West Side Story and Romeo & Juliet—two classics in their own rights that help young literature lovers better analyze different works. Learners research and compare the characters and story elements of West Side Story and Romeo & Juliet. Next, small groups engage in a discussion about the benefits and challenges of technology for communication. Individuals then complete a narrative writing assignment, rewrite a scene from the play, and compare social dances from the 1950s to those of today.