For over 400 years, people of all ages have been enjoying, puzzling over, studying and retelling the stories that make up the famous plays of William Shakespeare. During this 3rd quarter we are going to find out what the big deal is – and then, we’re going to show everyone else.

Full text of Romeo and Juliet, as well as a modern version of the play, is available at nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/

• After we have made some headway with the play, students will decide to work as an individual or in a pair with someone at the same grade level. This will help with the elective support available.
• Students will choose a part of the story to retell based on a timeline of events from class.
• Students are free to choose the medium used to retell the story. Note that you will receive elective class support if you choose to work in one of those mediums.
• Everyone, however, will be expected to work on their retelling product on their own time. This will not be extra work! Work on the piece of the story will be a regular part of homework.
• Students can expect to make a public proposal for their project idea as well as several public check-ins to make certain everyone is making adequate progress towards completion.

This Exhibition project will focus on development of your skills to Communicate Effectively and your Express Yourself Creatively. For more information about the Metro leadership skills, click here.

Animation (e.g. Flash), dramatic performance, painting, sculpture, dance, music, film, podcast… Go where your imagination takes you.

Some of the benchmark assignments that will support development of a quality product and will contribute to the semester grade will include a public proposal, literary analysis pieces, a memorized passage from the section you will retell, public check-ins and your art piece.

Benchmark due dates:

• April 1/2: Presentation of project proposal
• April 10/11: Public check-in #1
• April 14: Storyboard
• April 17/18: Public check-in #2
• April 22: Success Day
• April 24/25: Public check-in #3
• May 5: Final project due
• May 13: Exhibition night, 6 pm