1. English 2 - February 24th Agenda Warm-Up: Prior Knowledge
R&J Background and TPS
Video Clip: Act II Scene 2
Character Analysis
Wrap-up/Homework
You Will Need
Notebook paper
Writing implement
Act II Scene 2 worksheet

2. Warm-Up: Prior Knowledge
What do you already know about Romeo and Juliet?
Why do you think this is the most famous of Shakespeare’s plays?
What literary features do you think you will see in the play, and why?

3. Play Timeline Act I: Sunday, R&J meet at the Capulet party
Act II: Sunday night to Monday afternoon, R&J are married.
Act III: Monday, Romeo kills a Capulet and is banished; Juliet gets “engaged” to a rich guy by her family
Act IV: Tuesday, Juliet arranges and fakes her suicide.
Act V: Wednesday-Thursday, Romeo misses the “faked” part, kills himself out of grief, Juliet sees and kills herself.

4. This Scene Romeo and Juliet met at a party.
Later that night, Romeo sneaks into Juliet’s backyard.
He hears her talking about him, and reveals himself.
They talk about love and decide to get married.

5. Think-Table-Share
Think silently about the question.
Discuss the question with your table group.
When called on, share your thought with the class.
If your crush suddenly turned up at your bedroom window, how would you feel?

6. Think-Table-Share
Think silently about the question.
Discuss the question with your table group.
When called on, share your thought with the class.
Why do you think Romeo and Juliet decide to marry so quickly?

7. Character Analysis
Romeo is a PASSIONATE character. What lines and literary features develop this characterization?
Based on those lines, refine your description of Romeo’s character.
Juliet is an INNOCENT character. What lines and literary features develop this characterization?
Based on those lines, refine your description of Juliet’s character.

8. Homework - Due TONIGHT Writing Prompt - Due 2/26
Submit your final draft of your sonnet to Turnitin.com before 11:59 pm TONIGHT.
Writing Prompt - Due 2/26
Is this scene romantic or not? Support your answer using details from your work today (1 page response).