Romeo and Juliet The Famous Balcony Scene Act

Romeo and Juliet: The Famous Balcony Scene Act 2 Scene 2

Journal Do you believe that you can fall in love with a person in one day?

Data Quest Go on a short research quest and look up the following terms: racism, sexism, and classism. Define each term in your journals. You will need working defintions for your projects today. So, make sure you understand the terms.

Notes Today, we are watching the infamous balcony scene. Romeo and Juliet profess their love for one another. We will watch the Zifarelli version as well as Westside Story. While watching you will fill out Venn Diagrams that depict the similarities and differences in the scenes for both.

Romeo and Juliet /Westside Story

Project We will focus on the issues in each scene: racism, sexism, classism, and age. You will get into groups and decide which issue you would like to highlight in your modern day take of the scene.

Parameters Your scenes should address modern day issues concerning racism, sexism, classism, or age. They should be original and understandable. Remember to block and project your voice while performing. You will perform on Friday!