This presentation helps students explore many of the topics and themes present in the text to engage them and grab their interest.

1. Romeo and Juliet
FRESHMAN ENGLISH 9

2. Freshman English Agenda
Introduction to Unit
•Anticipatory Set
•Philosophical Chairs
•Journal

3. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs

4. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Instructions:
◦ You will read a statement.
◦ After reading the statement, move to the appropriate side of the room,
“agree” or “disagree.”
◦ Each side will take turns sharing opinions and rationales. When you
share your opinion, you must summarize the point made by the person
who spoke before you.

5. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
The punishment for murder should always be death.

6. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Teenagers can’t understand what true love really is.

7. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Killing someone in revenge for killing a close friend
of yours is okay.

8. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Good friends should stick together at all times no
matter how wrong a friend may be.

9. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Parents should make the decisions about their
children’s lives.

10. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
It is possible to fall in love at first sight.

11. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Telling lies or hiding the truth is acceptable for the
right reasons.

12. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
Family feuds only affect adults.

13. Anticipatory Set: Philosophical
Chairs
There are times when arranged marriage is
appropriate.

14. Journal:
Now, choose the topic you felt most strongly about and write a
paragraph convincing me of your point of view.

15. Journal:
Now, choose the topic you felt most strongly about and write a
paragraph convincing me of your point of view.