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Romeo and Juliet

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This Romeo and Juliet worksheet also includes:

What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet? Who is the rich count who wants to marry Juliet? The 24 clues in a crossword puzzle test readers' knowledge of the events in Shakespeare's famous play of two young star-crossed lovers.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class critique the strengths and weaknesses of the puzzle and then ask groups to create their own puzzles for the play
  • Use as a review before a final assessment 
Classroom Considerations
  • The questions focus on events in the play to the exclusion of the significance of the events
Pros
  • An answer key is included
Cons
  • Many of the fill-in-the-blank clues are vague and confusing
Common Core