Rewriting Romeo and Juliet Prologue

Rewrite each line of the prologue and replace it with

modern everyday English.

Get with another group to complete the next part of this

assignment. Answer the following questions on a sheet of

paper. 1. Did you use similar words? 2. Which parts of the prologue did you find

difficult to translate? 3. From your two attempts, choose words and

phrases you all think work best , and write one fantastic prologue for the large group.

4. Do this on the sheet of paper I provide for you.

Notes:

1. Iambic Pentameter: *Has 10 syllables per line. It is a way of writing

poetry.

Here is an example of a line of poetry that is written in Iambic Pentameter:

The which if you with patient ears attendCount the syllables on your fingers.

Iambic Pentameter in the Prologue

Let’s read the prologue line by line and count the syllables as we read.

So, how many syllables are in a line if it is written in Iambic

Pentameter? • 10

What is a Sonnet?

Wait…. So, a sonnet has how many

lines????

* 14 A sonnet is written in iambic

pentameter?

*yes!

Example of a SonnetWilliam Shakespeare

1. How many lines does this sonnet contain?

2. Is it written in Iambic Pentameter?

3. Does it rhyme?

4. What is its rhyme scheme?

ABA

BC

DC

DE

FE

FG

G

Now let’s look at the Prologue one more time.

1. Does it rhyme?

2. Does it have the same structure as a sonnet?

3. Is it written in iambic pentameter?

4. Discuss the conflict that is presented in this prologue.

Who

Where

What

When

Get out a new sheet of paper and write your name on it.

Then, label it: Who, What, When, and Where.

With your group, you are going to individually draw 4 boxes and write down all the Whos, the Whats, the Whens, and the Wheres from the Prologue. Do this inside each box.

Now, let’s check it.

Here are some possible answers.