Tuesday, May 29

Objective: SWBAT identify one example of dramatic irony and one example of foreshadowing in Act 4 of "Romeo and Juliet."

Do-Now: Juliet now must either marry Paris or be turned out onto the streets.  What do you predict she will do?  Is there any way for her to still be with Romeo, or will she just have to give up?  Explain.

Today: 1) Class will read Act 4, Scene 1.  What is the Friar's plan for getting Juliet out of her marriage with Paris?

2) Class will read Act 4, Scene 2.  How does this scene represent dramatic irony?  Why does Juliet act this way towards her parents?

3) Class will read Act 4, Scene 3.  What instances of foreshadowing are present in this scene?

4) Continue watching "Romeo and Juliet"

5) Juliet's Goodbye Letter: Juliet is worried that she might not wake up after taking the Friar's potion.  Pretend you are Juliet and compose a goodbye letter to everyone just in case you don't wake up.  This letter can address Romeo, your parents, the Nurse, the Friar, Paris or anyone else you feel Juliet would want to say a few last words to in case she dies.  Your letter should be about 15-20 complete sentences.

Exit Slip: Give one example of dramatic irony and one example of foreshadowing from this Act and explain how it represents dramatic irony and situational irony.

Homework: Finish your letter.