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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare. Unit Objectives. Reading Goals : I can explain and justify an interpretation of a text. I can summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

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  1. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare

  2. Unit Objectives • Reading Goals: • I can explain and justify an interpretation of a text. • I can summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material. • I can use questions and predictions to guide reading. • I can recognize and analyze literary elements and drama terms in chosen passages including but not limited to plot line, setting, characterization, irony, conflict, symbolism, etc.

  3. Unit Objectives • Writing Goals: • I can write a formal essay using direct evidence to support my thesis statement. • I can proofread for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation; I can ensure that documents are formatted in MLA final form for submission.

  4. Major Characters • Capulet Family and Friends • Lord and Lady Capulet • Juliet • Tybalt • Nurse • Sampson and Gregory

  5. Major Characters • Montague Family and Friends • Lord and Lady Montague • Romeo • Benvolio • Mercutio

  6. Motifs • family / societal feud • innocence / immaturity • fate and destiny

  7. Themes • Unresolved feuds lead to severe consequences and suffering. • Stubbornness and selfishness lead to violence. • Innocence / immaturity leads one to act rashly causing irreversible problems. • The decisions one makes alters his/her fate and destiny.

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