Forbidden Love Through the Ages

Created by:

Gloria White

Debra Morrow

Van Golden

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Introduction

You will be using the World Wide Web to find information that will help you complete this project. The completion of this project will show that you and your teammates understand the plot and characters of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and that you understand how, like that of Romeo and Juliet, outside forces affect all interpersonal relationships. You will also be using your research skills, writing skills, creativity and leadership skills to express your thoughts and ideas in this group project..

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Task

Compare and contrast social and cultural interests by creating appropriate attire and dramatizing events and issues of that time period.

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Process

Students will dramatize the theme of Romeo and Juliet as it appears in the character of the different decades. A demonstration of everyday life will be interwoven as students dramatize the theme. Everyday life, specific to the decade, includes, but is not limited to, entertainment, sports, social etiquette, science, art, and laws.

There are six students for each timeframe:

6 students for the 20s/30s; 6 students for the 40s/50s; 6 students for the 60s/70s; and 6 students for the 80s/90s.

Role for the 6 students:

2 students will be the parents of Romeo

2 students will be the parents of Juliet

1 student will be Romeo

1 student will be Juliet

Research roles:

Each student will choose a specific aspect of everyday life to research. Choose from entertainment, sports, social etiquette, science, art, and laws.

The drama:

Each student will contribute to creating a script for each role. The script will demonstrate the theme of Romeo and Juliet and everyday life of the specific time period.

Use both the Internet and printed materials for research. Provide a bibliography.

Research Resources:

Read your favorite scenes from Romeo and Juliet at AbsoluteShakespeare.com.

Complete Works of William Shakespeare : Romeo and Juliet

Learn about West Side Story, including current productions, background, lyrics and see photos from the original play. NovelGuide: Romeo and Juliet: Theme Analysis

http://www.novelguide.com/romeoandjuliet/themeanalysis.html

http://20th-century-history-books.com/United_States_20th_Century_20s_Decade.html

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/music-2.html

http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/ijs/bc/home.htm

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12.ca.us/decsg.html

http://www.gamh.com/history/

http://atc.ruv.net/infopedia/19/1930s.html

http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decades=a.html

http://www.pvhs.chico.k12.ca.us/library/decade.htm

http://www.decades.com/ByDecade/1970-1979/1.htm

http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/love-in-the-arts/romeo.html

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/resources/shakespeare/webguide.html

http://www.online-literature.com/shakespeare/romeo_and_juliet/

http://www.novelguide.com/romeoandjuliet/

http://www.bardweb.net/plays/15.html

http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1986/1/86.01.06.x.html

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Evaluation

The students will be evaluated on all aspects of research, cooperation and creativity using the following rubrics. They will be evaluated on their efforts as an “individual” member of the group using the Cooperative Group Rubric, and the efforts of the group will be evaluated using the Presentation of Research Rubric.

Cooperative Group Rubric

Group Member's Name ___________________________

	Unsatisfactory 20 points	Needs Improvement 35 points	Satisfactory 45 points	Excellent 50 points
Research	Does not collect any information that relates to the topic	Collects very little information--some relates to the topic	Collects some basic information--most relates to the topic	Collects a great deal of information--all relates to the topic
Share Information	Does not share any information with group members	Shares very little information	Shares some basic information	Shares a great deal of information
Fulfill Duties of Role	Does not perform any duties of role	Performs very little duties	Performs nearly all duties	Performs all duties of assigned roles
Share Responsibilities	Always relies on others to do the work	Rarely does the assigned work	Usually does the assigned work--rarely needs reminding	Always does the assigned work without being reminded
Listen To Other Group Members	Is always talking--never allows for other's input	Usually doing most of the talking	Listens but sometimes talks too much	Listens and speaks a fair amount
Cooperate with Group Members	Usually argues with group members	Sometimes argues	Rarely argues	Never argues with group members

Presentation of Research Rubric

	Unsatisfactory 20 points	Needs Improvement 35 points	Satisfactory 45 points	Excellent 50 points
Costumes and Props	· Virtually no use of costumes, props, or sound effects · Inaccurate or distracting costumes, props, or sound effects	· Costumes, props, or sound effects somewhat accurate · Costumes, props, or sound effects are very basic and/or adds little to the presentation	· Good use of costumes, props, or sound effects · Costumes, props, or sound effects definitely add to the presentation.	· Excellent use of costumes, props, or sound effects · Superior use of costumes, props, or sound effects which demonstrate extended knowledge of subject
Script	· Lack of creativity · Information is inaccurate · Information is incomplete	· Lack of creativity · Information is accurate · Information is incomplete	· Some creativity · Information is accurate · Information is complete · Demonstrates some understanding of subject	· Demonstrates creativity · Information is accurate · Information is complete · Demonstrates superior knowledge of subject · Script is well edited and professional
Oral Presentation in Character	· Lack of creativity · Information is inaccurate · Information is incomplete	· Lack of creativity · Information is accurate · Information is incomplete	· Some creativity · Information is accurate · Information is complete · Demonstrates understanding of subject · Some evidence of rehearsal	· Demonstrates creativity · Information is accurate · Information is complete · Demonstrates extended knowledge of subject · Evidence of rehearsal · Presentation flows smoothly

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have finished your WebQuest.

After completing this WebQuest you will have learned that the Romeo and Juliet themes are ageless. However, they are expressed in the cultural genre of a particular period of time. You will also have learned how to use the computer as a resource and research tool, how to work in groups cooperatively, how to condense information into a compact format, and how to transform written work into an oral presentation.

Did your perceptions of the culture of an earlier time change as a result of this quest? If so, in what ways did they change?

By gaining a greater understanding of the literary themes in Romeo and Juliet, the culture of an earlier time, and sharing your knowledge, you also gain an understanding that social issues of yesterday are the same as today– They are timeless.

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Subject Area:

Language Arts

Grade Level:

Grades 8 – 12.

Learner Information:

The WebQuest can be used at any level by modifying the expected level of research and methods of evaluation.

Standards:

Curriculum:

Grade 9:

• Display self-confidence in speaking.
• Produce effective oral presentations through use of tone, inflections, and tempo.
• Display self-confidence in speaking.
• Demonstrate proficiency with available technology and software in the oral communication, research, and writing processes.
• Demonstrate responsible use of others' ideas.
• Practice listening and viewing skills in a variety of situations.
• Recognize that language changes and develops.
• Recognize cultures and genres represented in selections from world literature.

Grade 10

• Evaluate literature for its historical significance, moral significance, and universality.
• Use available technology related to English language arts.
• Write to clarify and to organize thoughts and ideas.
• Participate in dramatic activities as a means of sharing ideas and feelings.

Grade 11

• Employ critical listening skills in class discussions, lectures, and speeches-noting aspects that affect meaning.
• Conduct individual research using all aspects of the research process.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using available technology for expression and learning.
• Write creatively in a variety of genres.
• Produce effective, planned oral presentations.

Grade 12

• Produce formal oral presentations for a variety of purposes.
• Use precise vocabulary in writing and speaking.
• Write to clarify opinions and interpretations.
• Write for a variety of purposes.
• Use available modern technology for a variety of communication purposes.
• Synthesize information from primary and secondary sources for research.
• Listen effectively in a wide range of circumstances.
• Recall the general historical development of language and literature in the British Isles.
• Apply critical and creative thinking when selecting nonprint or print media for viewing or reading.
• Evaluate literature for its historical significance, moral significance, and universality.

Technology:

Grades 9-12

• Evaluate the accuracy, appropriateness, and bias of electronic information.
• Cite electronic sources properly.
• Use appropriate on-line resources for research.
• Take notes and paraphrase from a search.
• Apply appropriate techniques for producing word processing documents.

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