Introduction to Romeo & Juliet & Prologue

This is a beautifully designed bundle consisting of everything you need for teaching the introduction of Romeo & Juliet and the Prologue, including:

17-page, meticulously designed student workbook
24-page teacher’s version with answer keys and activity tips
29-slide, carefully curated PowerPoint
Tragic drama plot structure worksheet
Family tree worksheet
Iambic pentameter worksheet
Prologue cut-out activities with translation
The Workbook covers the introduction of tragic drama going back to the Greeks; plot structure; hamartia, catharsis, tragic hero, the setting of Romeo & Juliet (14th C Verona), Montague & Capulet family trees; an Opinionnaire for generating class discussion; close analysis of The Prologue, including rhythm, rhyme scheme, sonnet form, annotation activity, iambic pentameter activity, vocabulary and themes. There is a 10 question comprehension quiz at the end and a gap fill exercise.

There is enough material for up to four 50-min lessons.

Ideally suited to go along with Shakespeare’s Language Life & Times bundle.

If you have any questions or if you identify any problems with the resource please let me know and I will address them. I hope you enjoy the resource.

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