Romeo and JulietTest Essay
You will write an extended essay that addresses a theme/topic found in Romeo and Juliet.
Requirements:
- AT LEAST 2 quotes (10 points)
- AT LEAST 3 specific examples from the text (15 points)
- Write on one side of the paper (or type)
- Blue or black ink
- Title: Centered on the first page/ catchy and interesting
Prompt Choices:
- At the end of the play, Prince Escalus declares that “some will be pardoned and some punished.” Who, in your opinion, should be let off the hook, and who should face some sort of consequence for his or her actions?
- Discuss the relationships between parents and children in Romeo and Juliet. How do Romeo and Juliet interact with their parents? Are they rebellious, in the modern sense? How do their parents feel about them? How does this seem to impact events of the story?
- Name the two other people in the play who know about the love between Romeo and Juliet and explain how they help the lovers achieve their goals.
- In your opinion, was Lord Capulet a good father? Support your statement.
- Discuss the character of Romeo and his infatuation with Rosaline. Does this weaken the credibility of the love he feels for Juliet?
Format/Structure/Support:(25 points)
Introduction: (1 paragraph)
First paragraph of the essay
Includes an attention grabberto make the reader want to read your essay
Presents the topic and any necessary background information
Includes an appropriate, well thought out THESIS STATEMENT
Thesis Statement: 1 sentence placed at the end of your introduction; a focused statement of the main argument/theme that you want to develop in the essay
Body Paragraphs: (minimum of 3 paragraphs)
Three or more paragraphs that form the middle of the essay
Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence that develops your thesis statement/ argument
Each will present specific support information including TEXTUAL EVIDENCE such as summary and QUOTATIONS to develop the thesis statement and essay
AT LEAST 2 quotes & AT LEAST 3 textual examples must be used in your essay
Linked together with transitions
Conclusion: (1 paragraph)
Final paragraph of the essay
Includes a restatement of the thesis statement
Summarizes the main idea of the body paragraphs
Includes an interesting, meaningful, thought provoking close to end the composition