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English 9 Days 5-7

Today you need: - silent reading book -Literature book (the purple one!) -a pen or pencil Be prepared to read Romeo and Juliet out loud!  . English 9 Days 5-7 . Objectives: - Read, understand, and organize events in Act 1 . Silent Reading . Romeo and Juliet .

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English 9 Days 5-7

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  1. Today you need: - silent reading book -Literature book (the purple one!) -a pen or pencil Be prepared to read Romeo and Juliet out loud!  English 9 Days 5-7 Objectives: - Read, understand, and organize events in Act 1

  2. Silent Reading

  3. Romeo and Juliet • As we read Act 1, we will discuss it and complete activities.

  4. Act 1, Scene 1 • 1. When the Montagues enter, Sampson takes out his sword but doesn’t want to attack. Why? •  2. Why does the fight (brawl) begin? •  3. . Lines 43 and 44 are both an example of ____________. A. monologues B. soliloquies C. asides • 4. When Benvolio enters, he says “Part fools!/ Put up your swords. You know not what you do” (1.1.59-60). • A. What is he trying to do? • B. Based on these actions, how could you describe him? •  5. How does Tybalt react when he sees the fight? •  6. The prince says there have been ________ brawls.

  5. Act 1 Scene 1 (cont.) • 7. What will be the consequences if the families fight again in public? •  8 The prince’s speech in lines 76-98 is an example of ________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside • 9. After the fight, Montague, Lady Montague, and Benvolio talk about Romeo. List at least three unusual things he has been doing lately.   • 10. Benvolio goes to Romeo to discover what’s going on with him. Why has Romeo been unhappy lately? • 11. What is Benvolio’s advice to Romeo? (1.1. 22-223)

  6. Act 1 Scene 2 • 1. What does Paris want? (What does he ask Capulet?) • 2. What is Capulet’s answer to Paris? • 3. Paraphrase 1.2.16-17 • But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; • My will to her consent is but a part. • 4.What does Capulet tell his servant to do? (1.2.34-37) Why is this a problem? • 5. Does the servant know who Romeo is? How do you know this? • 6. Who does Romeo love? (line 82) • 7. Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the party? (1.2.85-86) • 8. Why does Romeo want to go to the party? (1.2.99-100)

  7. Act 1 Scene 3 • 1. According to lady Capulet and the nurse, how old is Juliet? • 2. Which word best describes the nurse? A. serious B. playful and happy C. sad and angry • 3. The nurse’s speech in lines 16-48 is a _____________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside • 4. What important information does Lady Capulet tell Juliet?   • 5. How does Juliet feel about getting married?   • 6. In lines 81-82, Lady Capulet compares Paris to___________.

  8. Act 1 Scene 4 • 1. What are Romeo, Mercutio, and Benvolio preparing for in this scene? • 2. Why won’t Romeo dance and celebrate with his friends? • 3. Mercutio is best described as A. friendly to everyone C. playful and somewhat moody B. depressed D. serious and peaceful • 4. About what do Romeo and Mercutio argue on page 714? • 5 Mercutio’s speech in lies 53-95 is a ________________. A. monologue B. soliloquy C. aside • 6. What does Romeo’s speech in lines 106-113 foreshadow?

  9. Act 1 Scene 5 • 1. On page 717, Romeo sees Juliet for the first time. What does he claim? • 2. How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo? • 3. As Tybalt angrily rants about Romeo, Capulet stops him. What does Capulet instruct Tybalt to do and why? • 4. What can we assume about Romeo based on Capulet’s words in lines 65-68? • 5. Paraphrase Tybalt’s words in lines 89-90. I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall Now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall • 6. The above quote does which of the following? A. highlight Romeo’s character B. foreshadow a potential fight later in the play C. reveals Tybalt’s true love for the Montagues D. creates suspense by telling Tybalt’s intention to come between Romeo and Juliet

  10. Act 1 Scene 5 (cont.) • 7. How does Juliet react to Romeo when he approaches her? • 8. Which of the following best describes Romeo’s attitude and behavior during the scene? A. reckless B. wise C. cautious • 9. Which of the following best describes Romeo when he discover’s Juliet’s identity? A. admiring B. joyful C. woeful • 10. What do Juliet’s lines 132-133 foreshadow?

  11. Time Line • Place the events on the time line on page 266.

  12. Figurative Language • Complete the figurative language worksheet.

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