Shakespeare's+Romeo+and+Juliet

9TH GRADE ENGLISH**
 * INFORMATION LITERACY LESSON PLAN


 * SHAKESPERARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET**

This Lesson Plan for the 9th Grade English classes of Antioch 9th Grade Academy was developed as a result of the Action Needs Assessment Plan Questionnaire administered in September 2007. The seven English teachers of the 9th Grade Academy indicated that their greatest need for materials related to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and the life and times of the Renaissance. In collaboration with the English teachers the Librarian has developed a Pathfinder with information correlating with this unit of study. The topic of the Pathfinder will be William Shakespeare: His Life and Times. (SEE THE “//SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET PATHFINDER//” at http://facultytrevecca.edu/pspeer.)

STANDARDS AND GOALS

Reading Read independently for a variety of purposes. Extend reading vocabulary. Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. Select resource material in order to apply it effectively.

Writing Develop organized writing containing focused, well-developed ideas. Use a variety of appropriate organizational strategies to develop writing on various topics. Research information from various sources to prepare presentations or reports that use summarizing, paraphrasing, direct quotations, citation of sources, and bibliographic **sources.

Speaking Present oral summaries and/or analysis of material read or viewed.

LESSON

AUDIENCE Students will learn to use a Shakespeare Pathfinder to access reference resources. Students will identify, locate, and assess the importance and appropriate use of sources and materials available in the Media Center Collection and on the Internet in support of the study of //Romeo and Juliet// and topics related to the study of Shakespeare.

BEHAVIOR Students will be instructed in the use of a Pathfinder for research on Romeo and Juliet and topics related to Shakespeare. Students will research critical writings of //Romeo and Juliet.// Students will access text resources to support research on Shakespeare. Students will access Internet resources to support research on Shakespeare. Students will analyze, evaluate, and choose information from reference sources. Students will identify, summarize, and organize relevant data from reference resources. Students will collaborate with their team members to organize and plan a strategy for combining their information.

CONDITIONS Students will collaborate with their team members and research their topic. Students will learn to use the Pathfinder to access reference materials. Students will access reference materials to support their topic. Students will record bibliographic information and review MLA citation style.
 * Why is Romeo and Juliet a story for all times? Explore the major themes.
 * Biography: William Shakespeare
 * The Renaissance World of Romeo and Juliet
 * Shakespeare’s World: The Globe Theatre
 * Shakespearian Festivals

DEGREE Students will read and understand statements of critical analysis of //Romeo and Juliet// in terms of character, setting, or theme with 98% accuracy. Students will develop skill in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions in //Romeo and Juliet// with 95% accuracy. Students will use oral reading in individual and group presentations with 90% accuracy. Students will read independently for a variety of purposes with 90% accuracy. Students will select resource material in order to apply it effectively with 90% accuracy. Students will develop the structural and creative skills necessary to produce written language that can be read and interpreted by various audiences with 90% degree of accuracy. Student will research information from various sources to prepare presentations or reports that use summarizing, paraphrasing, direct quotations, citation of sources, and bibliographic sources with 95% degree of accuracy. Students will identify and begin to use a variety of resources to revise and edit writing with 95% accuracy.

PRESENTING THE LESSON: The Teacher/Librarian will provide copies of the Shakespeare Pathfinder for each English teacher and each of the students. The Teacher/Librarian will have the 15 computer stations in the Media Center ready for student use. The Teacher/Librarian will have major resources for the study unit on Shakespeare available on a cart for the student’s use. The Teacher/Librarian will prepare to present the “Romeo and Juliet” clip from the MNPS video streaming resource on the large screen in the Media Center.

To introduce the lesson: The Teacher/Librarian will show the dance scene from the film “Romeo and Juliet” on the large projection Media Center screen and begin a discussion about the film and its relevance to the 9th grade audience referring to the reference requirements of the unit of study. The Teacher/Librarian will introduce the purpose and use of the Shakespeare Pathfinder explaining each category. Media center books and text reference resources will be highlighted and directions given for their location, use, and availability. Internet tools and resources will be demonstrated from a computer onto the Media Center large projection screen. Several Shakespeare sites will be previewed. Info track sites available on TEL will be previewed and explained. Students will be instructed in the method of accessing TEL from home. The Teacher/Librarian will assist students with research and materials during the remainder of class time.

In closing: The Teacher/Librarian will inform students of Media Center hours and extend an invitation for further research and assistance.