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Romeo and Juliet Passage with a Modern Translation

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Romeo and Juliet Passage with a Modern Translation preview

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Access to Shakespeare cover: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in a facing-pages contemporary English edition
Show students the edition they will read side by side
Title page of the revised edition, edited by Jonnie Patricia Mobley, Ph.D., Drama Department, Cuesta College
Editor and edition details for citing the text
Contents: introduction, characters, both prologues, Acts One to Five and a glossary, each with its page number
Plan reading assignments act by act
Introduction on the two parallel versions of the play and Shakespeare's language: shifted meanings and word order
Background reading before students open Act One
Shakespeare's word order: lines from Juliet, Paris and Benvolio show how to find the subject and verb, then reorder
Mini-lesson on decoding inverted Elizabethan sentences
Stage directions and solo speeches: how Capulet and Romeo lines imply action, and what asides and soliloquies are
Prep for reading aloud and blocking scenes
Cast list naming the Montagues, Capulets, Prince Escalus, Mercutio, Paris, Friar Lawrence, the Nurse and servants
Reference for tracking who belongs to which family
Original Prologue sonnet spoken by the Chorus: "Two households, both alike in dignity" in Shakespeare's language
Original text to read alongside the modern version
Prologue in contemporary English, spoken by a Speaker: "Two families, both of the nobility", paired line for line
Compare with the facing original to paraphrase the sonnet
Attributes
Grades

Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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About This Product

Romeo and Juliet: A Facing-Pages Translation into Contemporary English

This invaluable teaching resource serves to make Shakespeare's iconic play more accessible and relatable for students from grades 7 through 12.

Unique Approach

The edition offers a unique approach to studying Romeo and Juliet by presenting the original text, carefully edited with the latest in Shakespearean scholarship, alongside a modern English translation. It allows students to read line-by-line translations of timeless dialogue, dramatically reducing dependence on distracting footnotes.

Diverse Applications & Use Cases
  • Covering both Language Arts and Literature subtopics,
  • It can be used in both large groups where discussion flourishes,
  • Lends well to intimate small group discussions about themes present in the play,
  • Also practical as a self-guide during individual study periods or homework assignments due to paired pages feature.
Publishing Format & Access

The provided format is PDF which ensures easy access across various digital platforms without compromising formatting consistency or readability. Essential factors when surveying such rich text.

Bridging Gaps: Historical Literature vs Today’s Learners?

Romeo and Juliet: A Facing-Pages Translation into Contemporary English aims to bridge this gap using empathetic editing styles that foster strong connections within young minds over age-old stories' relevance in today's world.

A Global Reach Potential Beyond Classrooms!
  • Suitable for public school teachers seeking innovative tools for literary comprehension,
  • A worthy addition even for homeschoolers focusing on arousing curiosity while providing solid learning experiences.

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