremony or marriage. Tybalt is making noise as antagonists do.
Scene 4: Mercutio and Benvolio Romeo Nurse Peter Scene 5: Juliet Nurse Scene 6: Friar Romeo Juliet
Note to self:
Read summary aloud
before we start
Reading aloud tips: Posture for diaphragm, aim your voice, slow pace and relax.

3. Questions – Point, “reference”, explain.
What is the last thing Romeo says to the nurse in scene four? What does this tell us about the power the nurse holds?
How does Juliet react to the news she has been waiting for in scene five.
Based on scene five, do you think Juliet trusts the nurse? How does the nurse feel about Juliet?
What advice does Friar Lawrence give Romeo in scene six?

4. Cooldown Question
Are secrets about major life events a good idea. Why should you tell people before you make big decisions.