Thursday, May 31

Objective: SWBAT identify TWO major events in Act 1 of "Romeo & Juliet" and describe how these events could potentially cause complications for the protagonists later in the play.

Do-Now: In the United States, the average ages for marriage are 26 for women and 28 for men. At what age do you believe a person should get married? Why do you believe this? Do you believe men and women should marry at different ages? Why or why not? What qualifies a person as "ready" to get married?

Today: 1) Finish Act 1, Scene 1.  Why is Romeo so upset?  How will this change in the near future?

2) Class will read Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3.  What has occurred during these scenes that may cause complications for Romeo and Juliet later in the play?

Exit Slip: Romeo is in love with Rosaline and Juliet is being sought after by Paris, yet we know that Romeo and Juliet will end up together.  Based on what you know about each of the two characters, why might they both change their minds about the people they're supposed to be with and end up with each other?  Explain.