Curriculum / ELA / 9th Grade / Unit 11: Romeo and Juliet / Lesson 3
ELA
Unit 11
9th Grade
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Analyze how Shakespeare continues to develop the theme of fate in act 1, scene 2.
Play: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare — Act 1, Scene 2 (pp. 27–33)
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What do the lines “She hath not seen the change of fourteen years. Let two more summers wither in their pride ere we may think her ripe to be a bride” (lines 10–11) reveal about the relationship between Juliet and her father?
What is the main effect on the plot of the servingman asking Romeo for help reading the list of guests?
As we saw in the prologue, the role of fate in the lives of individuals plays a central role in this play. Explain how Shakespeare develops the idea that Romeo’s and Juliet’s destinies are controlled by fate in scene 2. Use evidence to support your answer.
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Suggestions for teachers to help them teach this lesson
The number of pages assigned for each lesson varies some. The teacher should adjust by having students act out parts of the scene after reading on days when the pages are fewer. Teachers can also choose to assign some pages for homework on days when the reading is longer.
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Explain the function of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet.
Analyze the conflict in act 1, scene 1.
Analyze Shakespeare’s characterizations of Romeo and Benvolio.
Analyze Shakespeare’s characterization of the three female characters introduced in act 1, scene 3.
Analyze Shakespeare’s characterization of Mercutio and describe his relationship with Romeo.
Analyze Shakespeare’s characterization of Romeo.
Explain in a well-crafted essay how Shakespeare and Luhrmann each create mood in act 1, scene 5.
Explain how the interactions between Romeo and Juliet develop the themes of the play.
Analyze how the interactions between Romeo and Friar Lawrence develop the conflict of the play.
Examine the differences between Romeo the lover and Romeo the friend.
Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme of young love in act 2, scenes 5-6.
Identify instances of foreshadowing in act 2, scenes 5-6.
Analyze how the events of act 3, scene 1 further communicate the theme of fate.
Analyze the events of act 3, scene 2 and the impact they have on the plot development.
Compare Romeo’s and Juliet’s reactions to his banishment and analyze what these reactions reveal about character and theme.
Analyze the connections drawn between love and death in act 3, scene 5.
Analyze Juliet’s character development in act 3, scene 5.
Analyze Juliet’s actions and motivations for her actions in act 4, scenes 1–3.
Analyze how Shakespeare develops the theme of young love in act 4, scenes 1-3.
Explain how Myers draws on and transforms ideas from Romeo and Juliet to develop the themes, characters, and/or conflict of Street Love.
Analyze the individual characters’ reactions to Juliet’s death.
Identify how the tone shifts in act 4, scene 5.
Analyze how Shakespeare uses the plot to develop the theme of fate in act 5, scenes 1–2.
Analyze the degree to which fate shaped the deaths of the protagonists.
Develop an opinion about the significance of the final scene and its relationship to earlier scenes.
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Discuss and debate the essential thematic questions of the unit.
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