Shakespeare Made Simple: A Romeo & Juliet Book Study on Love, Fate, and Family

𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚— 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 & 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞

Shakespeare’s 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 & 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐭 doesn’t have to be confusing or boring. This class breaks down the powerful themes of 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲, and 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 into language you can actually relate to. You’ll experience the 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚 of the Montagues and Capulets, and understand how the choices of these young lovers still matter today. 𝐍𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞—we make the play feel real, exciting, and relevant, while keeping the depth and emotion that makes it a classic.

We know your schedule is packed, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on understanding 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨 & 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐭 on a deeper level. With 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟕-𝟗 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, you’ll dive into the play’s most important themes and characters without feeling overwhelmed. The manageable pace gives you the time to truly reflect on the key moments, engage in thoughtful discussions, and explore how the story’s drama still matters today—all while balancing your other commitments.

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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

🚨 🚨 🚨𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨! 🚨 🚨 🚨

The reading schedule is provided in the syllabus, and 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. This ensures class time is focused on discussion and analysis of the play. Please make sure to check the welcome message for your copy of the reading checklist.
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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.
By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.
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2024:
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2025
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