Current Work

Core text we will read:

• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

We finish off the year with Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Students will read excerpts from the play. They will be expected to memorize two short scenes, including the prologue. We will examine and write examples of extended metaphor, and work to translate Shakespeare’s English into more familiar modern English. In several lessons, students will focus on the form of Shakespeare’s language, particularly the Shakespearean sonnet. 

Students will continue to respond to questions using their Amplify journal. There is a Gimkit of Shakespearean language for daily vocabulary review.  

A note from Amplify: Romeo and Juliet depicts the story of two young people whose lives end tragically, when caught up in grief, they decide to take their own lives. Students may be upset by these events and may want to talk about their feelings. it is important to note that Shakespeare makes it clear that Romeo and Juliet make a tragic choice that only brings more sadness.