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Exploring "Romeo and Juliet": Prologue and Sonnet Analysis

In today's lesson, we dive into Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Start by annotating the Prologue, highlighting important phrases and interpreting their significance. This will help you understand the themes and plot reveals before the play begins. Additionally, complete the "Perfect Mate" worksheet with a partner, and turn in your annotated Prologue by Friday for extra credit. Don't forget to finish the R&J crossword puzzle for additional points!

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Exploring "Romeo and Juliet": Prologue and Sonnet Analysis

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  1. Wednesday, June 4, 2014 • Bell Work: • Get journals • Share “Perfect Mate” worksheet with a partner/turn-in • Extra Credit! Complete the R&J Intro to Shakespeare Crossword Puzzle – research at home if needed and turn in by Friday for extra credit! • Romeo and Juliet: • What is a sonnet? • Annotate R & J Prologue (tape into journal) • Begin reading Act I, scene I – keep track of characters and plot as we read in your journal entry! • HW: • R&J Prologue – finish annotating – see instructions on PPT! • R & J Extra Credit crossword puzzle due Friday 

  2. The Prologue • Sonnet: a poem of fourteen lines that follows a strict rhyme scheme and specific structure. • Annotate the prologue – highlight or underline important words or phrases and interpret them - make a guess! What is Shakespeare saying? What does the prologue reveal about the plot of Romeo and Juliet? • What is a possible reason that the Prologue reveals to the audience the outcome of the plot of the play before the play even begins? • What is the point of the last two lines of the Prologue? (i.e. What are these lines indicating to the audience?)

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