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Romeo & J uliet in B osnia

Romeo & J uliet in B osnia. Reading Comprehension . Write each word and predict its meaning:. d esensitized m undane s anguine p rimal dilemma. Background Information:. Southeast Europe 1990s Yugoslavia begins to disintegrate, causing civil wars Brutal violence among ethnic groups

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Romeo & J uliet in B osnia

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  1. Romeo & Juliet in Bosnia Reading Comprehension

  2. Write each word and predict its meaning: • desensitized • mundane • sanguine • primal • dilemma

  3. Background Information: • Southeast Europe • 1990s Yugoslavia begins to disintegrate, causing civil wars • Brutal violence among ethnic groups • Serbian forces conducted “ethnic cleansing” among non-Serb groups (Catholic Croatians / Bosniak Muslims) • Siege of Sarajevo (mainly 1992-1993) • blockade • snipers • 90% of war crimes committed by Serbs • The couple in Herbert’s article became a worldwide symbol of the suffering in this city

  4. Questions to ask while you read: • Why did the author write this article? • What seems to be the theme? • What techniques does the author use to develop this theme? • In what ways is Herbert’s article similar to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

  5. Independent Reading: • Read the article • Use context clues to check vocabulary predictions • Revise predictions • Highlight a single sentence in the article that best captures the author’s thesis statement Find text support for your choice

  6. Small Groups: • Share vocabulary predictions Revise again as needed Stop for whole-class check • Share highlighted thesis statements Share text support for your choice • Come to a consensus on one thesis statement

  7. Look at author’s techniques: • Number paragraphs 1-14 • Describe what the author does in each paragraph EXAMPLES: Flashback Comparisons Foreshadowing Personal story/opinion Loaded words Examples Figurative Language Statistics Shift in attitude/perspective Shift from general to specific Shift from specific to general

  8. Look at author’s techniques: EXAMPLES: • Paragraph 1 – Describes an ordinary couple in love EXCEPT they die. “hellish” is a loaded word that suggests this is more than just any old bridge. • Paragraph 6 – Personal feelings of grandmother. • Paragraph 11 - The snipers overlooking the bridge create suspense.

  9. Individual Short Answer Response • Explain how Herbert’s article is similar to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Use textual evidence to support your answer.

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