9th Grade Honors World Lit Class Tackles Romeo & Juliet
After reading the play Romeo and Juliet, each of our 9th Grade Honors World Literature students tackled a specific scene from the play in an effort to help them become more immersed in the language and its meaning. The goal was to reproduce the play through graphic panels with summaries of the action and at least two quotes. The other goal was to use literary devices they learned earlier in the quarter to write a two stanza poem that encapsulated their scene. In order to stay true to the language, students needed to use at least six Old English words.
Several students delivered exceptional work on this project. Allie Grace and Nya each incorporated more than six Old English words into their poems, adding authentic historical flair. Allie even tea-stained her paper and charred the edges to enhance the time-period feel. Nya, who presented the final scene, created a poem that brilliantly captured its emotion and meaning. Sophie impressed with detailed artwork and clever lift-open boxes, while Nya’s graphic panels stood out for their creativity and craftsmanship
