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English 1. Mr. Briggs’ Classes Wednesday / Thursday January 5-6, 2010. The study of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Learning Objectives. Describe the early theater which was prevalent during Shakespeare’s time.

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  1. English 1 Mr. Briggs’ Classes Wednesday / Thursday January 5-6, 2010 The study of William Shakespeare’sRomeo and Juliet

  2. Learning Objectives • Describe the early theater which was prevalent during Shakespeare’s time. • Identify and explain the importance of the prologue of the play Romeo and Juliet. The Globe Theater as it would have appeared in the 1600’s. It was rebuilt in the 1990’s.

  3. Homework – Due Friday 1/8/10 • Read Act 1 scene 1 of R&J: textbook 788 – 796. • Answer the following questions. Write out the question, then answer it. • Assignment name is STREET FIGHT. • In about 100 words, explain what’s happening in this scene. Use your own words. • How does Tybalt and Benvilio differ in their responses to the street fight? • Which position does the Prince take in regards to the Capulet and Montague fued?

  4. Review • Shakespeare’s Life - Video • Stratford-upon-Avon - Video • Globe Theater - Video

  5. Shakespeare Quiz #1 • In complete sentences, explain two specific items you learned about Shakespeare’s life. • During Shakespeare’s time the Globe Theater was considered revolutionary. Describe the layout of the theater.

  6. Shakespeare Quiz #1 • Does the following stanza use end-stopped or run-onlines? Explain your choice. The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven Would through the airy region stream so bright That birds would sing and think it were not night.

  7. Background and Characters • Background – page 784 • Characters – page 785 • Write down the following characters and their descriptions • 2 Families: Capulet and the Montague • Capulet: Juliet, Lady, Lord, Tybalt, Nurse • Montague: Romeo, Lady, Lord, Benvolio • Others: Mercutio, Prince, Friar Laurence

  8. The setting of the play • Verona Italy - video

  9. Video Guide Links • Verona - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJIjsIy0eBs • Globe Theater - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgnInT4x8kA • Prologue - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA45kjZPCHU • Shakespeare’s Life - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGhNU6jMsZ8 • Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s Birthplace) -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSqHcwN6vPo • R&J Act1 scene1 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6zKB6_mo_M

  10. Prologue • Importance – Shakespeare uses this to tell the audience what the story’s about – a teaser • Page 787 • Read (several times) and discuss • Videos: 0102 • Rewrite the prologue in your own words.

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