Is your head beating as if it would break into twenty pieces looking for activities to accompany a reading of the woeful tale of Juliet and her Romeo? Here's a weighty tool kit that won't hurt your back. The packet is divided into 20 sections, each of which includes links to videos, step-by-step directions for the activities, and extensions. It's a must-have for those new to using Romeo and Juliet in the classroom, as well as experienced veterans.

Concepts

romeo and juliet, william shakespeare, dramatic plays, tragedies, puppetry

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview the 21-page packet and the many links to determine the activities appropriate for your classes
• Have class members craft their own prologue that includes the major plot points and follows a rhythm and rhyme scheme of their choosing (like a rap, perhaps)

Classroom Considerations

• While most appropriate for theatre arts classes, many of the activities are appropriate for any study of Romeo and Juliet
• Requires either a copy of the play for each participant or a computer with an internet connection
• Some of the videos are not available in the United States

Pros

• The activities are designed to appeal to young learners experiencing their first Shakespeare, as well as to challenge theatre arts majors
• The interactive character map lets readers demonstrate their understanding of the relationships among the characters

Cons

• None