Curriculum and assessment policy statement caps grade 12 english first additional language mind the gap study guide for the play romeo and juliet by william shakespeare isbn 9781431519460 this publication has a creative commons attribution noncommercial sharealike license. Stars fate, fear of what will happen, beauty and purity of the love between romeo and juliet. It was among shakespeares most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. It was directed by australian baz luhrmann and stars leonardo dicaprio and claire danes in the title roles the movie is a version of shakespeares play designed to appeal to a younger modern audience. Translated as an easy to read, exciting teenage novel. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meetwhen romeo and his friends attend a party at juliets house in disguisethe two. When she arrives she is out of breath, exhausted from her long walk and complaining about her bad back. Two families, the montagues and the capulets, hate each other so much that they fight on the street whenever they meet. The english class in performance does with much wailing and tears present the most lamentable tragedy of romeo and juliet penned by that most affecting playwright master william shakespeare and edited by that inconsolable lacrimose shawn peters dramatis personae prologue.
Romeo and juliet full text plain english and original. Romeo and juliet, in fact, bears a resemblance not only to the works on which it is based. For more romeo and juliet activities check the lesson plans below. Romeo and juliet in plain and simple english a modern. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare free online book. Juliet is waiting impatiently for news from the nurse. Romeo and juliet is a typical love story of a boy and girl who fall in love with each other but get separated because of hurdles created by society. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meetwhen romeo and his friends attend a party at juliet s house in disguisethe two.
Y r e p r o d u c t i o n s e f o r w c l a s s r o o m u s e p e r m i t t e d. Tromeo and juliet, 1996 tromeo and juliet is a campy, street punk version of romeo and juliet that high school teachers are highly unlikely to show in class. Which play is shakespeare generally believed to have written simultaneously or nearly simultaneously with romeo and juliet. Text access access texts for the romeo and juliet unit created by the louisiana department of education in partnership with learnzillion. The classic film was directed by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim. Their families keep on with their long old enemity between them which takes a troll on their children also,thus by killing them in the end. It takes students scene by scene through a simplified version of william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is probably the most famous literary love story in the world. Romeo is a montague and juliet is a capulet these two aristocratic families have been bitter enemies for. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 283 pages and is available in mass market paperback format.
The shakescleare version of romeo and juliet contains the complete original play alongisde a linebyline modern english translation. Pdf romeo and juliet book by william shakespeare free. No fear hakespeclre pllts shakespeares language sideby side with a facing page translation into modern english the kind of englisb people actually speak. From the publication of the first volumes in 1984 the general editor of the new cambridge shakespeare was philip brockbank and the associate general editors were brian gibbons and robin hood. Shakespeare did not invent the story of romeo and juliet. Free download or read online romeo and juliet pdf epub book. Modern romeo and juliet translation no sweat shakespeare. Romeo and juliet a play and film study guide this study guide was written for students with preintermediate to intermediate level english. If a midsummer nights dream and romeo and juliet are looked at as a pair, as the simultaneity of their writing implies they could be, it appears likely that shakespeare wrote romeo and juliet in full knowledge that the story he was telling was old, cliched, and an easy target for parody. Romeo and juliet original text 2010 classical comics ltd.
Romeo and juliet shakespeare many years ago in verona, italy, there were two families. The tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare dramatis personae chorus prince escalus, prince of verona. One night the capulets have a party and romeo goes. The tragedy of romeo and juliet friar laurences cell. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare free ebook. The main characters of this classics, plays story are romeo montague, juliet capulet. Masks insincerity, hidden love, helps people break the rules, reason romeo and juliet could meet, but why they didnt tell their families. Romeo and juliet is one of the greatest plays ever writtenbut lets face itif you dont understand it, then you are not alone. Act 1, scene 5, page 7 juliet come over here, nurse. Romeo and juliet is a play written by william shakespeare.
Romeo and juliet belong to two completely different families, families that are different in both background and status. All but juliet and nurse move to exit everyone except juliet and nurse begins to exit. Perhaps they would read a scene or two, but anymore than that might make them frustrated. Romeos family is called the montaques and juliets is the capulates. Juliet is to contact romeo through a servant the next day. Now you can easily understand even the most complex and archaic words and phrases word spoken by romeo, juliet, mercutio, friar laurence, the nurse, tybalt, and all the capulets and montagues, throughout the entire play, including famous quotes like wherefore. I would rather read the play together and analyze it. No fear shakespeare gives you the complete text ofa romeo and julieta on the lefthand page, sidebyside with an easytounderstand translation on the right. Juliet begs sweet, sweet, sweet nurse, tell me, what says my. A modern translation and the original version paperback january 25, 2012 by william shakespeare author visit amazons william shakespeare page. A modern translation and the original version charles gounod romeo and juliet vocal score opera vocal score, french and english by various 1997 paperback sergei prokofiev four selected pieces from the ballet romeo and. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Oxford school shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible onpage notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. First performed around 1596, romeo and juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical west side story, and a dozen films.
Download ebook romeo and juliet for kids pdf for free. Romeo and juliet a second chance balcony scene, romeo and juliet act ii, scene ii, lines 43234 activity 1. Each scene is accompanied by comprehension and extension exercises. Fire consuming passion, such as love, that is also destructive, associated with romeo and juliet, anger. Act two study guide by mmccaffrey18 includes 27 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Even people whove never read or seen the play know the names of the two main characters. For mere translational purposes, this book cant be beat.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Romeo and juliet worksheets english worksheets land. Both plays were written around 1595, and, despite the fact that a midsummer nights dream is a romantic comedy, scholars have noted similarities in the structure and themes of the two plays. Visit this william shakespeare site including the full online. Romeo and juliet plain english and original pages 1 text version. It provides modern text opposite the page featuring the original text. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written by william shakespeare early in his career about two young starcrossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Shakespeare romeo and juliet transcript transcript for romeo and juliet the story of romeo and juliet takes place in verona in italy. They both are caught in a bitter fide between their families.
Montague, heads of two houses at variance with each other capulet, heads of two houses at variance with each other old capulet, old man of the capulet family romeo, son to montague. If this conversation were to take place between two 21stcentury teens, what might it look like. Romeo and juliet literature major english meropaper. West side story is a retelling of romeo and juliet as a musical centered around two warring new york city gangs. Read modern romeo and juliet translation, scene by scene. Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, by thee, old capulet, and montague, have thrice disturbd the quiet of our.
Summary of romeo and juliet summary english literature william shakesphere major english romeo and juliet romeo and juliet are two teenaged lovers in verona, italy. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Give students a set amount of time to work on a rough script 15 mins and then to practise 15 mins. The story of romeo and juliet is a tragic one,its their fate which plays a main part in this play. Cite evidence from both the play and the story to support your explanation. Romeo and juliet has always been one of shakespeares most popular plays. Editors choose which version to use as their base text, and then amend that text. Romeo and juliet english lesson plans lesson planet. Romeo and juliet, in the popular oxford school shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.
Read romeo and juliet here, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english. I would never have students read an entire act for homework. Romeo and juliet simple english wikipedia, the free. This edition of romeo and juliet includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists including websites and classroom notes.
William shakespeares romeo and juliet is an academy award nominated 1996 american movie adaptation of william shakespeares romantic tragedy romeo and juliet. When shakespeare wrote the play more than 400 years ago, arranged marriages were far more common than romantic love and would continue to be so for a long time. From 1990 to 1994 the general editor was brian gibbons and the associate general editors were a. Romeo and juliet coriolanus titus andronicus timon of athens julius caesar macbeth hamlet troilus and cressida king lear othello antony and cleopatra cymbeline the original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. They must write out the dialogue in modern english. Author william shakespeare and series editor roma gill.
He goes to a party and meets juliet, and immediately falls. Shakespeares play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. Multiple choice study guidequiz questions romeo and juliet. Read shakespeares romeo and juliet, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english. If you have struggled in the past reading shakespeare, then we can help you out.
The tragedy of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare prince. After discussing their conversation, try rewriting itin a modern setting. A shortened and simplified version in modern english. Act i volume iii book ix 7 with purple fountains issuing from your veins, on pain of torture, from those bloody hands throw your mistemperd weapons to the ground, and hear the sentence of your moved prince. I particularly like the opening of the baz luhrmann version because the prologue is shown as a news clip. Romeo and juliet translation shakescleare, by litcharts. Consider your reading of both the play and the story of pyramus and thisbe, and write an explanation of how shakespeare used and altered a theme from the story of pyramus and thisbe for his play. For more than 20 years, lois burdett has been introducing shakespeare to primary school pupils. English lesson plans focusing on romeo and juliet can be a great way to introduce students to shakespeares plays. T r e p r o d u c t i o n s e f o r w c l a s s r o o m u s e p e r m i t t e d. The prologue of romeo and juliet calls the title characters starcrossed loversand the stars do seem to conspire against these young lovers. Juliet begs the nurse to tell her what romeo said but the nurse delays, teasing juliet about how goodlooking romeo is. Working with her students, many as young as seven, she makes shakespeares plays come wonderfully alive for young eyes and ears. Shakespeare romeo and juliet learnenglish teens british.