Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scene 6 & Act 3, Scene 1

1/ Act 2, Scene 6 -Romeo and Juliet are married by Friar Lawrence.
Journal #6 assigned, page 136 #2 (text)

2/ Act 3, Scene 1 -Mercutio and Tybalt fight/Romeo is banished.

A Closer Look at Act III, Scene i
1/ At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think there will be a fight?
2/ What does Mercutio accuse Benvolio of in lines 15-30?
3/ When Tybalt and Mercutio first begin arguing, what does Benvolio try to get them to do?
4/ What does Tybalt call Romeo?
5/ Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
6/ What does Mercutio think is the reason Romeo refuses to fight?
7/ Why does Mercutio keep repeating, "A plague o'both your houses"?
8/ What does Romeo say Juliet's love has done to him?
9/ Why does Romeo call himself "fortune's fool"?
10/ When Benvolio relates to the Prince what happened, what does he say Romeo tried to do before Mercutio was killed?
11/ What does Lady Capulet accuse Benvolio of? Why?
12/ What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?

3/ Begin News Article Assignment (1st assignment in R & J Unit Portfolio)
Article Web due Tues. April 28
Rough draft/Peer Editing Session on Thurs. April 30

ROMEO & JULIET by William Shakespeare
Grade 9 Enriched Unit

During this unit, you will be responsible for completing the following:

1/ Writing Task: ( /20 marks -see rubric) Choose ONE of the following:
A. Write a News Report of the Capulet Ball as it might appear in the morning paper.
OR
B. Write a News Report on the Montague/Capulet fight. Your account must include the following: how and why Tybalt provokes Mercutio, how Mercutio could have avoided confrontation, how Mercutio’s death is Romeo’s fault, how Romeo takes the law into his own hands and insights into the Prince’s actions.
Due Date:___Final Copy May 4, 2009_______________________________

2/ Creative Component: ( /20 marks -see rubric) Choose ONE of the following:
A. Collage -Create a collage to illustrate the many themes in the play. Demonstrate your understanding of the main themes by your choice and positioning of images/illustrations.
OR
B. Compilation CD -Create a compilation CD to reflect the main themes of the play. Demonstrate your understanding of the main themes through your selection of songs/artists and illustrations. Be sure to include a brief written explanation of why each song fits the themes of the play.
Due Date:____________________________________

3/ Media Component: ( /20 marks -see rubric) Choose ONE of the following:
Design a Brochure to advertise the play to students entering Grade 9 next year. Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the play’s themes, characters, plot, etc. Try to make it visually appealing to catch the interest of future students.
OR
A. Design a Poster to advertise the play to students entering Grade 9. Consider the above statements (see #1) to catch the interest of future students.
Due Date:____________________________________

4/ Oral Component: ( /20 marks -see rubric)
In groups, choose ONE of the scenes from the teacher’s list to present to the class. Your presentation must show a clear understanding of plot, character, and theme. You may present a modern version if you wish. You may work individually by choosing to present a small soliloquy from the play.
Dates to work on presentation:____________________________
Date of presentations:___________________________________