Introduction
Have you ever wished you were a part of the magic of Romeo and Juliet's first meeting at the Capulet mansion? Think about how lucky you would be to witness the famous couple falling in love at first sight and to catch a glimpse of all the glamourous guests, gourmet food, ornate decorations, and music that the Renaissance brought to life! It is comparable to walking down the red carpet at the Oscars and seeing those movie stars that you just love...undoubtedly a remarkable experience that could only happen in your dreams right? Well, I beg to differ because you, yes you, have just been called upon by the rich and mighty Capulet to cater, decorate, entertain, and design costumes for his family and all of his guests that are coming to the Capulet Masquerade ball! When your job is finished, Capulet has even extended his invitation to you! "You're invited! Come and crush a cup of wine!"
Task
| Joining the Elizabethans at the Capulet Masquerade ball and being in charge of planning the whole event is no easy task. You need to design costumes, prepare gourmet cuisine, provide high quality entertainment such as music and dancing, and decorate the majestic Capulet mansion! Capulet expects the best since his guests are among the highest in Verona, and that is what you are expected to give him! Good luck! Each group member will take on one of the following roles: The Party Decorator The Costume Designer The Chef The Entertainer Be sure to use the designated links on the home page to find out specifically what your role entails. As a group, you will then create an instructional video that educates people on how Elizabethans entertained back in Shakespeare's time of the Renaissance; a time in which arts of all kind flourished.Printable Version |
Process
Good morrow, students! Thou may begin! 1. You will meet in groups of four upon which you were divided. 2. The teacher will assign the designated roles randomly. 3. Once roles have been assigned, students will discuss a meeting time and place to work on this project, as well as exchanging phone numbers or e-mail addresses. 4. Each member will review their role using the links on the homepage of the webquest. 5. Each role will be researched extensively by the student using the links below as a starting point. 6. The group will come together and share information on the topic that your role required. 7. As a group, brainstorm ideas to create an instructional video of no longer than five minutes on how to entertain in the Elizabethan Age. 8. Create and practice your performance, be sure to have any props you need to perform your role, come up with a creative name to represent your video and then film it! 9. Write a reflection of no more than two pages that expresses the pros and cons of living in the Elizabethan Age and incorporates specific information you learned while working on this project. Other reflections are welcome in addition to the ones specified above. 10. Be prepared to present and discuss your videos on the date designated by the teacher.
Evaluation
This project is a GROUP grade. Any group member who fails to complete one of the components below will bring down the grade of the whole group! The criteria everyone in your group must have are: Each group member is cooperative and displays teamwork...10 points Information for each role is well researched...10 points Discussion of video before and after class viewing shows insight into the Renaissance....10 points Each group member produces a clearly written,organized, and grammatically correct reflection on their role of no more than 2 pages (double spaced, MLA format, 12 pt font)...30 points The group video is creative and shows teamwork and extensive preparation...40 points TOTAL= 100 points
Conclusion
CONGRATULATIONS! The Capulet Masquerade Ball was a success! The Capulet family as well as the guests are calliing it the event of the year! I hope you enjoyed your visit to the time of the Renaissance, and gathered much knowledge from the Elizabethans. Don't forget to enhance your own creativity in not only the roles that you played, but in everything you do in life! If there is one thing the Renaissance gave us, it is the freedom to express ourselves eloquently using dance, music, and art. Actions speak louder than words! Keep the tradition going!