Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Reading Guide and Answer Key for High School

Details

Pages

9 Pages

Subject

ELA, Literature & Poetry, Shakespeare

Languages

English

Product

Digital

Grade

8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Resource Type

Guided Reading, Study Guides, Worksheets

Standard

Common Core English Language Arts Standards

Description

Help students achieve more purposeful reading experiences and sharpen their note-taking skills with this reading guide covering Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In addition, this resource aims to facilitate review and future recall of plot. Students will identify what the text states explicitly, track character and plot development, articulate the context and significance of given quotations, and more. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. The following details are addressed:

Tybalt's verbal attack on Romeo
Dramatic irony
Mercutio's decision to fight Tybalt
Romeo's abrupt character change
Defying the prince's orders
Lady Capulet's demand
Romeo's punishment
The Nurse's news and ensuing confusion
Juliet's immediate reaction to learning the truth
Juliet's defense of her husband
The Nurse's motivation to seek out Romeo
Romeo's feelings toward his punishment
Friar Laurence's strong words for Romeo
Romeo's potential suicide attempt
Friar Laurence's optimistic plan
Lord Capulet's arrangement with Paris
Whether Romeo believes he will see his wife once more
Foreshadowing
Lady Capulet's plan for Romeo after exile
The Nurse's advice to Juliet
Juliet's desire to seek Friar Laurence's help
And more