Introduction

1. Process Introduction Evaluation Task Conclusion “To Be or not to be that is the question”… or is the real question what doe all this gibberish mean?

2. Process Introduction Evaluation Task Conclusion In Small Groups you will choose a scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and translate it into modern English. In your group will then perform your scene for the class.

3. Process Introduction Evaluation Task Conclusion The following steps will help you complete your project. Step 1 Step 3 Step 2 Step 4

4. Decoding Shakespeare Rubric Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

5. Process Introduction Evaluation Task Conclusion Congratulations!! You have completed your decoding Shakespeare assignment. Over the course of this assignment you have learned how to decode Shakespeare’s language and how to write a dramatic screenplay! You can now call yourselves Screenwriters and Thespians! Teacher Page

6. Step 1 In order to translate Shakespeare you must understand it. Click on the links below to learn how to decode Shakespeare’s language. Links Decoding Shakespeare Decoding Strategies

7. Step 2 Now that you understand how to read Shakespeare it is time to pick the scene you will be translating. Below is an example of a Scene from Romeo and Juliet already translated for you. Act 1 Scene 1 Now using the website above and your text book select the scene from Romeo and Juliet that you will translate for the class.

8. Step 3 In order to translate Shakespeare’s text you must learn how to properly write a play. Below are links to several websites that will be helpful with writing your scene in proper Screenplay format. Links How to write a Screenplay Screenplay Formatting

9. Step 4 Now it is time to perform your scene for the class. Below are some examples of how both the original and translated scenes are preformed. Original Translated

10. Original version of Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo & Juliet

11. Translated version of Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo & Juliet

12. Teacher Page • This lesson is designed to compliment Romeo & Juliet for high school age students. • This lesson meets several of Kentucky’s common core standards for High School English Language Arts Students. • Reading Standard for Literature: 1,2,5, & 7 • The students must read the text and understand the central ideas, themes, and authors choices in order to accurately complete the assignment. • Writing Standard: 3.b, 4, & 6 • While writing the screenplay students will use a variety of narrative techniques, and produce a clear and coherent screenplay. Students will also use the internet and several sources to help them on their assignment. • Language Standard: 1 & 5 • Through the students writing and performance they will demonstrate command of the English language, and the use of figurative language.

13. Teacher Page continued • Teacher notes • First you will need to place the students into groups with no more than 4 students per group. • With the class go through some examples of some translated scenes from Shakespeare. • With the class go over the exact formatting standards you want your class to follow when writing their scenes. • Allow time for the groups to make their own prop and practice their performance in class.