The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet | Shakespeare Uncovered

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The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet | Shakespeare Uncovered
In this lesson from Shakespeare Uncovered dive deeper into the "if only" moments that result in the suicides of Romeo and Juliet. This lesson is best used during or after reading Act V, Scene 3 of Romeo and Juliet. Using video, text, graphic organizers, and text-dependent discussion questions, students will examine the language used during the young lovers' death scene and consider the role of fate in their deaths.