Introduction
The purpose of this webquest is to look into the variety of characters in the play Romeo and Juliet. The webquest will provide a series of links and tasks which will allow the student to better understand the characters of the play and will allow for the student to be able to identify the various traits that each character possess. Although many readers of the play can readily identify the two main characters in the play, Romeo and his love Juliet, the other characters are often overlooked and under analyzed. The links provided below will allow students to better understand characters such as Tybalt and Friar Lawrence.
Task
Watch the video showing a summarization of the play and select two secondary characters (characters other than Romeo and Juliet) to analyze in depth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRrvQ1vZxcg
After having watched the video and selected the characters, use the following links to determine the main character traits of the selected characters. Traits can include words such as the following: prideful, cautious, hostile, ect.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/romeojuliet/canalysis.html
http://www.shmoop.com/romeo-and-juliet/characters.html
Now that you have selected two characters and their main traits, follow the link below and add a 50-100 word summary about each character. Be sure to provide some evidence that supports your position on the characters and their traits.
http://linoit.com/users/lef173/canvases/Romeo%20and%20Juliet
When posting to Linoit, be sure not to edit other peoples work on the sticky notes or move their note without first getting their consent. Also, be sure to post a trait analysis for two characters rather than one.
In order to access Linoit use the following username and password:
Username: lef173
Password: bargain9
After logging in go to the post-it board labled Romeo and Juliet
Process
The task will be done on an individual basis using the school laptops or Ipads that have been provided to you. The work will be done over the period of a single class day unless time does not allow or technical difficulties occur.
Students are to use the headphones provided when watching the Youtube clip of the play so that students are not distracted by the sound of other videos playing.
Student discussion is encouraged in order to determine which character traits are the best candidates for evaluation. However, this must be done quietly, and if discussion gets too loud then the work will be done entirely by each individual
If at any point a question arises or a problem occurs, the student is to raise their hand and wait for the teacher's help.
Evaluation
The work will be graded on based on involvement in the Webquest activity and the final character summary that is posted onto the Linoit discussion board. Students who actively participate in the activity and discussion regarding the different characters and their traits will have a higher score than those who do not and have a limited post on the Linoit website.
Active participation in discussion and a well wrtiten Linoit post: A
Limited discussion and a adequate Linoit post: C-B
Lack of participation and an underdeveloped or inadequate Linoit Post: F-D
*PARTICIPATION IS A MAJOR FACTOR IN THE GRADING
Conclusion
The purpose of the Webquest is to have students implement technology and learn to use a variety of resources to find the information that they need. The activity will also increase student participation, discussion, and knowledge regarding hypertext resources. After participating in this webquest, students should have a general idea as to how they can look up information regarding characters and their important traits.