Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan - Manchester University

Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan

Stacey Morgan Education 352 Professor Schilling December 12, 2008

CONTENTS PAGE A. Textbook Information/course information B. Philosophy of Reading in my content area C. Readability Test D. Trade Books E. Lesson plan to activate prior knowledge F. Lesson plan to introduce new vocabulary G. Lesson Plan modified for ADD H. Lesson plan modified for Learning Disabilities I. Lesson plan modified for Gifted and Talented J. Lesson plan modified for Behavior Disorders K. Lesson plan modified for Autism L. Lesson plan modified for Mental Retardation M. Lesson plan modified for Sensory Impairment N. Unit test and modified test O. Reflection Paper

A. TEXTBOOK/COURSE INFORMATION NAME OF COURSE/GRADE LEVEL: English 9-1 and English 9-1 Repeat DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course is designed for ninth grade students. Its curriculum includes literature, vocabulary, writing, and public speaking. The literature component spans from classical stories to the modern novel. NAME OF THE UNIT: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT: This unit uses William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to help students analyze family relationships and fate in the character's lives as well as their own. We will be closely examining the role of fate vs. deliberate action and decisions that the characters' make. By the end of the unit, students should have a sense of the power they have over their own lives and the lives of others by the decisions they make and the actions they take. Students will use independent and group work, vocabulary charts, graphic organizers, reading skills, and writing skills to analyze and delve into the world of Shakespeare. TITLE OF TEXTBOOK: Holt Elements of Literature, Third Course NAMES OF EDITORS: Dr. Kylene Beers and Dr. Lee Odell NAME OF PUBLISHING COMPANY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston COPYRIGHT DATE: 2008 READING LEVEL OF TEXTBOOK: Ninth grade reading level

B. PHILOSOHY OF READING IN THE CONTENT

STANDARDS: 9.1.1 Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand the origins of words.

9.3.2 Compare and Contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres to explain how the selection of genre shapes the theme or topic.

9.3.3 Analyze interactions between characters in a literary text and explain the way those interactions affect the plot.

9.3.4 Determine the characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy.

9.3.5 Compare works that express a universal theme and provide evidence to support the views expressed in each work.

9.3.10 Identify and describe the function of dialogue, soliloquies, asides, character foils, and stage designs in dramatic literature.

? Dialogue: a conversation between two characters ? Soliloquies: long speeches in which characters, on stage alone,

reveal inner thoughts aloud ? Asides: words spoken by characters directly to the audience ? Character foils: characters who are used as contrast to another

character ? Stage designs: directions and drawings for the setting of a play ? 9.3.12 Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period.

9.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing with classmates, teachers, and other writers and develop drafts alone and collaboratively.

9.4.3 Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, and appropriate modifiers

9.5.8 Write for different purposes and audiences, adjusting tone, style, and voice as appropriate.

9.6.3 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of conventions of punctuation and capitalization.

9.7.1 Summarize a speaker's purpose and point of view and ask questions concerning the speaker's content, delivery, and attitude toward the subject.

9.7.2 Choose appropriate techniques for developing the introduction and conclusion in a speech, including the use of literary quotations, anecdotes, and references to authoritative sources.

9.7.5 Produce concise notes for extemporaneous speeches (speeches delivered without a planned script).

9.7.10 Assess how language and delivery affect the mood and tone of the oral communication and make an impact on the audience.

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