Romeo and Juliet: Why Do We Still Read This Play?
In this one-time class, learners will explore the story, characters, and themes of Shakespeare's play, and grow to understand its timeless appeal.
Paul H. The Shakespearean Student
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
I have created a worksheet for the students to fill out in concert with the facts listed on the website that lists the relationships between the characters and the basic events of the plot of "Romeo and Juliet."Assessment
Students will engage by asking and answering questions, and fill out the worksheet to receive credit. If they do this, they will receive a digital badge to put on their profiles.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
We will first cover the context of the play as Shakespeare wrote it- England during the Elizabethan Era- a time of deep division and fear, though also a time of radical ideas. I will then provide a quick and entertaining summary of the play and characters, emphasizing how Shakespeare dramatizes issues teenagers still go through- peer pressure, bullying, violence, and the pain of loss. The lesson will conclude with me helping the students fill out a character sheet that I will provide, to use as a general reference for a more in-depth analysis of the play.
Learning Goals
Students will get a clear understanding of the events, themes, and characters of Romeo and Juliet and hopefully, gain an appreciation for its timeless appeal.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Special Accommodations available for high-functioning autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and/or ESL with prior notice.
Supply List
No required text. If you wish to print the worksheet, you'll only need a writing implement to complete it.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Leslie Dunton-Downer. "The Essential Shakespeare Handbook." DK Publishing, 2004.
Shakespeare, William, et al. "Romeo and Juliet." (Folger Shakespeare Library). Annotated, Simon & Schuster, 2004.
Joined April, 2021
4.8
52reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ashland University
I have an MFA In Shakespeare In Performance from Mary Baldwin College. I have taught Shakespeare workshops for the past 10 years. I currently teach in a special education classroom and run a high school Shakespeare Club.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
