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Romeo and Juliet Passage Paired with a Plainspoken Text

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Romeo and Juliet Passage Paired with a Plainspoken Text preview

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Cover of Romeo & Juliet Plainspoken: Romeo reaching up to Juliet's balcony as Shakespeare holds a laptop showing the scene
Book cover pairing the classic play with modern-day wording
Title page: a speech-by-speech modern translation by Greta Barclay Lipson and Susan Solomon Lipson, Teaching & Learning Co.
Author and publisher details for citing the book
Table of contents listing the introduction, cast, Four-Day Story, scene synopsis and pages for each scene in Acts I to V
Find any scene quickly when planning daily readings
Activities for Acts I-III: writing, discussion and improvisation prompts such as Friendship, Prejudice and Generation Gap
Pick an after-reading prompt for each of the first three acts
Activities list for Acts IV and V, including Mourning and Fate vs. Control, plus a Shakespeare life sketch and bibliography
Planning menu for end-of-play writing and discussion
Sir Tyrone Guthrie quotation saying there is no right way to realize Shakespeare's intention, beside a draped column sketch
Opening quote to spark talk about personal readings of Shakespeare
Introduction to the parallel modern translation: original Shakespeare on even pages, plain modern speech on odd pages
Read first to show students how to use the facing pages
Cast of characters grouped by Montague and Capulet families and friends, with a short note on each, plus minor roles
Reference sheet for keeping the two feuding houses straight
The Four Day Story, Day 1 (Sunday): plot summary of the street brawl, Romeo's love for Rosaline and the Capulet masked ball
Pre-reading summary to build context before Act I
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Romeo & Juliet Plainspoken: A Teaching Resource

Romeo & Juliet Plainspoken is a practical and innovative teaching resource designed for educators. This unique tool presents a significant blueprint to teach students Language Arts, while developing their understanding of literature. Formulated specifically for grade 7 through 12, the content can be tailored to various learning settings.

Facing the challenge of old language vs modern usage

Shakespeare's timeless classic "Romeo & Juliet" holds substantial value in literature-based curriculums. Yet, interpreting centuries-old text into modern language usage can pose challenges for teachers and students alike.

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  • Group activities that engage active participation

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In conclusion...


Romeo & Juliet Plainspoken has revolutionized teaching legendary works such as Romeo&Juliet.The efficiency and student engagement it offers is something every educator desires.

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