What are the roles within your family, culture and society as well as the personal and societal consequences of transgressing them? To explore this question, class members look at long-held traditions, examples in literature (Romeo and Juliet), as well as contemporary examples of transgression as seen in current events.

Concepts

heroes, william shakespeare

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Additional Tags

heros, shakespeare, transgressions, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Although designed as a complete thematic unit, several of the activities could easily be adapted to any study of Romeo and Juliet

Pros

• The interdisciplinary unit includes lessons that focus on the traditions of various cultures, links to related materials, activities, and exercises
• Class members are asked to reflect on the rules and traditions of their family and/or culture and to consider the consequence of breaking these rules

Cons

• Examine the packet of materials to determine whether the entire unit or just some of the activities are appropriate for your learning situation