Romeo and Juliet Choice Board

Choose at least 45 points worth of activities to prepare for your final exam. These are meant to help you study and review skills we have covered this unit. Click each number to learn more about that choice!

Romeo and Juliet CHoice Board

Insults like Shakespeare

Directions: Complete a minimum of three (3) varying Tweets ((Examples: time period specific governmental concerns, time period specific teen concerns, lifestyle, etc.) - (Hear ye, thou clottish buffoons art at it again...thou womanish squeals cry out the plague is back - make haste and flee #plagueproblems #pestilence)) Click here and click Twitter. You will be creating Shakespearean tweets and/or Shakespearean insults. Example: Thou art a boil, a plague sore Click Twitter generator and then fill out this info: When you're done, click Save your Tweet!

Journal Prompts

Directions: Choose one (1) of the following journal prompts to answer in at least 250 words.

1. What qualities do you look for in friends? Which of these qualities did Benvolio and Mercutio share? Which of the two would you prefer to have as a friend?
2. Romeo and Juliet see each other despite the fact they know their parents would disapprove. Would their relationship have ended differently if they had tried to reason with their respective parents?
3. Juliet is never seen with any friends of her own age. If she had a close friend, what would Juliet say about Romeo and their relationship to her? (This can be a letter, face-to-face conversation, Twitter posts, Facebook messages).
4. Is Romeo in love with Rosaline or is it infatuation? What is the difference? If you had a friend who was in a similar situation to Romeo's what advice would you give that person? (This can be a letter, face-to-face conversation, Twitter posts, Facebook messages).
5. When Romeo and Juliet meet at the party they fall in "love at first sight". Considering their age, is this real love? What is your opinion of "love at first sight?"
6. Romeo seems to be fickle with his affections. First he loves Rosaline and then he loves Juliet with a passion. How would you treat Romeo if he were your friend? What advice would you give him based on your knowledge of "fickle" friendships?

Movie Poster & Synopsis

30 points

Directions: Cast a movie for your own version of Romeo and Juliet! Create a movie poster to advertise your film and include a 1-2 paragraph synopsis (overview) of your movie! For this choice, you may use the construction paper in my classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, or any other software you'd like (just make sure you can save and share your work!)

Act Mapping

30 points

Directions: Choose one act from Romeo and Juliet to map out Organize scenes, important characters, important events, key terms, and things to notice This may be completed on a piece of construction paper from my room, or by using a software that you enjoy (I like Canva or Google Slides/Google Drawing!)

Character Web

30 points

A character web shows all the characters and their relationships with each other, as well as important connections (such as "killed by," or "loves") Use one of the following programs to create a character web for Romeo and Juliet. Be sure to include the following characters on your web: Lord Capulet Lady Capulet Juliet The Nurse Tybalt Lord Montague Lady Montague Romeo Benvolio Prince Escalus Mercutio

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Literary Analysis

45 points

Answer all parts of the following essay prompt: Who is responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? Friar Laurence? The two lovers themselves? Their parents? Do a number of people share the blame? To what extent can these people be held responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Analyze the actions of the character(s) you think are responsible for the lovers’ deaths. Essay Requirements:

1. Introductory Paragraph (10 pts)
1. Summarize the play in 2-3 sentences
2. Introduce your stance (who you feel is responsible for Romeo and Juliet's deaths)
2. Body Paragraphs (25 pts)
1. Provide evidence from the text to support your stance (Because this character did/said... they are clearly responsible. If they had...)
2. To what extent can others be held responsible for their deaths? Support with evidence and your own reasoning.
3. Concluding Paragraph (10 pts)
1. Restate your thesis
2. Reminder: don't include new information--only restate what you have already stated

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