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Digital Unit Plan - Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet
Digital Unit Plan - Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet
Content Area: English Language Arts Grade Level: 11th and 12th Grade
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.4:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or
language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2:
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and
persuasively.
Students will analyze and develop personal responses/understanding to the follow essential questions/concepts while
drawing connections to the text of Romeo and Juliet.
1. How do the concepts of conflict, choice, and consequence affect the story of Romeo and Juliet?
2. How do the various literary devices Shakespeare utilizes within the play affect the overall action/effectiveness of the
story line?
3. Does classic literature, such as Romeo and Juliet, manage to maintain relevance to modern day culture/events? If so,
how?
Unit Summary:
This unit on William Shakespeare's masterpiece Romeo and Juliet will explore in depth the multiple layers of the story
line and the characters of the play. We will analyze various aspects of the play and draw connections to our modern day
culture and our lives today. Additionally, this unit aims to hone students' grasp on literary devices, thematic content, and
character analysis. By bringing Shakespeare's language out of the obscure and difficult to understand, as it is for many
readers today, we will shed light on why Shakespeare's work is so highly regarded to this day. Through various
activities, including a group assignment and several in-class activities, this unit on Romeo and Juliet will explore the
many layers of this masterpiece by the great William Shakespeare.
Assessment Plan:
1. Brainstorm: What do we already 1. Quiz: Literary devices in Romeo and 1. Group Presentation:
know about William Shakespeare? Juliet. Small group (3-4 students each)
What do we already know about presentation, using online
Romeo and Juliet? What is our prior 2. Class Survey: Which character’s collaborative presentation software
knowledge based on? (Film actions/decisions are most (such as Google Slides). Groups will
adaptations, cultural references to the responsible for the tragic outcome of present their argument for which
play, live theatre experience, ect.) Romeo and Juliet? character is most to blame for the
tragic outcome of Romeo and Juliet,
3. Quick-Writes: Following the and why.
assigned reading, a series of three
quick-writes assess students’ 2. Exam: Final unit exam that tests
opinion/thoughts regarding the action student knowledge of the plays events,
of the story. characters, and literary devices
discussed throughout the unit.
4. Flashcard Game: Romeo and Juliet
character flashcard matching game.
Unit Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=tncNNdVTQI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7q4gjG-ZPk
https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/characters/
http://www.dodgeclassroom.weebly.com/uploads/7/3/5/9/7359705/rj_timeline
https://quizlet.com/22488198/test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYA6GLAzz9A
Useful Websites:
http://www.utsa.edu/ovations/vol8/story/shakespeare.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_10OfdEss
Literary Devices—Conflict:
http://www.literarydevices.com/conflict/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwmUNz0hZ_M
Google Slides Tutorial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYA6GLAzz9A