I have this idea for a unit on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
It would involve all 3 sections of my Freshmen English Students
(Grade 9). That would be around 80-90 students. By dividing the
play into thirds, each class would be responsible for putting on
their piece of the play by the end of the semester. Using Web
2.0 tools and class time, students would be working within the
class and with the other classes to create 1 performance. This
idea is still in its infancy stages, so there is still plenty of
stuff to work out, but I'm really excited about where this
lesson could go. Please take a look at my ideas for the
different parts of the play and let me know your thoughts.
Acting - I will have about 90 students in my 3 classes. Not
everyone will be able to, or even want to, act. I will divide
the play into thirds and students can audition for the various
parts per class. This way kids that want to act will be able to
act. We have a great Drama and Show Choir group at my high
school, so there will be plenty o