The objectives for today's class are to answer comprehension questions about Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, identify the characters, themes, setting, and tone of the same scene, read about and discuss the setting of the play, and begin reading Act 1 Scene 2 while categorizing characters as Montagues, Capulets, or neither. Students will use their script and memory to answer questions about the first scene and discuss the various elements of the scene.