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Romeo and Juliet: Plot & Poetic Craft
45 Minutes
10th Grade TELPAS / English I Alignment
TEKS Alignment: English I & II
9th Grade Poetry Focus (English I)
E1.3: Comprehension of poetic structure (stanzas/lines) and elements.
E1.10: Analysis of craft: Figurative language (metaphor/simile) and sound (alliteration).
E1.2: Response skills: Using text evidence and making personal connections.
10th Grade & TELPAS Alignment
4(F)/5(C): Making inferences and using evidence for plot sequencing.
8(F): Diction and syntax (tone/mood) in creative writing.
9(C): Purposeful revision for clarity and diction.
Poetic Elements to Study
Structure
Lines, Stanzas, and Free Verse (Narrative poem format).
Sound
Alliteration:
"Silent, secret, star-crossed."
Imagery
Metaphor/Simile:
"Bright as a star," "You are my sun."
Instructional Strategies
Annotation & Mapping [E1.2]
During the slides, have students "draw" the metaphor (e.g., drawing a sun for Juliet). This helps Beg/Int ELLs visualize imagery before writing.
Sound Device Check [E1.10]
Challenge students to use Alliteration in their poem. Provide examples like "Lovely Lady" or "Secret Sun."
Revision for Tone [9C / 8F]
Revision is focused on impact. Ask: "Is your metaphor strong enough?" This introduces the idea of purposeful revision for clarity and tone.
Timeline
10m
Intro (E1.10/6A)
Imagery & Plot.
15m
Puzzle (E1.2/5C)
Evidence & Logic.
10m
Drafting (E1.3/9Bi)
Lines & Stanzas.
10m
Record (9Di/10B)
Oral Tone Control.
Essential Questions
EQ1: Love: joy vs pain? (4E)
EQ2: How play conventions help us find meaning? (6B)
EQ3: How purpose influences style? (8A)
EQ4: Word choice and intentions? (8F)
EQ5: Strength through revision? (9C)
Plot Puzzle Key (TEKS 5C)
Party: 1st
Secret: Then
Fight: Next
Potion: And
End: Finally
Lover Lyric Rubric Assessment Tool
Stage Performance Rubric
Poem & Avatar Recording Assessment
TEKS & TELPAS Aligned
Student Name:
Score:
Category Mastery (4) Proficient (3) Developing (1-2) Poetic Craft
TEKS E1.10, 8(F)
| Uses strong similes and alliteration. Imagery is vivid and clear. | Uses a clear simile or metaphor. Sound devices are attempted. | Imagery is limited or missing. Vocabulary is simple. |
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Plot & Meaning
TEKS 4(E), 6(A)
| The poem reflects specific events and deep feelings of joy and pain from the story. | The poem connects to the general story of Romeo and Juliet. | Connection to the story is unclear or contains plot errors. |
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Writing Process
TEKS 9(Bi), 9(C)
| Organized into a clear stanza. Evidence of purposeful revision for diction. | Structure is consistent. At least one "strong word" was chosen. | Organization is messy. No evidence of revision or dictionary use. |
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Oral Performance
TEKS 9(Di), TELPAS
| Speaks in complete, controlled sentences. Tone perfectly matches the poem's mood. | Speaks clearly. Voice is mostly fluent with appropriate feeling. | Uses fragments. Reading is choppy or lacks emotional tone. |
Final Critique
Strengths
Growth Areas
TELPAS Note: For Beginning/Intermediate students, focus on the intentional choice of words (Diction) and the transition from fragments to full sentences in the oral recording.
Plot Puzzle Worksheet The Plot Puzzle
TEKS 4(F), 5(C), 6(A), 7(D)
Romeo and Juliet: What happened first?
Name:
Date:
Instructions
Read the events below. They are in the wrong order! Write the correct sequence word in the empty box for each event.
First Then Next And Finally
Romeo and Juliet both die. The families stop fighting and find peace.
Romeo goes to a party at the Capulet house and falls in love with Juliet.
Juliet takes a sleeping potion to fake her death and run away with Romeo.
Romeo and Juliet meet on a secret balcony and decide to get married.
Romeo kills Tybalt in a fight and is sent away from the city of Verona.
Think About It (TEKS 4E)
How can love bring both joy and pain in this story?
Example of Joy (Happy):
Example of Pain (Sad):
The Whole Story (TEKS 6A)
In this play,
Love Letter Planner Love Letter Planner
TEKS E1.3, E1.10, 9(C)
Poem Crafting & Avatar Script
Genre: Narrative Poetry
Poetic Diction (Word Bank)
Radiant (Radiante) Star (Estrella) Silent (Silencio) Secret (Secreto) Brave (Valiente) Heart (Corazón) Gleaming (Reluciente)
Poetry Goals
Imagery: Use one Simile (as ____ as a ____).
Sound: Use Alliteration (same starting sound).
Structure: Organize into one Stanza.
Stanza 1: The Love Letter
Drafting
Line 1 To my dear,
Line 2 You are as
as a
Line 3 Our
love is true.
Line 4 My
belongs to you.
Line 5 Forever,
Purposeful Revision (TEKS 9C) "How can I make my imagery stronger?"
I added alliteration
I checked my simile
Avatar Script & Tone (TEKS 8F)
Annotation Check
Underline the most important word in your poem. Read it with extra feeling.
Voice Tone (Mood)
Romantic Tragic Secretive
Recording Goal (TEKS 9Di)
"Speak in complete, controlled sentences."
No "umm" or "like" between lines.
Breathe between stanzas.
Sound brave and clear.
Star Crossed Slides Slice Star-Crossed Lovers
Poetry and Plot in Romeo and Juliet
English I & II Alignment
Big Questions
"How can love bring joy and pain?"
Think about Romeo and Juliet's happy and sad moments.
"How does word choice change a poem?"
We will use Diction and Imagery to show feelings.
Poem Structure
The Stanza
A "paragraph" of poetry. A group of lines.
The Line
A single row of words. It can end in a Rhyme.
Line 1
Imagery
Simile
Compare two things using "like" or "as."
"Juliet is as bright as a star."
Metaphor
Say one thing IS another thing. No "like" or "as."
"Juliet is the sun."
Sound Tools
Alliteration
When words close together start with the same sound.
"Silent, secret, star-crossed."
This makes the poem sound musical and strong!
The Star-Crossed Lovers
Romeo
He is a Montague. He falls in love with Juliet.
Juliet
She is a Capulet. She falls in love with Romeo.
The Big Problem
Their families hate each other. They must meet in secret.
"From ancient grudge break to new mutiny..."
1
The Party
Romeo goes to a party. He sees Juliet and falls in love.
2
The Secret
They meet on a balcony. They decide to get married.
3
The Fight
A fight happens. Tybalt dies. Romeo must leave the city.
4+5
The Tragedy
The plan fails. Romeo dies. Juliet dies. The families finally find peace.
Your Turn!
Write a Poem
Write a letter-poem. Use Similes and Alliteration!
Record It
Use Adobe Express. Make your voice match the Mood of your words.
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