Romeo and Juliet

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So you’re going to teach William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a classic drama that has been a mainstay in English classes for generations. Whether it’s the first or hundredth time you escort students through the text, we've provided some teaching tips to help ensure that the experience is rewarding for everyone, including you. Teaching Romeo and Juliet will expose your students to iambic pentameter, sonnets, and the conventions of a Shakespearean tragedy. Further, students will be able to explore and discuss themes of love and loyalty, as well as the consequences of blood feud. This guide provides you with the essential components to keep in mind before you take your students into Shakespeare's tale of two star-crossed lovers.

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