Act i 6 volume iii book ix sampson me they shall feel while i am able to stand. Read modern romeo and juliet translation, scene by scene. Not knowing hes there, juliet speaks, wondering why romeo must be a montague, and she a capulet. Romeo and juliet oneact play by muleshoe high school drama.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of starcrossd lovers take their life. Nov 09, 2011 this is a play script i wrote and adapted for a 5th grade performance of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet prologue two households, both alike in dignity, in fair verona, where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. I would propose to place my version of romeo and juliet in a modern setting. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information. This commoncore aligned guided reading packet is the only handout youll need to teach act 3 of romeo and juliet. At the time, the words seemed archaic and the plot melodramatic making it more of a chore than an encounter with great literature. Romeo and juliet shakespeare many years ago in verona, italy, there were two families.
Romeo and juliet in a modern version adaptation ideas. Romeo taking juliet s hand your hand is lovely and holy. No fear shakespeare romeo and juliet by sparknotes original text 1 modern text act i prologue chorus two households, both alike in dignity enter chorus the chorus enters. The shakescleare version of romeo and juliet contains the complete original play alongisde a linebyline modern english translation. The plan goes awry, and romeo learns instead that she is dead. The scene ends with romeo discovering with shock that juliet is a capulet and juliet discovering that romeo is a montague. Romeo reveals himself, agreeing to forsake the name romeo if he can have her love. Juliets father forces her into a marriage with count paris. Adapted for the screen by craig pearce and baz luhrmann. My world civilization teacher had my class read romeo and juliet when i was fifteen years old. Even though the book presents an urban slang version of the play. Romeo stands below juliets balcony, marveling at her beauty. Doc romeo and juliet adapted script edwin creely academia. Romeo taking juliets hand your hand is lovely and holy.
Juliet yes, lips for prayer romeo then let us pray they kiss juliet youre quite the kisser. Juliet wakes up only to find romeo laying dead beside her. I pared down my full romeo and juliet unit plan into a version that students can complete on their own at home. Shakespeares complete original script based on the second quarto of 1599, with corrections and alternate text from other editions indicated as. Exit all scene 6 outside the walls of the house of capulet romeo hides. A modern english one act version of shakespeares tragic tale of starcrossed lovers. This series of packets for acts 15 sold here as a bundle goes beyond ba. Romeo and juliet penned by that most affecting playwright master william shakespeare and edited by that inconsolable lacrimose shawn peters dramatis personae prologue. Ask your students to read both versions and then discuss its meaning as a class. Romeo and juliet translation shakescleare, by litcharts.
And yet, starcrossed love springs from the rift between them, bringing disastrous results for the young lovers and their families. In the town of verona, one unwritten law must be obeyed. The playlist of songs is really what defines this film as the modern version of romeo and juliet. Fire consuming passion, such as love, that is also destructive, associated with romeo and juliet, anger. Curriculum framework standards ela reading standard 1112 7. Romeo and juliet script adapted for 5th grade teaching. Chorus in the beautiful city of verona, where our story in fair verona, where we lay our scene, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny. Stars fate, fear of what will happen, beauty and purity of the love between romeo and juliet. At the tomb, romeo meets paris, who mourns for juliet.
Presents the original text of shakespeares play side by side with a. As romeo and juliet is one of the set texts on the igcse english literature exams for 2019, 2020, and 2021, i have taken it upon myself to put together this. Uil area winning romeo and juliet by william shakespeare performed as a one act play by muleshoe high school drama department directed by. For fun, ask students to recite it to each other in pairs, with as much emotion and meaning as they can to convey. Here are just some of the idioms and expressions that shakespeare invented that relate to love and relationships. 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 the most famous love story in the english language. In 1744, shakespeares play, with many intrusions from otways version, was revived and adapted. This 74 page booklet includes both a contemporary version of romeo and juliet using urban slang as well as questions and instructional activities for each act to stimulate high order thinking skills for students. Student worksheet vocabularybuilding romeo and juliet is all about love and relationships. Romeo and juliet adapted in manga comicgraphic novel format. A mockvictorian revisionist version of romeo and juliet s final scene with a happy ending, romeo, juliet, mercutio, and paris restored to life, and benvolio revealing that he is pariss love, benvolia, in disguise forms part of the 1980 stageplay the life. From radio heads talk show host, to gavin fridays, angel, the use of songs to both enhance the emotion between romeo and juliet, whilst capturing the essence of teenage love during the 1990s, is what makes this modern adaptation standout. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare abridged with additional material by edwin creely 2011 the play opens with a fight between the capulet and.
He spends that night with juliet and then leaves for mantua. Administrative office carroll consolidated school corp. It is a tale of two young lovers from verona, italy who defy the wishes of their feuding families, get married then, and tragically end their own lives in the name of love. The two families would not have social standing as the montagues and the capulets do but would rather be set at the other end of the social scale. No fear shakespeare romeo and juliet by sparknotes 16 original text modern textact 1, scene 4 enter romeo, mercutio, benvolio, with five or romeo, mercutio, and benvolio enter six other maskers and torchbearers dressed as maskers, along with five or six romeo othermaskers, carrying a drum and torches. Romeo o then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do. Editors choose which version to use as their base text, and then amend that text with words, lines or speech prefixes from the other versions that, in their judgment, make for a better or more. One night the capulets have a party and romeo goes. Romeo and juliet modern english adapted by craig ma. This abridged version of the beloved classic preserves the poetry of the original as it tells the tale of juliet and her romeo with speed and clarity.
Translated as an easy to read, exciting teenage novel. But, youthful obtuseness aside, romeo and juliet is the ideal text to introduce shakespeare. 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. William shakespeares romeo and juliet is a cherished piece of literature that has been remade into movies many times throughout history. High school 2362 e state road 18 flora in 46929 phone. The folger shakespeare library in washington, dc, is the. This bundle contains all my printanduse worksheets, handouts, and teaching activities for my extensive unit on shakespeares romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is a classic romantic tragedy written by william shakespeare. The son and daughter of rivals fall in love, causing the ageold grudge between the families to resurface. Romeo kills paris, then enters the tomb and drinks his poison. Though critics did not have kind things to say about the production, it held the stage for over 60 years. Romeo and juliet audiobook william shakespeare 1554 1616 romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in western history. Students complete daily bell ringers, read and complete. Read romeo and juliet here, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english.
Make use of social media formats and uptodate ideas. A mockvictorian revisionist version of romeo and juliet s final scene with a happy ending, romeo, juliet, mercutio, and paris restored to life, and benvolio revealing that he is pariss love, benvolia, in disguise forms part of the 1980 stageplay the life and adventures of nicholas nickleby. Activities and tasks to do once youve finished studying romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Salona page 2 of 4 act 1, scene 2 count paris, who is 21, asks lord capulet if he can marry juliet.
This is because would be easier and better as you would have all the things you need in modern life. Are there lines that you are already familiar with. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare abridged for the. She thinks a name is simply a word, and it would be easy for romeo to take a new name, and therefore not be forbidden to her. Capulet would like paris to wait 2 years all of juliets siblings are dead capulet will agree to the marriage only if juliet also agrees.
To avoid this marriage, juliet takes a potion, given her by the friar, that makes her appear dead. Romeo and juliet adapted by ken womble playscripts inc. The text and graphics are adapted from the original source. Romeo does find a woman that he prefers to rosaline. This adapted literature resource is available through the. Romeo and juliet no fear shakespeare biloxi public schools.
Shakespeares romeo and juliet for esl students adapted by. Apr 20, 2012 uil area winning romeo and juliet by william shakespeare performed as a one act play by muleshoe high school drama department directed by dr. Romeo reveals himself, agreeing to forsake the name romeo if he can have. When romeo refuses to fight, romeo s friend mercutio accepts the challenge and is killed. Juliet s father forces her into a marriage with count paris. First performed around 1596, romeo and juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical west side story, and a dozen films. Nurse his name is romeo, and a montague, the only son of your great enemy. The 10 greatest productions of romeo and juliet of all time. While the 1968 classical version of shakespeares romeo and juliet should be appreciated, the. Romeo and juliet modern english adapted by craig mason from shakespeare. May 30, 2015 the playlist of songs is really what defines this film as the modern version of romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet full text plain english and original.
The speech below is an extract of a key speech from the graded reader version of romeo and juliet. Shakespeares play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. Juliet wishes romeo could be anyone else except the sworn enemy of her family, but they take the risk and choose each other anyway. The 1968 version and the controversial 1996 version give different perspectives of shakespeares famous play. Romeo and juliet full script southchurch high school. Romeo and his companions almost immediately encounter juliet s cousin tybalt, who challenges romeo.
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. Teaching shakespeare to english language learners romeo and juliet for ells unit plan salem state university school of education i. The friar will send romeo word to be at her family tomb when she awakes. This is a play script i wrote and adapted for a 5th grade performance of romeo and juliet. This download includes a pdf version to help with compatibility, as well as an answer key for your convenience. Tybalt eventually obeys his uncle but vows revenge at a later date. Romeo and juliet have been adapted many times to the stage, cinema, music, and opera. It shows the original version and the adapted version.
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