2. Directing the actors: What do I need to know about my character, and their motivation? How should I deliver my lines here?

3. Example: You are a fiery, hot-tempered character. The audience needs to immediately see your inclination towards violence, and you should ‘spit out’ the word “peace” as if it is distasteful. Your reference to “hell” should convey the depth of your despise for the Montagues…

4. Reading: Act 1 Scene 1 continues; meeting Romeo…

5. DVD Clip: Filling in the gaps: What happens between Scene 1 and 3?

6. Reading: Scene 3 Lines 1-100

8. Who has the power in this scene? Why is it dramatically important?

9. Watch the DVD clip to see a way of adapting this scene… WHAT DOES BAZ LURHMANN CONVEY EFFECTIVELY HERE?

10. JULIET What has the audience learned about this character here?

13. Reading: A1 Sc 5 Lines 1-

14. Shakespeare’s Imagery: LINK THE IMAGERY TO LINES FROM THE PLAY. TRY AND EXPLAIN THE IMPACT/EFFECT…