}Bell Ringer: Universal Themes/Topic
◦Brainstorm with neighbor and choose
theme (universal theme that is in Romeo and Juliet and is relevant to teens
today)
}“How To” questions and key terms for
R&J Universal Theme/Social Issue Project. Document shared with you in Drive. You need:
}Universal Theme and topic
}At least three lines from the play that
show your theme (aim for more if possible)
}Create some questions that will guide
your research: I ask, how is your theme relevant to teens in America
today? You need to research this, so
what are some questions or key words that you will use to research? (You need 8 and key terms highlighted)
}Begin researching: you want a lot of
different texts (articles, audio clips, video clips, pictures, etc)
that show the importance of your theme/issue (you should be looking
during your research for an issue/problem/negative situation connected to your
theme)
}Your final goal is to present your
findings to the class in order to give your peers an awareness of issues
affecting teens in American society today
}Current Teen Issues in Romeo and Juliet
◦8
Research questions with key terms highlighted (due
Monday)
◦Find your theme in the play (at least three
pieces of textual evidence):
due after 20-30 minutes Monday
}Outline Discussion
◦Time to work on BODY of outline
◦Check blog for helpful tips and links
}Essay portion of the test
on Tuesday (after break)
}OUTLINE
due at beginning class Monday (after break)
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