Assignment: You will write a newspaper article about the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
To write the newspaper article, you will include the following categories:
Unique Title
Be creative - this should NOT be "Romeo and Juliet Newspaper Article". (1 point)
Author
This can be your real name or your pen name. (1 point)
Introduction - "A Pair of Star-Crossed Lovers Take Their Life"
What were the events that led to the deaths of the two lovers, Romeo and Juliet? State basic information of who, what, when, where, why, how.
If needed, re-read the prologue. Link to Prologue
While you must stay true to overall storyline, you can change/ twist/ modernize minor details (for example, in the 1996 movie version of play, 1. The setting is Verona BEACH, 2. The boys use guns instead of swords, 3. Juliet wakes up while Romeo is dying). (4 points)
Romeo's Profile
Who is he? How old is he? What do you know about him and his personality? Who is associated with him and what do they think of him? (4 points)
Juliet's Profile
Who is she? How old is she? What do you know about her and her personality? Who is associated with her and what do they think of her? (4 points)
Statements from a Capulet (Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, or Nurse)
State who is speaking and what he or she has to say about the tragedy. Use "quotation marks" and write as if that person is speaking. (4 points)
Statements from a Montague (Lord Montague, Lady Montague, Benvolio, or Balthasar)
State who is speaking and what he or she has to say about the tragedy. Use "quotation marks" and write as if that person is speaking. (4 points)
Consequences
How will the Prince punish the two households? Which people could be put on trial for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Why? (4 points)
*****If you need to review the story, see the resources below*****
Link to the Play's Script
Link to Spark Notes
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Your responses will receive 4 points each if they are...
1. thoughtful and meaningful (complete thoughts and ideas, important information needed is provided - you are the news reporter so give the public what they want to read!)
2. 5-8 sentences (no more than 10) with accurate spelling and grammar
3. presenting proper names, beginning with capital letters (no question about who is "he", "she", or "they")
Total: 26 points (spelling and grammar counts!) - Visuals are optional but will make your article more interesting to read!
Due: Monday, June 1
