An Enduring Story

Romeo and Juliet is undoubtedly the most famous love story of all time. The story has been retold countless time in all forms of media: songs, films, musicals, t.v. shows, etc. Now that you've finished reading the play, answer this question: Why is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and enduring story?

Write one paragraph about what you think makes this story timeless. Then write a second paragraph in which you make a text to text connection - analyze how Romeo and Juliet is similar to another book or story you have read. Why might the author of this book/story have borrowed from Shakespeare's most famous play?

Due Friday, May 25.

Romeo and Juliet: Critical Thinking

Reading Shakespeare is a little bit like working on a puzzle. If you're missing a piece, you may not be getting the whole picture. When you find that piece, you're sure to feel excited.

Describe a time when you were reading Romeo and Juliet and the pieces came together - when you were able to see beyond the words on the page to get the whole picture. This could be something that was discussed as a class or in your group, or it could be something you just understood on your own.

Write about a time when you were able to think critically about what you were reading to think beyond the obvious and gain insight into why a line, concept, or character is important to the whole picture. Write one well-developed paragraph for this post.

Due Friday, May 11.