Match the two parts of sentences to reveal Romeo

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Match the two parts of sentences to reveal
Romeos speech.

• It is the east,
• Arise fair sun,
• Who is already sick
• Two of the fairest stars
• The brightness of her cheek
• That birds would sing
• O that I were a glove

• and Juliet is the sun
• and kill the envious moon
• and pale with grief
• in all the heaven
• would shame those stars
• and think it were not night
• upon her hand!

6 minutes
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Act 2, scene 2 The Balcony Scene

• Objective To understand Shakespeares use of
  language in this scene.
• To be able to write to IMAGINE, ENTERTAIN,
  EXPLORE
• Big Picture
• You will watch a clip from the (1968) Zeffirelli
  version of Romeo and Juliet
• You will read a short extract from act 2, scene2.
  
• You will answer comprehension questions and
  explain your point of view.
• You will write a diary
• Outcome By the end of the lesson you will have
  written a diary entry from the point of Juliet.

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Watch the balcony scene
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Romeos Speech
Romeo   2   But, soft! what light through
yonder window breaks?   3   It is the east, and
Juliet is the sun.   4   Arise, fair sun, and
kill the envious moon,   5   Who is already sick
and pale with grief,   6   That thou, her maid,
art far more fair than she.   7   Be not her
maid, since she is envious   8   Her vestal
livery is but sick and green   9   And none but
fools do wear it cast it off.  10   It is my
lady, O, it is my love!  11   O, that she knew
she were!  12   She speaks yet she says nothing
what of that?  13   Her eye discourses I will
answer it.  14   I am too bold, 'tis not to me
she speaks.  15   Two of the fairest stars in
all the heaven,  16   Having some business, do
entreat her eyes  17   To twinkle in their
spheres till they return.  18   What if her eyes
were there, they in her head?  19   The
brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
 20   As daylight doth a lamp her eyes in
heaven  21   Would through the airy region
stream so bright  22   That birds would sing and
think it were not night.  23   See, how she
leans her cheek upon her hand!  24   O, that I
were a glove upon that hand,  25   That I might
touch that cheek!

• Read Romeos speech as he sees Juliet at her
  window.
• Find two examples of imagery that contain light/
  darkness.
• Find two examples of metaphors that Romeo uses to
  describe Juliet.
• Describe Romeos feelings for Juliet in one
  sentence (in your own words).
• Choose your favourite line, copy this and explain
  why you chose it.

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Juliets speech

• Does Juliet feel the same as Romeo? Find a
  quotation to support your answer.
• What problem does she foresee? What solution does
  she wish for? Use a quote to support your answer.
  
• Do you agree with Juliet when she questions the
  importance of a name?
• Whats in a name?

• JULIET  33   O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou
  Romeo?  34   Deny thy father and refuse thy
  name  35   Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn
  my love,  36   And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
•       ROMEO Aside.  37   Shall I hear more, or
  shall I speak at this?
•       JULIET  38   'Tis but thy name that is my
  enemy  39   Thou art thyself, though not a
  Montague.  40   What's Montague? it is nor hand,
  nor foot,  41   Nor arm, nor face, nor any other
  part  42   Belonging to a man. O, be some other
  name!  43   What's in a name? That which we call
  a rose  44   By any other name would smell as
  sweet  45   So Romeo would, were he not Romeo
  call'd,  46   Retain that dear perfection which
  he owes  47   Without that title. Romeo, doff
  thy name,  48   And for that name which is no
  part of thee  49   Take all myself.

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What type of text is this?
A diary entry - writing to imagine, explore,
entertain What would you usually expect to find
in this type of writing?
Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As I
saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart
began to beat faster and I felt as though she
could outshine even the brightest star in the
sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward
elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a
gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a
glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of
myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I
listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted
desperately to talk to her and to hold her.
What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my
heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she
confessed that she did love me even though she
seemed worried about my name. I understood her
feelings immediately as I too realise that it
will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be
with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with
Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance
and risk the consequences.
Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As I
saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart
began to beat faster and I felt as though she
could outshine even the brightest star in the
sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward
elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a
gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a
glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of
myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I
listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted
desperately to talk to her and to hold her.
What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my
heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she
confessed that she did love me even though she
seemed worried about my name. I understood her
feelings immediately as I too realise that it
will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be
with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with
Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance
and risk the consequences.

• Wow, what a truly amazing night I have had! As
  I saw Juliet leaning out of her window, my heart
  began to beat faster and I felt as though she
  could outshine even the brightest star in the
  sky! She was radiant. She leaned forward
  elegantly and rested her delicate hand on a
  gloved hand. O! I wished I could have been a
  glove upon that hand! Yet, being unsure of
  myself, I hid behind the gate and waited as I
  listened to her melodic voice in secret. I wanted
  desperately to talk to her and to hold her.
• What I heard gave me goose pimples and made my
  heart leap for joy. To my amazement, she
  confessed that she loved me, even though she
  seemed worried about my name. I understood her
  feelings immediately, as I too realise that it
  will be forbidden for a Capulet, as she is, to be
  with a Montague like me. Yet, I must be with
  Juliet. I must be bold enough to take that chance
  and risk the consequences.

Description of character Description of
plot Use of literary techniques Varied
sentences and punctuation.
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Task Write a diary entry from Juliets
perspective after her speech

• Re-read her lines and consider the following when
  writing your entry
• How does she feel about Romeo after the party?
• What does she say at the start of her speech?
• What is she worried about?
• How does she think the problem can be resolved?
• JULIET  33   O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou
  Romeo?  34   Deny thy father and refuse thy
  name  35   Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn
  my love,  36   And I'll no longer be a Capulet.
•       JULIET  38   'Tis but thy name that is my
  enemy  39   Thou art thyself, though not a
  Montague.  40   What's Montague? it is nor hand,
  nor foot,  41   Nor arm, nor face, nor any other
  part  42   Belonging to a man. O, be some other
  name!  43   What's in a name? That which we call
  a rose  44   By any other name would smell as
  sweet  45   So Romeo would, were he not Romeo
  call'd,  46   Retain that dear perfection which
  he owes  47   Without that title. Romeo, doff
  thy name,  48   And for that name which is no
  part of thee  49   Take all myself.

• In your diary entry
• Everyone must use their imagination to write a
  diary entry from the point of view of Juliet,
  describing character and plot
• Most will also vary vocabulary, sentences and
  punctuation for effect
• Some may use one or more literary techniques
  e.g. simile or alliteration

15 minutes
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Review peer marking

• Using a colour key and colour pencils read your
  partners work and highlight the features that
  you notice.
• Make sure that this is done carefully and
  neatly.

Description of character Description of
plot Use of literary techniques Varied
sentences and punctuation.