I.

Objectives
Focus Skill
Analyze literature as a means of connecting to the
world
Supporting Skills
Familiarize the technical vocabulary for drama and
theatre (acting vocabulary)
Identify the meaning of the word through synonyms

theatrical production.
Search and Match
Look for the word in the chart that matches its
meaning below.

II. Subject Matter (Reading)

Topic: Romeo and Juliet
Reference: A Journey through Anglo American
Literature
Materials: Learners Module and visual aids
(motivation and exercises)
Valuing:
III. Procedure
A. Routine
1. Checking of orderliness and cleanliness
2. Prayer
3. Checking of attendance
4. Reading passage
A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences,
in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the
basis of all human morality.
Winston Churchill
B. Pre Reading
Unscramble the Letters
Arrange the letters on the right to define what is
being described on the left.
The backstage technical crew
responsible for running the show.
In small theatre companies the
same persons build the set and
handle the load-in. Then, during
performances, they change the
scenery and handle the curtain.
A male or female person who
performs a role in a play,
television or movie.

1.
2.
3.
4.

send away from a country or place as an official

punishment
a wound produced by a pointed object or weapon
causing great harm or damage often in a way that
is not easily seen or noticed
a penalty inflicted on an offender through
judicial procedure

Background of the author

The teacher gives short background of William
Shakespeare
C. Reading
The story of Romeo and Juliet
D. Post Reading
Making Connections
Ask the students to group themselves into five
and choose one question word to discuss.

GSATE WECR
___________________

TRSAIT
___________________

o
o

The backstage technical crew

responsible for running the show.
In small theatre companies the
same persons build the set and
handle the load-in. Then, during
performances, they change the
scenery and handle the curtain.

GATSE GMARENA
___________________

The person who oversees the

entire process of staging a
production.

CREORDTI
___________________

A group of theatrical artists

working together to create a

B N S E L N EM
___________________

o
o

WHAT two families are feuding? Explain

the reason for the family feud.
WHO are the characters in the story? Make
a character diagram.
WHERE does the story take place? Make a
sketch and show it to the class.
WHEN does the story take place? Indicate
the physical setting such as time of day,
season, weather or temperature, type of
building, indoors or outdoors, objects,
colors, imagery (five senses) if available.
WHY does Lady Capulet want Juliet to
marry Paris?

What the Text Mean

Answer the questions below.

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b.
IV.

Discuss the relationships between parents and

children in Romeo and Juliet.How do Romeo
and Juliet interact with their parents? Are they
rebellious, in the modern sense? Explain your
answer. How do their parents feel about them?

What is Romeos fear? What does the line some

consequence, yet hanging in the stars has to do
with his feeling of dread? What does it convey?

The feud between the families seems to be an

ever-present concern for the characters. How do
the characters manifest this feud?

Take to Mean
Who said the following lines and why?
Is she a Capulet?, O, dear, account, my lie is a foe of
debt!
My only love sprung from my only hate. Too early
sseen unknown and known too late.
Assignment
1. Prepare for group reporting and discussion
next day
2. Look for the meaning of the following
words
Simile
Foreshadowing
Rhyme
Repetition
Oxymoron
Metaphor