Shakespeare: "Romeo and Juliet"
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Description:
| These sites focus on the play "Romeo and Juliet" by playwright William Shakespeare. Includes lesson plans, videos, a poetry scrambler, and mask designs. There are links to eThemes Resources on Shakespeare's life and "Drama for Students." |
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Grade Level:
| 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
This site contains the full text of many of Shakespeare's plays, including Romeo and Juliet.
Changing Stages: A history of the Theatre
Learn how the theatre has changed since Shakespeare's time. Includes various biographies of Shakespeare and other actors, as well as information on the theatres of certain areas.
Romeo and Juliet
This fun site includes a synopsis of the play, themes, lesson plans, and more. Students can also read about Shakespeare's England and how the play "Romeo and Juliet" is connected to the fine arts (performing, visual, and literary).
Romeo and Juliet Teaching Guide
Designed for 9th grade students, this site has three lesson plans for teaching "Romeo and Juliet." Includes various links to outside sources (such as a Dictionary of Literary Terms) and QuickTime videos of certain characters (click on "Activity Two").
Shakespeare Lite
In this ThinkQuest site, click on "Tragedies" for information about "Romeo and Juliet."
Shakespeare Unlimited
This is a great graphic site for learning the basics of Shakespeare's plays. Includes a character analysis of "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Tempest," plus a plot summary of "Romeo and Juliet." Students can also design the mask that Romeo wears to the party.
Musearts Cartoons
Sit back and enjoy a cartoon version of "Romeo and Juliet." To view, click the "Visit our new Cartoon Theater" then the "Now Playing" screen and choose "Romeo and Juliet." To watch a humorous preview, choose "Romeo Preview."
eThemes Resource: Drama For Students
These sites explore the theater and give ideas for including drama in the classroom. There is also information about the history of theater and the designs of theaters. Some sites list common terms used in the theater world. Also includes scripts for children, games, and lesson plans.
eThemes Resource: Shakespeare: His Life and Times
Learn about William Shakespeare, the places he lived, and the time period he lived in. Read the full text of some of his most popular works. Make a virtual visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage or Stratford-Upon-Avon. Try an interactive quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeare, plus try to identify which words he invented. Visit an old Renaissance town and see what life was like in Shakespeare's time.
Friendship Cards from "Romeo and Juliet"
This lesson has students create cards using quotes from Shakespeare.
Yale: New Haven Teachers Institute
This lesson focuses on the family relationships in the play and in "West Side Story."
Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange
In this simple activity, students choose music to relate to a particular theme from the play.
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MO Standards:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 6, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 4.5, 4.6
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