Romeo and Juliet Study Guide

Romeo and Juliet Study GuideOne of the most well-known love stories of all time; a love "too rash, too unadvised, too sudden."Romeo and Juliet get involved in a romantic relationship against the wills of their feuding families, utilizing the help of a priest to sanction their marriage. Through circumstance, blood, deception, and tragedy, the story unfolds. Will the young lovers overcome generations of pain and hate? Will the feud between their families overcome them? Or will their rashness, youth, and impatience bring about their final downfall?Through William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet heartbreaking tragedy, students will learn:Author Biography:  Learn about William Shakespeare.Background Information: History of the stories behind Romeo and Juliet.Before-You-Read Activities: Conflict report, written report on suicide, Map work, persuasive report on solving arguments, travel videos, author biography, research into Greek and Roman mythology.Vocabulary words used throughout the novel