Opening Lesson for "Romeo and Juliet"

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For the first lesson of this term we will be looking at the themes of Romeo and Juliet and how these themes, alongside the classic story, have influenced popular culture. Specifically, we will be looking at Taylor Swift's song, Love Story and briefly at Baz Lurhmann's 1998 film adaptation of Romeo + Juliet.

You will find a copy of the song lyrics, along with links to YouTube clips and associated questions on Blackboard. You need to go into the main Romeo and Juliet folder in Units of Work, then click on the folder entitled, Exploring the world of Juliet and her Romeo. The file you are looking for is called, Introductory Lesson for Romeo and Juliet. It is at the top of the page.

You need to post the answers to the questions on your blog.

Please be aware that we will be using the Blogs quite extensively this term so you will need to be vigilant in checking the class blog and keeping up to date with your work.

Can I also please ask that those girls who were not in class at the end of last term take the time to do the assessment of last term's unit and my teaching? Thanks :)