Romeo and Juliet Script Assignment

Now that youve seen Shakespeares writing modeled for you, its your
turn to become a playwright! Show your creativity and understanding of
literary and dramatic elements!

Task: Write an original extra scene for Romeo and Juliet for a Summative Grade.
Premise: Create a script using the characters in Romeo and Juliet. They may have something left unsaid;
something they wish they had said to another character from the story, or add an original plot twist. Perhaps
Juliet would like to express her frustration with Friar Lawrence because the plan did not work. Perhaps Lady
Capulet would like to discuss ending the feud with Lady Montague. Use your imagination! Label the scene to
indicate where it would appear in the actual play. There is no minimum or maximum length for this scene, but it
must contain the required elements below.
Details: Final draft must be TYPED (TNR 12, single-sided, 1-inch margins, single spaced, double spaced
between speakers) PRINTED, and brought to class on the due date. You will complete a reflection page on the
due date as part of this assignment, so be thinking about your Authors Purpose when you add each element!

Rubric Requirements
Theme: The scene Which abstract idea from the play most interests you
conveys a clear theme. (love, revenge, hatred, forgiveness, identity)? Why?
The reader is able to
discern a thematic How can you make this apparent in your scene?
message from your
writing.
Characterization: What is vital for the audience understand about your
Characters must stay true character?
to their original
characterization from the How will you show this character? (Actions, words, stage
text of Romeo and Juliet. directions, ect.)
The scene must develop
their characterization.
Mood & Tone: Script is What emotion should each of your characters exude?
written to develops a
mood or tone relevant to In what ways could you create this tone?
your theme

Remember the tone

should be apparent
enough in the text that
the reader knows how to
read the scene.
Literary/Dramatic What literary devices fits this scene?
devices: The script must
use at least two literary or What effect does each devices create?
dramatic devices. Think
metaphor, pun, paradox,
oxymoron, aside,
monologue, soliloquy,
dramatic irony, etc.