1. Romeo and Juliet reading 3 Date:
Objectives
Finish scene three and four.
Answer questions for the purpose of a closer reading for the Junior Cert.
Warm –up – A4 pad – write the quote, answer the questions
Juliet on marriage: “It is an honour that I dream not of” (C67)
What do you think honour is?
(Sample in a sentence: It is an honour to teach you all.)
Is this a positive or negative view of marriage?

2. Notes – write this down
Dramatic Irony: When the audience’s awareness of a situation differs from the characters. We know Romeo and Juliet fall in love, despite her parent’s plans.
Foreshadowing: Indicating what might happen later. Romeo senses his death will result from the party.
Take this note time to get volunteers for readings.

3. Roles: Friends and family talking to their loved ones, trying to make them feel better. Girls, then guys.
Scene 3:
Lady Capulet Nurse Juliet Servingman
Scene 4: Romeo Benvolio Mercutio
Note to self:
Read summary aloud
before we start
Reading aloud tips: Posture for diaphragm, aim your voice, slow pace and relax.

4. Questions – Point, “reference”, explain.
Lord and Lady Capulet think differently about when Juliet should marry. How? (c70)
What arguments does Lady Capulet give for marriage? (c94)
How does Romeo define love in scene four? (c25)
A major theme in the play is fate. What does Romeo feel will happen if he goes to the party? (c106)

5. Cooldown Question
Some people like the idea of fate, others do not. How do you feel about the concept that, from your birth to death, everything is already decided for you.