Romeo and Juliet

In Partial Fulfillment of MAT 675

WebQuest

9th Grade English Content Standard3.0 Literary Response and Analysis

Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature

that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth

analyses of recurrent themes. The selections in Recommended Literature, Kindergarten

Through Grade Twelve illustrate the quality and complexity of the materials to be read

by students. 1.14 Identify the aesthetic effects of a media presentation and evaluate the techniques used to

create them

2.2 Plan and present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays with

clear diction, pitch, tempo, and tone.

1.3 Use clear research questions and suitable research methods (e.g., library, electronic

media, personal interview) to elicit and present evidence from primary and secondary

sources.

Adapted from: wherethebookends.com

Nicole R. Moreno

Star Cross’d Lovers

Introduction

Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Now Playing

Romeo and Juliet may be one of Shakespeare's most famous plays 400 years after his death. In the play Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare has the young lovers drive the action of the story. Passion  Betrayal, Jealousy and Murder . This could be the plot of a modern movie. What is old is new. Shakespeare is very exciting but can be difficult to understand for modern audiences.  Understanding the Old English style that was used in his time, can make it seem that the plays are not applicable to modern readers like yourself , or even seem boring. Let’s break the Old English code and make this play more accessible with a little research with the help of the web.

Please work with your partner

TasksYour task is to answer all the questions using the links provided.

Use the class period to find as much information as you can. There are 20 questions in all. You may write your answers on a separate sheet of paper, or type them in MS Word and print them out. Have fun!

Romeo & Juliet Web Quest Name__________________________

About Shakespeare Copy this link and answer the following questions (1-7).

1. Click on the link to Birth 1564 & Early Years. William Shakespeare was born in what year?

2. What date do we recognize as his birthday?

3. What was important about Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century?

4. Click on the link for 1594 and find the acting companies Shakespeare was associated with in the early days. Name one.

5. Click on 1599 The Great Globe. What is the probable year that Romeo and Juliet was written?

6. Scroll down to the section "Construction of the Globe," and answer these questions: a. Where did the timbers to build the Globe come from? b. Who was the carpenter who built the Globe? c. What was Shakespeare's share as "householder?"

7. What day and year did Shakespeare die? Why is this an interesting date? How old was Shakespeare when he died?

About Marriage Romeo & Juliet marry secretly, but because she is trying to escape the arranged

About Shakespeare

Click on this link and answer the following questions (1-7).Click on the link to Birth 1564 & Early Years. William Shakespeare was born in what year? What date do we recognize as his birthday?

What was important about Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century? Click on the link for 1594 and find the acting companies Shakespeare was associated with in the early days. Name one. Click on 1599 The Great Globe. What is the probable year that Romeo and Juliet was written? Scroll down to the section "Construction of the Globe," and answer these questions: a. Where did the timbers to build the Globe come from? b. Who was the carpenter who built the Globe? c. What was Shakespeare's share as "householder?" What day and year did Shakespeare die? Why is this an interesting date? How old was Shakespeare when he died?

A painting believed to be the only authentic image of William Shakespeare made during his lifetime, c.1610. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

About Marriage

Click on this link and answer the next questions (8-10). Romeo & Juliet marry secretly, but because she is trying to escape the arranged marriage to Paris. Read this site about marriage in the Renaissance and answer these questions. a. Name three marriage and betrothal customs found on this page. Click on the link for "more wedding customs." a. What color should the bride's dress be? b. How is the intention to marry announced? What happens if it is not announced previous to the event? c. Describe the wedding procession. d. What is a dowry?

How important is a wedding ring to the Elizabethans?

About Food

Click on this link and continue (11-12).How many meals do people generally eat each day? Plan a small menu for a dinner using only food available in Europe during this time. Choose two vegetables, two meats, and two fruits or nuts. Dinner Menu

 

About LanguageClick on this link and continue (13-15).A famous line from Romeo and Juliet is when Juliet says, "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" What does "wherefore" mean? What does "stay" mean? Click here: to get the information you need to translate this conversation. Put your translation in column two. Keep the phrases just about the same, but use Elizabethan words where you can. Person AHello. (A sneezes) Excuse me.  Person BGesundheit! AThank you. BSay, do you know where the closest bathroom is? ACertainly. It's down the street in the Kings Tavern. BThanks. Goodbye. 

An amusing example of words now 'extinct' in the modern English language is 'gong'. The Elizabethan word 'gong' meant dung. The men whose job was to empty and dispose of the waste from the privies (toilets) were called 'Gong Farmers'!

About Theatre in Shakespeare’s Time

Click here and then on the link "Actors, Acting, & Audience" and continue (16-19).How many women actors did the company usually feature?

Was Shakespeare an actor? What was the term used to refer to actors? How were the seating arrangements for the audience? How did one get a good seat? What would the audience do if they did not like a performance?

Shakespearian Insults

Go to the Shakespearean Insult Kit and create your own insult. How you do it is to start with the word "Thou."

Next, take a phrase/word from the first column to begin your insult, continue by adding something from the second column, and finish it up royally with something from the third column. Type your own personal Shakespearean insult in the table below. [Thou + choice from column 1 + choice from column 2 + choice from column 3 = your custom made insult].

click here to be insulted:)

Evaluation

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed learning about Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet using the various videos, information, and diagrams that can be found on the internet.

Your final step is to go home and read Act I and Act II of the Play Romeo and Juliet easy to navigate web version

Webquest Sites Used

http://www.cttech.org/vinal/lmc/projects/Romeo%20and%20Juliet.htm

http://www.wherethebookends.com/shakespeare_RJwq.htm

http://cmcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/webquest/moran/rj.htm

http://extranet.redeemer.ab.ca/sites/Schools/sjc/ogallant/eng10/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=5