Romeo and juliet essay
David Rodriguez
Mrs. Seguin
English 9 acc
14 May 2015
Romeo and Juliet is Relevant Although the thought of teaching Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" may raise some eyebrows with some people, it has many purposes of it being taught to freshman in high school. The story can be very resourceful to students. There are multiple benefits such as an improved skill of understanding precise language, fundamentals and customs to the 15th century, and finally an introduction to Shakespearean literature. Not many people will disagree with these benefits. Romeo and Juliet should be taught to 9th graders because it improves students skills of understanding precise language. Countless figures of language are included in the story, which are difficult to understand because we are not accustomed to 15th century English. However, with reading and help from a teacher this language with become more and more easy. On page 787 in the textbook it states that "it's now two hours traffic of our stage..." Some people may think that this is a high usage of vocabulary when really it means that the play lasted for two hours. Even though this is difficult to understand it is not impossible. It just takes practice and perseverance to improve vocabulary, and students understanding of precise language. The more and more someone reads Shakespeare's works they will gain more knowledge of precise vocabulary. Not only does the story improve vocabulary but it is important because it provides examples of fundamentals and the culture of the fifteenth century. The 15th century is a time where knowledge and education was becoming an upmost importance. Romeo and Juliet is a piece of history that can really teach students how culture was really like in the 15th century. Therefore not only do students learn proper word play and vocabulary but they learn a bit of history as well. This is a great story to be taught to students, which further proves that is still is a relevant story today. My final
Mrs. Seguin
English 9 acc
14 May 2015
Romeo and Juliet is Relevant Although the thought of teaching Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" may raise some eyebrows with some people, it has many purposes of it being taught to freshman in high school. The story can be very resourceful to students. There are multiple benefits such as an improved skill of understanding precise language, fundamentals and customs to the 15th century, and finally an introduction to Shakespearean literature. Not many people will disagree with these benefits. Romeo and Juliet should be taught to 9th graders because it improves students skills of understanding precise language. Countless figures of language are included in the story, which are difficult to understand because we are not accustomed to 15th century English. However, with reading and help from a teacher this language with become more and more easy. On page 787 in the textbook it states that "it's now two hours traffic of our stage..." Some people may think that this is a high usage of vocabulary when really it means that the play lasted for two hours. Even though this is difficult to understand it is not impossible. It just takes practice and perseverance to improve vocabulary, and students understanding of precise language. The more and more someone reads Shakespeare's works they will gain more knowledge of precise vocabulary. Not only does the story improve vocabulary but it is important because it provides examples of fundamentals and the culture of the fifteenth century. The 15th century is a time where knowledge and education was becoming an upmost importance. Romeo and Juliet is a piece of history that can really teach students how culture was really like in the 15th century. Therefore not only do students learn proper word play and vocabulary but they learn a bit of history as well. This is a great story to be taught to students, which further proves that is still is a relevant story today. My final