$18
weeklyor $140 for 8 classes
Romeo and Juliet - A Shakespearean Play Study of Romance and Tragedy
Completed by 13 learners
Ages 14-17
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
1-6 learners per class
40 min
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to complete all of their reading during class. If some of our writing work is unfinished after class, students will be asked to complete that work outside of class as well. But the majority of the work will be completed in class.Assessment
If students would like a more formal assessment in terms of an assessment (test) grade or even an essay, I do offer these options. Please reach out to me and I can make sure to provide them for your student!Grading
I provide grades when requested for classes. Let me know if this is a good option for you!Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
"Two households, both alike in dignity (In fair Verona, where we lay our scene), From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life, Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Doth with their death bury their parents' strife. The fearful passage of their death-marked love And the continuance of their parents' rage, Which, but their children’s end, naught could remove, Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage— The which, if you with patient ears attend, What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend". - A Citation is Provided Below! This excerpt is from the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, a famous play that has inspired love stories over hundreds of years. The story of two young lovers whose families are fighting a bloody feud that strikes at the heartstrings of people of all generations. In this course, we will take the opportunity to read the play together (both in class as a read-aloud and outside of class as independent reading). I firmly believe that Shakespeare should be read together in a class format because it gives us a chance to practice language; dive into the story, characters, relationships; learn about the cultural and historical significance of the play; and more! Join us for this class and see Shakespeare in a way that you have never seen before! Below is a weekly schedule that our class will be following. It is flexible as student conversation, interests, and needs will often dictate our conversations and Socratic discussions. Let me know if you have questions about them! Week One: Introduction - Introduction to the Play and Author - Capulets vs. Montagues - Read Aloud of the Prologue - Shakespearean Language - History and Cultural Significance Week Two: Act One - Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for Reading Week Three: Act One Continued - Read Aloud from Act One - Discussion of the Story and Language - Understanding the Feud - Capulets vs. Montagues Continued - Tips and Tricks for Reading Week Four: Act Two - The Famous Balcony Scene - Solilqueys vs. Monologues - True Love or Simple Lust? - The Role of Friar Lawrence - Roles of Mentors and Mentees - Friendship and Advice Week Five: Act Three - Tybalt, Mercutio, Benevolio - Marriage and Fighting - Comedy Amidst Tragedy Week Six: Act Three - The Words of a Prince - Still True Love or Simple Lust? - Friar Lawrence Continued - Enter Paris, Stage Left - The Story Gets More Complicated... Week Seven: Act Four and Act Five - Desperate Times, Desperate Measures? - Misunderstandings - Friar Lawrence's Plans - Whose Choice is it Really? Week Eight: Act Five - Finishing the Play - The Aftermath of Decisions - Is the Feud Over? - Who is to Blame? After the course is over, students will have the opportunity to do a follow-up essay using multiple prompts of the student's choice. Prompts will be provided to students upon request! Citation: - Shakespeare, William. Romeo and Juliet. New York, Modern Library, 2009.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify, analyze, or apply the following concepts:
- Character Development
- Conflict
- Theme
- Symbolism
- Examine Shakespearean Language
- Read Aloud
- Translate/Transcribe the Play
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Week One: Introduction
- Introduction to the Play and Author
- Capulets vs. Montagues
- Read Aloud of the Prologue
- Shakespearean Language
- History and Cultural Significance
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week Two: Act One
- Read Aloud from Act One
- Discussion of the Story and Language
- Understanding the Feud
- Capulets vs. Montagues Continued
- Tips and Tricks for Reading
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week Three: Act One Continued
- Read Aloud from Act One
- Discussion of the Story and Language
- Understanding the Feud
- Capulets vs. Montagues Continued
- Tips and Tricks for Reading
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week Four: Act Two
- The Famous Balcony Scene
- Solilqueys vs. Monologues
- True Love or Simple Lust?
- The Role of Friar Lawrence
- Roles of Mentors and Mentees
- Friendship and Advice
40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Here is the Common Sense Media Review for the play. Please review and let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/romeo-and-juliet
Supply List
Students will be asked to get a copy of the play. While there are many versions out there, this is the one that I recommend the most: Romeo and Juliet - Purchase Guide Amazon (Folger Version): https://www.amazon.com/Romeo-Juliet-Folger-Shakespeare-Library/dp/0743477111/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C0NFO70HUA4A&keywords=romeo+and+juliet&qid=1675637960&sprefix=romeo+and+juliet%2Caps%2C237&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://residents.lakesatcenterra.com/services-utilities/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Romeo-and-Juliet-The-Fully-Dramatized-Audio-Edition-Audiobook/B00L4BJ86G?qid=1675637954&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=258PAP3FPK65RTPW832H&pageLoadId=joGFbtlLQ8eNo0vc&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c Project Gutenberg (Free Out-of-Copyright Version): https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1112/pg1112.html
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have been teaching professionally for over 10 years in both Missouri and Colorado. I have been on Outschool for over three years and can provide links to classes where I teach the concepts of this semester-long class so you can look through them and look at the reviews to see how other parents and students have reacted to my courses. I am happy to answer any questions that you have!
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