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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet - Approachable Shakespeare for Teens!
Mark Snyder Jr MEd, EdS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(82)
In this 8-week online course, students will have the opportunity to read one of the most iconic and influential playwrights and poets, William Shakespeare!
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Get $20 off my class with coupon code SNYDERSUMMER20 until Jul 31, 2023. In a close reading of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to the brilliance of Shakespeare without feeling intimidated or nervous about the language and the content. This play is usually one of the first Shakespeare plays presented to young people due to the themes of love, friendship and fate. In this class, students will read the play and discuss...
Students will learn the importance of Shakespeare's writings in our modern-day society. They will see that the messages and the characters that he created hundreds and hundreds of years ago, is still part of popular literature, television and theatre. Students will also learn how to read Shakespeare, look at the discourse with a critical eye, as well as how to understand plot, themes, conflict, genre and character's place in the play.
I have taught Romeo and Juliet, and other Shakespearian tragedies, to middle and high school students for many years.
Homework Offered
Students will complete readings from the play each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There will be no formal assessment, but students will display their understanding and their questions in class. Also, students will create a plot line to present during our last session together.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Romeo and Juliet is a play that discusses some mature themes like love and death. The story focuses on two young lovers kept apart by a feud between families and the tragedy that unfolds. Shakespeare's tragedies include deaths, but care will be taken when approaching these themes.
You can find the entire play here (no purchase needed): https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/playmenu.php?WorkID=romeojuliet
Mark Snyder Jr MEd, EdS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(82)
Group Class
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-8 learners per class
