Romeo + Juliet Movie | Valentine's Day Lesson Plan
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Bring Shakespeare to life with this high-impact Romeo + Juliet (1996) movie lesson plan for high school English (Grades 9–12). This 120-minute lesson helps students understand how classic texts can be transformed through film.
Students analyze Baz Luhrmann’s bold adaptation and compare it directly to Shakespeare’s play. Clear activities guide students to explore setting, character, language, symbolism, music, and editing. Focus groups keep students active and accountable while watching key scenes. Structured discussions help students support ideas with evidence from both text and film.
The lesson is thorough, demanding, and prepared for the classroom. You get a comprehensive printable student worksheet with guided prompts and creative extensions, along with a clear timeline and compelling discussion questions. An answer key saves time and encourages self-assured instruction.
This tool develops comparative analysis, visual literacy, and critical thinking abilities. It is ideal for use as part of a cinema studies course or after reading the play.
Minimal preparation.
High level of involvement.
Shakespeare can be made relevant and approachable in a contemporary manner.
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