The document summarizes a class focusing on analyzing two versions of a turning point scene in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Students will examine the direction and actors' portrayals in each version. They will also create acting companies and present scenes from the play. The class material examines how the characters of Romeo, Mercutio, and Tybalt change in Act III, Scene 1, including their behaviors, motivations, and how their interactions cause a shift.

1. 22 March 2012
Om swastyastu! (Balinese, Bali)
Today we will examine two versions of the turning
point of the play, examining the direction and
actors’ portrayal in each. Pay special attention as
you will be asked to present a scene from
Shakespeare soon enough....Acting companies will
be created in tomorrow’s class!
Do Now:
33. as the fray continued people started getting hurt and everyone had forgotten what
had started the fight. oh juliet moaned romeo

2. Journal:
Why is Act III, Scene 1 a turning point in the play?
How do the characters change in this scene
(Romeo, Mercutio, Tybalt)? What causes this shift
in your opinion?

3. Why is he behaving in this way?
Character How is he behaving?
What is his motivation?
Romeo
Mercutio
Tybalt
Benvolio

4. Romeo Mercutio Tybalt
HOW does the
character
BEHAVE?
(visual and
vocal delivery)
WHYdoes the
character
BEHAVE this
way?
What CAUSES
the SHIFT in
behavior?
HOW does the
character's
behavior
CHANGE?
WHY the
character
BEHAVE in
this NEW
WAY?

5. How does the director signal a change in the
mood of the scene? Consider any changes in set,
props, costumes, music and other sounds,
lighting, and editing.

6. Journal:
Which film version more powerfully conveys the
seriousness of “fire­eyed fury.” Be sure to provide
textual support and reflective commentary.

7. Quiz:
1. Vocabulary from Unit 4 in orange book, plus Do Now vocabulary
2. Identify the error in a sentence (grammar)
3. Romeo and Juliet (review your study guides)
Exit Journal:
Considering how each of the characters react to the killings in
Act III, do you think this is a fair punishment for the crime? Why
or why not? What would you have done if you were the Prince?

8. Homework
Finish reading Act III, Scene 1­3
Work on Study Guide for Act III
Study for Quiz on Friday
UM 2.10 Missing Pieces Assignment (due Monday)

9. Attachments
06 ­ I Am A Rock.mp3
08 ­ Pastures of Plenty.mp3