Romeo and JulietFRESHMAN ENGLISH 9

Freshman English Agenda

Introduction to Unit

•Anticipatory Set•Philosophical Chairs•Journal

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Instructions:

◦ You will read a statement.

◦ After reading the statement, move to the appropriate side of the room, “agree” or “disagree.”

◦ Each side will take turns sharing opinions and rationales. When you share your opinion, you must summarize the point made by the person who spoke before you.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

The punishment for murder should always be death.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Teenagers can’t understand what true love really is.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Killing someone in revenge for killing a close friend of yours is okay.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Good friends should stick together at all times no matter how wrong a friend may be.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Parents should make the decisions about their children’s lives.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

It is possible to fall in love at first sight.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Telling lies or hiding the truth is acceptable for the right reasons.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

Family feuds only affect adults.

Anticipatory Set: Philosophical Chairs

There are times when arranged marriage is appropriate.

Journal:

Now, choose the topic you felt most strongly about and write a paragraph convincing me of your point of view.

Journal: Now, choose the topic you felt most strongly about and write a paragraph convincing me of your point of view.