Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scenes 4-5 | Double Entry Journals
Romeo's dream and Mercutio's view of it (1.4.53-110) open these Act 1 journal pages, followed by a foreshadowing question, a Scene 4 summary and a Scene 5 box on what Romeo expresses at the Capulet party.

- Grades
- Grades 9–12
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- Multiple File Types
- Subject
- Literature, ELA
- Topic
- Reading Worksheets, Literature
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- Worksheets
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scenes 4-5 Double Entry Journal This resource helps high school students engage critically with two key scenes in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The double entry journal prompts summarize, reflect on, and analyze act 1 scenes 4-5. Students write four journal entries citing textual evidence to support their responses. This versatile resource works for whole class instruction, small group discussion, or independent study. Share the PDF print version or let students type directly into the editable Word document on their devices. Either format sparks meaningful dialogue about the play's major themes and characters. Use this to prepare for summative essays or simply enrich students' reading experience. With focused writing prompts tied directly to the text, this double entry journal deepens comprehension and analytical skills essential to success in high school ELA.
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Learning objectives
Interpret Mercutio's response to Romeo's dream using lines 1.4.53-110
Identify foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 4
Skills covered
Spotting foreshadowing — students explain what Scene 4 hints about events to come
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Foreshadowing
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