8 th Grade English

Mr. Calderiso8TH GRADE ENGLISH

In accordance with SCELA Standard 1 you will:

Read William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” and at the end of every chapter enter a series of questions and

comments in your journal.

In accordance with SCELA Standard 2 you will:

Read critiques of the movie “Romeo & Juliet” and compare them with your own journals of the book.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Our final 3 learning objectives are as follows:

1) Watch “Romeo & Juliet” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

2) Write an essay about your favorite character.

3) Produce, perform, and/or take part in the school production

of “Romeo & Juliet”.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES CONT.

SETTING THE STAGE

The Montague Family consists of several important characters.

Montague and his wife, Lady Montague.

Romeo, (one of our main characters!).

Benvolio, cousin and best friend of Romeo.

THE MONTAGUE FAMILY

The Capulet Family also consists of some important characters.

Capulet and his wife, Lady Capulet.

Juliet, (another main character!).

Tybalt and Rosaline are also Capulets.

THE CAPULET FAMILY

There are several other characters of importance.

Prince Escalus – The Prince of Verona.

Count Paris – A suitor to Juliet.

Mercutio – Kin to Escalus and friend to Romeo.

Friar Laurence – Romeo’s confidant.

OTHER CHARACTERS

“Romeo & Juliet” is an excellent read as well as an entertaining movie.

Read the book, watch the movie, and you will grasp the main idea

with relative ease.

To see the official trailer for “Romeo & Juliet” click this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpP6osQNMh0

CONCLUSION