Today we integrated both classes in the Stampede Room to watch the 1996 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. If you don't know this about me already, I am always disappointed with film adaptations of literary works and I will always tell you to READ THE BOOK/PLAY FIRST! However, this adaptation of R&J is by far one of my favorite films. I hope you enjoyed it! During your viewing of the film, I asked you to take notes of the similarities and differences between the play as we read it and the film translation. What was gained in the modern day adaptation? What was lost or left out?Following a brief discussion, you spent the rest of the period working on a timed writing quiz, which was a constructed response that asked you to compare and constrast the alliances in Romeo and Juliet to a modern day example, either from current events or from your own life (hint...use your work in Geography for this one!) This will count as an assessment grade so make sure you get this done by Friday if you didn't finish! See me for a copy of the prompt and answer sheet, as well as the graphic organizer that the class used to start with.
Also, today your quote searches were due. If you were absent, please turn in by Friday.
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