Students will examine the societal similarities and differences between Elizabethan England and 21st Century Rialto.
Activities:
1. View 15-20 minutes of Baz Luhrmann's 1997 Romeo and Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
2. Using the Societal Issues Thought Map, students will record what they believe to be the most compelling societal issues in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
3. After identifying the Elizabethan societal issues, students will compare and contrast the issues to what they believe of present day Rialto.
4. Upon completing an analysis of similarities and differences, students will write a paragraph in which they draw conclusions regarding the two time periods.
Note:
When drawing your conclusions, be sure to write about both time periods in relationship to the societal issue on which you are commenting. Remember, you are attempting to make a claim about real people in real life that can be substantiated.
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