RJ 5.1

Do now: Shakespeare has Romeo and Juliet get married AFTER Act 2 ends, but BEFORE Act 3 begins: why do you think he has this happen off stage?

Objectives:

• examine how Romeo's attitude towards fate has changed
• explain how Act 3.1 is the climax of the play

Agenda:

1. do now

2. Watch: modern balcony scene

5. Act! Act 3.1

6. Summarizer

HW: Finish reading Act 3.1 and answering reading guide questions for Act 3. Quiz on Acts 1 and 2 THURSDAY (YELLOW) or FRIDAY (ORANGE)