Unit Lesson Plans
Sequence and Organization:
The sequence of the lessons in the unit correlates with the chronological order of "Romeo and Juliet." Students begin with the Prologue and make their way through the play. The organization of all of the lessons coincide with the progression of understanding tragedy, the tragic end of the play, and all the characters’ contributions to the tragic end of the play. Eventually, students arrive concluding the effects of social offenses both in the play and in comparison to real life experiences.
The sequence of the lessons in the unit correlates with the chronological order of "Romeo and Juliet." Students begin with the Prologue and make their way through the play. The organization of all of the lessons coincide with the progression of understanding tragedy, the tragic end of the play, and all the characters’ contributions to the tragic end of the play. Eventually, students arrive concluding the effects of social offenses both in the play and in comparison to real life experiences.
Connection of Lessons to Essential Questions:
Each lesson is connected to the essential questions for this unit by incorporating those essential questions into each content objective written. Please see each individual lesson plan below or the list of content objectives for evidence of this connection.
Each lesson is connected to the essential questions for this unit by incorporating those essential questions into each content objective written. Please see each individual lesson plan below or the list of content objectives for evidence of this connection.
Demonstration of Content Knowledge:
"Romeo and Juliet" provide relevance and connections to social offenses that can cause and create tragedy in today's modern society. Offenses explore in the text are relevant to today's experiences and provide insight into exploring those offenses on a unique and individual level. Students are provided the experience to explore the original text, as well as compare and contrast version of the text. The unit targets content standards and expectations laid out by the state and the priority standards expected within the district. Please see more about content objectives and standards in the list of content objectives for further detail on content correlation and relevancy.
"Romeo and Juliet" provide relevance and connections to social offenses that can cause and create tragedy in today's modern society. Offenses explore in the text are relevant to today's experiences and provide insight into exploring those offenses on a unique and individual level. Students are provided the experience to explore the original text, as well as compare and contrast version of the text. The unit targets content standards and expectations laid out by the state and the priority standards expected within the district. Please see more about content objectives and standards in the list of content objectives for further detail on content correlation and relevancy.
Integration of Literacy and 21st Century Skills:
Literacy and 21st Century Skills were integrated throughout the entirety this unit. Each lesson was accompanied by a literacy skill objective and a 21st century skill objective. These relevant subjects were incorporated utilizing a variety of activities and assessments that included critical thinking, compare and contrasting, logical reasoning, and other 21st Century Skills and Literacy objectives.
Literacy and 21st Century Skills were integrated throughout the entirety this unit. Each lesson was accompanied by a literacy skill objective and a 21st century skill objective. These relevant subjects were incorporated utilizing a variety of activities and assessments that included critical thinking, compare and contrasting, logical reasoning, and other 21st Century Skills and Literacy objectives.
Teaching Models Used:
Cooperative Learning, Direct Instruction, Inquiry, Role Playing, Concept Formation, Concept Attainment, and Graphic Organizers were all used in the process of teaching and learning this unit.
Cooperative Learning, Direct Instruction, Inquiry, Role Playing, Concept Formation, Concept Attainment, and Graphic Organizers were all used in the process of teaching and learning this unit.
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