Interpretations of Romeo and Juliet

Introduction

Romeo, Romeo! Where for art thou…interpretation? In this lesson, students will learn how different interpretations of Romeo and Juliet compare to the original text.

Learning Objectives

(ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7) Students will analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)

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