Unit 2 Lesson 14
Introduction: This lesson is a close reading of Romeo’s reaction to his banishment, in conversation with Friar Laurence. The text for this lesson is Act 3 Scene 3. Students will read lines 1–11 for comprehension and focus on lines 12–70 for their close reading. The lesson focuses on word meaning, with an emphasis on Romeo’s state of mind and his attitude toward his banishment. Students will participate in rich discussions in small groups and with the whole class, including a definition activity using a Vocabulary Activity Tool that asks them to explore multiple meanings and repetition. Students will conclude with a discussion that asks them to use this information to make an inference about Shakespeare’s language use and their understanding of Romeo’s character development. For homework students will independently read from Romeo and Juliet and briefly reflect on their understanding in writing.
Stndard
| RL.9-10.4 | Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). |
| RL.9-10.3 | Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. |
Assessment: Complete the Vocabulary Tool
Vocabulary
- validity (n.) – legal acceptability or soundness (this definition offered in footnotes)
- carrion (n.) – dead or rotting flesh
- displant (v.) – to uproot, transplant (this definition offered in footnotes)
- estate (n.) – situation (this definition offered in footnotes)
- prevail (v.) – to succeed
- mean* (n.) – instrument, method; (adj.) – offensive, nasty, malicious
- adversity (n.) – disastrous fortune or fate
Agenda
- Homework Accountability
- Masterful Reading
- Text-Dependent Questions and Activities
- Vocabulary Activity
- Full Class Discussion
Aim: How does Romeo react to his banishment?
Learning Sequence:
- Listen to a listen to a masterful reading of 3.3.5–73 (http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/201/romeo-and-juliet/4347/act-3-scene-3/)
- annotate with special consideration to repeating words and phrases while listening
- In your small groups, read aloud lines 5–13 and be prepared to offer a key plot point that summarizes the content of these lines.
- Discuss these questions in groups before sharing out with the whole class. One member of the group will record the responses in writing. A. What can you infer about how Romeo is feeling from his repetition of banished? ( LINES 13-30) B. . How does the Friar think Romeo should view his situation? What can you infer about the Friar’s attitude toward Romeo’s situation? C. Where is “heaven” according to Romeo? Who gets to live there? Who does not get to live there?(LINES 31-54) D. Where is “heaven” according to Romeo? Who gets to live there? Who does not get to live there? E. What does carrion mean? F. According to Romeo, what attributes does the carrion fly have that he does not? G. . What imagery does Romeo use involving the carrion fly? What effect is created by this image? Lines (55-73) H. According to Romeo, what can the word banished do to him? What does Romeo compare the word to? I. How does Romeo compare himself and the Friar in lines 65–70? Of what is Romeo trying to convince the Friar through this comparison? J. What can you infer about Romeo’s state of mind from this interaction?
Assessment: Complete the Vocabulary Activity Tool.
Discuss-
- How might Romeo define banishment?
- How might the Friar define banishment?
- How do the two definitions compare?
Homework:
1.Read lines 3.2.70–78 (from “What storm is this” through “alas the day, it did”) and write an objective summary of this excerpt.
2. Analyze Romeo’s character based on scene 3 act Be sure to cite evidence to support your claim.