Objectives:Objectives:
To further explore Act One Scene One To further explore Act One Scene One of the play…of the play…
Directing the actors:Directing the actors:
What do I need to know aboutmy character, and their motivation?
How should I deliver my lineshere?
Example:Example:
You are a fiery, hot-tempered character. The audience needsto immediately see your inclination towards violence, and
you should ‘spit out’ the word “peace” as if it is distasteful. Your reference to “hell” should convey the
depth of your despise for the Montagues…
Reading:Reading:
Act 1 Scene 1 continues; meeting Act 1 Scene 1 continues; meeting Romeo…Romeo…
DVD Clip:DVD Clip:
Filling in the gaps:Filling in the gaps:
What happens between Scene 1 What happens between Scene 1 and 3?and 3?
Reading:Reading:
Scene 3Scene 3
Lines 1-100 Lines 1-100
The Nurse:The Nurse:
Act 1 Scene 3:Act 1 Scene 3: What is conveyed about the character of What is conveyed about the character of
the Nurse, and her relationship with the Nurse, and her relationship with Juliet?Juliet?
Make 4 clear points, and back these up Make 4 clear points, and back these up with textual evidencewith textual evidence
Use the resource sheet if you need helpUse the resource sheet if you need help
Who has the powerin this scene?
Why is it dramaticallyimportant?
Watch the DVD clip to see a way of Watch the DVD clip to see a way of adapting this scene…adapting this scene…
WHAT DOES BAZ LURHMANN CONVEYEFFECTIVELY HERE?
JULIET
What has the audience learnedabout this character here?
Adapting the scene:Adapting the scene:
This is your HWK taskThis is your HWK task How would you adapt this scene for the How would you adapt this scene for the
stage?stage? Explain each choice you make!!!!Explain each choice you make!!!!
Reading:Reading:
A1 Sc 5 A1 Sc 5
Lines 1-Lines 1-
Shakespeare’s Imagery:Shakespeare’s Imagery:
LINK THE IMAGERY TO LINES FROM THE PLAY.TRY AND EXPLAIN THE IMPACT/EFFECT…