The best multimedia projects are determined by student vote and posted in a special award-winning section on the class web site. As a culminating activity, students host an evening with their parents and community members who are invited to view the multimedia projects in the computer lab. A reception is then held for the viewing of video scenes and the premier of the class website. Due to the length of this unit, only a two daily lesson plans are provided as samples. Students write in their journals about the dangers of jumping to conclusions or acting impulsively.
Students review their knowledge of ancient myths.
Students compose a summary of the myth in Microsoft Word. Summaries are graded using the rubric for this activity. See Assessment section for rubric. Explain how forgiveness is important to relationships. Students work in pairs to scan the cast of characters and make informal observations about Romeo and Juliet.