Romeo and Juliet – Teacher Answers

1. Warm-up: answers will vary.
2. Vocabulary: 1-e, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a, 5-f, 6-d.
3. Comprehension: 1) Verona, Italy. 2) Their families, the Montagues and Capulets, are enemies. 3) Tybalt. 4) To make it appear that she is dead so she can avoid the planned marriage and later escape with Romeo. 5) The deaths of Romeo and Juliet finally lead the two families to end their feud.
4. Grammar: 1) met 2) were married 3) was killed 4) was banished 5) drank.
5. Speaking: answers will vary. Encourage students to give reasons and refer to events in the story.
6. Characters: A-4, B-5, C-3, D-1, E-2. Adjectives will vary; reasonable choices include Romeo: impulsive/romantic, Juliet: brave/determined, Mercutio: loyal/lively, Tybalt: hot-tempered/proud, Friar Laurence: helpful/risk-taking.
7. Something New: answers will vary. Encourage clear, natural modern English and a recognisable balcony-scene situation.
8. Writing: answers will vary. Look for clear organisation, appropriate past forms and relevant story details.

Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.

Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.

Teacher note: This lesson gives students a simplified overview of Shakespeare’s tragedy. It focuses on the main plot and characters rather than every event in the original play.