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“Teenagers in Love” Reading Analysis Questions

  1. What is the author’s main idea in the first paragraph?
  1. What problem does the author introduce in paragraph 2?
  1. What is the author’s overall point of view about “teens in love”?
  1. What questions about teens and relationships does the author pose throughout the article?
  1. How does the main idea of paragraph three relate to the plot of Romeo and Juliet so far?
  1. What reason does the author give for people in today’s generation getting married later in life in comparison to young people in earlier generations?
  2. What arguments and information does the author use to support the idea that a first love (or young love) is indeed real?
  1. What is the impact of young love on adults later in life according to the author?
  1. What is the author’s main idea in the concluding paragraph? Does the author prove her main point by the end of the essay? Why/why not? Explain.

Romeo and Juliet & Young Love

1-page Analysis Paper

Directions: Using the information and claims presented in the article about young love and teenagers, write a 1-page analysis (3 body paragraphs- 1 intro, 2 body paragraphs- no conclusion paragraph necessary) discussing the extent of Romeo and Juliet's romance and love for one another. In this paper, you will be defending the claim that Romeo and Juliet's love is genuine and real as the author in the article suggests that first loves may actually be true love.

Make sure to include the following:

*Intro: Start by discussing the main idea/points that the author makes in the article, “Teenagers in Love”. What claims does she make about first love and its strength? Relate it to Romeo and Juliet in your thesis statement by making an argument/claim that defends the notion that young love/first love can be powerful and real.

*Body Paragraphs: Use examples from the play based on what we have read so far, and analyze the love, devotion, and passion that Romeo and Juliet have for one another. Make sure to use examples from Acts 2 & 3 predominantly.

*You must use a minimum of THREE quotations(lines spoken by either Romeo or Juliet in the play) to defend your claims about Romeo and Juliet's passion for one another.

*When quoting a Shakespeare play, keep in mind that you must cite the Act, Scene, and Line numbers. If the quote was in Act 2, Scene 2, lines 10-13, it would look like this: "Quote" (2.2.10-13).

*Don't forget to also analyze the points made by the author in the article, "Teenagers in Love" using evidence from the writer's statistics, facts and anecdotes to back up the examples you use about Romeo and Juliet’s love.

Writing Tips:

*Remember to use strong topic sentences that convey MAIN IDEAS. Don't start a paragraph with an example from the play.

*Remember to use transitions at the start of your paragraphs and in the middle to guide the reader from one point to the next

*Demonstrate your high order thinking by ANALYZING rather than just summarizing

Writing Prompt: Discuss whether you agree with the author’s claim that first/young love is indeed real. You may use your knowledge of the play, pop culture, and everyday society to prove your points. Use particular arguments and assertions that the author makes in the article and explain how they relate to the play, a movie, a book you are familiar with, and/or your own personal experience(s) if applicable. Make sure to write an introductory paragraph that contains a clear thesis statement about your views on the legitimacy of young love, and then back up your main idea with examples from your knowledge base (Romeo and Juliet, a movie, book, real life, etc.) in the following paragraph.