Activity Plan

Activity #2:  Title:  Cast the Movie Version!

Time Estimation:   Two days

Objective(s):        

1.        Use text clues in order to construct a visual image of the characters

2.        Compare characteristics of modern actors and actresses to describe imaginary characters

3.        Understand the text enough to describe each character and be able to decide how they will act.

      Description:    After reading Romeo and Juliet, students will need to pick quotes from the play that define each character.  Using these quotes students will create PowerPoint comparison presentations that include the distinguishing quote from the character, a description of each character, pictures of the modern actor chosen to play him/her in the student’s movie, an explanation of what about the actor makes him/her perfect for the role.  The students will then present their cast to the class and after all students have gone and their rationale explained, the class will vote on who will play each role in the overall class production. 

      Resources:

      Background Information:

http://pd.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/

http://www.clicknotes.com/romeo/Char.html

     Teaching & Learning Materials:

·         Copies of the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

·         Computers with internet access

·         http://www.online-literature.com/quotes/quotation_search.php?author=Shakespeare&from=Romeo+and+Juliet

·         http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/characters.html