Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.

Romeo and Juliet film. Discussion relating students' experiences.

Objective: To introduce the Shakespeare play and to enable students to connect their own experiences with the two main characters.

Activity: Students view the Franco Zefferelli production of "Romeo and Juliet." Teacher leads discussion connecting students' own experiences to the characters and plot of the play.

Assessment: Individual student attention and participation in discussion.