1. ROMEO AND JULIET

2. Journal #1 : Shakespeare & You Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least ½ page. What do you know about William Shakespeare? Have you read anything by him? What have you heard about his plays? What do you know about Romeo & Juliet? What are you looking forward to/not looking forward to about reading Romeo & Juliet?

3. , Shakespeare, & The Elizabethan Age

4. The Elizabethan Era 1558-1603 This was the length of Queen Elizabeth’s reign England became a dominant force during this time The age of exploration Exploring new territories Expanding countries’ wealth Discovering new trade routes London: most populated city in Europe 200,000 in 1659

5. The Elizabethan Era: Theatre Theatres in London were not on the “good” side of the Thames river Surrounded by brothels, pubs, gambling houses Original entertainment in theatres: Bear baiting Rooster fights Wrestling

6. The Elizabethan Era: Theatre 6 days a week (No Sundays) In the afternoon (2pm-5pm) No stagelights Changed plays often They announced what kind of play was showing with flags: Black-Tragedy, White- comedy,Red- History One play could be performed up to 10 times in a season New plays in constant demand

7. The Elizabethan Era: The Globe Theatre Most famous theater – Shakespeare’s troupe performed here 25 Actors – all male

8. More on the Globe Theatre https://youtu.be/m3VGa6Fp3zI

9. The Globe Theatre The Globe held about 3000 people 1c admission for standing room Higher price for gallery seating Private boxes for the nobility Sold refreshments No restroom, no intermission

10. Shakespeare Video https://youtu.be/geev441vbMI

11. About Shakespeare: Born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 Father was a glove maker Attended a boys only craftsman school Intense study of Latin and classical philosophers Came to London in 1588 as a traveling “player” (actor)

12. About Shakespeare: More Important Notes Married Anne Hathaway 1582. She was 26. He was 18. Three children: Susanna Twins: Judith & Hamnet Wrote 37 plays, poems and sonnets(154) Plays are divided into Histories,Tragedies,Comedies & Tragicomedy Died 1616

13. Characters

14. Act One

15. Puns A pun is a ______________________. Puns usually involve words that are similar in ______________ or a word that has ________________________.

16. Act 1 Scene 1 Puns Act 1, Scene 1 Gregory: The quarrel is between our masters and us their men. Sampson: ‘Tis all one, I will show myself a tyrant: when I have fought with the men, I will be cruel with the maids, and cut off their heads. Gregory: The heads of the maids? Sampson: Ay, the heads of the maids, or their maidenheads; take it in what sense thou wilt. Gregory: They must take it in sense that feel it. Sampson: Me they shall feel while I am able to stand: and ‘tis known I am a pretty piece of flesh. Gregory: ‘Tis well thou art not fish; if thou hadst, thou hadst been poor John. Draw thy tool! Here comes two of the house of the Montagues. Maids/MaidenheadsFeel/Fish/Tool

17. Foil A foil is a character who provides a ______________________to another character. A foil may emphasize another character’s ______________________ or may make another character look better by comparison. A foil essentially is a character that ________________ and _________________ another character.

18. How does Malfoy contrast Harry? AKA, what is so different about the two? 1) 2) 3)

19. Act I Important Questions How is the feud between the families introduced? Which two families are rivals?: _____ and _____ Who are two foils in the Act? Capulet wants Paris to do what before he consents to Paris’ proposal? Why doesn’t Romeo want to attend the party? Why does Romeo want to attend the party?

20. Act I Big Ideas Romeo and Juliet meet at the end of Act I. Romeo’s attendance at the party starts a ripple effect that will lead to Mercutio and Tybalt’s deaths. Act I starts and ends on Sunday.

21. Act II

22. Act II Vocab Procure: get; obtain Predominant: having dominating influence over others Intercession: act of pleading on another’s behalf Sallow: sickly, pale-yellowish color Lamentable: distressing; sad Unwieldy: awkward; clumsy

23. ALLUSION Reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

24. HYPERBOLE Deliberate exaggeration or overstatement

25. FORESHADOWING Use of clues that suggest events that have yet to occur Creates suspense

26. BLANK VERSE Iambic pentameter Form of poetry Does not rhyme 10 syllables per line Syllables follow an alternating unstressed- stressed pattern Used for important characters

27. Act II Roles Romeo Benvolio Mercutio Juliet Nurse Peter Friar Lawrence

28. Act II Important Questions How does Act II begin? What day is it? What do Romeo and Juliet declare to each other in the orchard? Between Romeo and Juliet, who is more romantic? Why? Who is more realistic? Why? What does Friar Lawrence agree to do? Why?

29. Act II Big Ideas The nurse corresponds with Romeo so they can arrange the marriage. Romeo receives a letter from Tybalt, challenging him to a duel. At the end of the Act, Romeo and Juliet marry. The Act starts on Sunday and ends on Monday.

30. Act III

31. Act III Important Questions Who does Romeo meet after his wedding? What is Romeo’s response when Tybalt challenges him to fight? Who fights Tybalt first? What does this lead to? How does Romeo react to Mercutio’s death?

32. Act III Big Ideas Juliet is upset about _____, but more upset about _____. Romeo wants to die, but Friar Lawrence yells at him and gives him these three reasons to be happy: 1. 2. 3.

33. Act III Big Ideas Romeo and Juliet spend the night together and then Romeo leaves for _____. Capulet tells Juliet that she will marry Paris on _____. He believes this will do what? By the end of the Act, Romeo has left Verona, and Juliet is alone. The Act starts on Monday and ends on Tuesday. _____ and _____ are dead at the end of the Act.

34. Act IV

35. Act IV Important Questions Friar Lawrence devises a plan to help Juliet avoid marriage. What must she do? Capulet moves the wedding to Wednesday. Why is this bad for Juliet? Juliet is scared to drink the potion for five reasons. What are they?

36. Act IV Big Ideas At the end of the Act, Juliet is “dead.” The Act starts on Tuesday and ends on Wednesday.

37. Act V

38. Act V Important Questions Who tells Romeo about Juliet’s death? Why doesn’t Romeo know the plan? Where does Romeo go and what reasons does he give Balthasar for going? Who does Romeo meet when he arrives? What happens?

39. Act V Big Ideas Juliet was in the process of coming back to life when Romeo spoke his final words to her. By the end of the play the following people have died: Mercutio, Tybalt, Juliet, Romeo, Paris & Lady Montague The Act starts on Wednesday and ends on Thursday. Romeo and Juliet’s death results in an end to the “ancient grudge” of their families’.

40. Journal #2 : A Note to a Friend Imagine you are either Romeo or Juliet and you have just gotten home from the Capulet’s party. Write a note to a friend explaining your thoughts about what happened at the party. Some questions to consider… What did you think when you first saw your true love? What are you looking forward to? Nervous about? What are you going to do next? Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least 3/4 page. Note: You must include at least 3 words from your list of Shakespearean Vocabulary on your study guide. Underline each Shakespearean word you use.

41. Journal #3 : A Note from a Friend Pretend you are either Romeo or Juliet’s close friend. What advice would you give him or her? Write this in a letter format to one of the characters. This composition needs to be at least 1⁄2 page. Think about the current situation and the character’s motivations and emotions. Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least 3/4 page. Note: You must include at least 3 words from your list of Shakespearean Vocabulary on your study guide. Underline each Shakespearean word you use.

42. Journal #4 : Who’s to blame? Who or what is responsible for what has occurred so far in the play? Explain in detail. This composition needs to be at least 1⁄2 page. Think about all of the events thus far. Use Academic Tone. No Shakespearean language. Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least ½ page.

43. Journal #5 : Juliet’s Change How has Juliet changed since the start of the play? What evidence is there to support your opinion? Why do you think this change (if any) has occurred? Think about all of the events thus far and our prior knowledge of Juliet’s character. Use Academic Tone. No Shakespearean language. Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least 3/4 page.

44. Journal #6 : Romeo & Juliet Today Respond to the following questions in paragraph format. Write at least ½ page. How and why is Romeo and Juliet still relevant to teenagers today? Think about all we have discussed during this unit. Use Academic Tone