Romeo and Juliet Act II Abridged Readings and Activities

This weeklong lesson focusing on Act I, Scene V and Act II, Scene II from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. The resource includes a print ready PDF as well as Google Drive versions (Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.) of all of the materials.

Students will read abridged versions of two key scenes (Act I, Scene V and Act II, Scene II) and summaries of the rest of Act II, plus engage in high interest activities to reinforce key concepts. This lesson is perfect for supporting struggling readers and/or special education students or if you are crunched for time.

Included:

*Plot Review & Key Terms (Google Slides)

*Abridged version of Act I, Scene V with questions and analysis of events (PDF & Google Slides)

*Abridged version of Act II, Scene II with questions and identification of figurative language (PDF & Google Slides)

*Create A Mask Activity (PDF & Jamboard)

*Comparison of Film Versions of Act I, Scene V (PDF & Google Doc)

*Figurative Language Review (PDF & Google Form)

*Translating to Texting Activity (PDF & Google Slides)

*Character Web Project (PDF & Google Slides or Google Drawing)

*Text-based assessment with multiple choice and short answer questions (PDF & Google Form)

*Homework focused on characters' names and Shakespearean times (PDF & Google Form)

*Warm Ups & Closings focused on Shakespeare's language and key plot points (Teacher & Student Google Slides, Google Doc & Form recording form)

*Text dependent analysis writing prompt and scoring rubric (Google Doc)

*Complete answer keys for all activities

*List of Common Core standards

*Usage guide

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