(You may use any version of Romeo and Juliet for this section. There are graphic

novels, modern day English and original scripts available at most schools and

libraries.)

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Shakespeare's Dentist –

Dentistry in Shakespeare's time was a very crude and disgusting art.

Teeth were ruined by the efforts to keep them clean. They were rubbed

with a mixture of powdered pumice stone, brick and coral. This not only

took off the stain, but took off the enamel as well. Other ways to clean

teeth were to rinse them with a solution of honey and burnt salt, sugar

and

honey, or a quart of vinegar and honey and half a quart of white wine

boiled together.

Going to the dentist could cost you your life. People died of blood

loss and pain due to the instruments that they used. These included pliers,

keys with claws -- this dislocated the tooth from the socket--, pelicans --

these dragged the tooth out sideways--, and an instrument that pulled out

the roots.

Bad breath was treated with water and vinegar, then chewing masticke

and washing the mouth out with a solution of Annis seeds, mints, and

cloves sodden in wine. Also, by placing roasted turnip parings behind a

person's ear, you could rid him or her of bad breath.

During this time, fillings were also used. The most common materials

were gold leaf, molten lead, or silver scrapings. But usually if the tooth

was bad, it was just removed and "replaced" with a healthy one from someone

else. The "someone else" was a poor person needing money. The dentist

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would pull one tooth after another to see which one would fit his patient's

mouth.

When the human supply of teeth went down, the teeth of sheep, dogs,

goats and baboons were used. If these supplies went down, teeth from

dead people and soldiers were used.

Eventually, false teeth were used. These were made from hippopotamus

bones, walrus ivory, silver, mother-of pearl, enameled copper attached

to an ivory base, porcelain plaster, or vulcanite and celluloid,

which was extremely flammable.

Write a paragraph on someone's first trip to the dentist.

Include why he or she went and what happened. Be descriptive. If you

feel creative, you might want to write as if you were the patient

at an Elizabethan dentist. (5 marks)

AND

Write or draw and ad for a dentist or a dental

care formula that could have been posted in

Shakespeare's day. (5 marks)

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THOU ____________ _______________ _________________

Now TRANSLATE TO MODERN ENGLISH:

YOU ____________ _______________ _________________ ( 3 marks)

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READ ACT ONE

IDENTIFY THE MAIN CHARACTERS AND HIS/ HER ROLE IN THE PLAY

SO FAR. ( 7 marks)

o ROMEO –

o JULIET –

o CAPULETS –

o MONTAGUES –

o ROSALINE –

o TYBALT-

o NURSE –

o IN A PEEE PARAGRAPH SAY WHYLOVE IS COMPLICATED. Make

reference to the play. ( 5 marks)

Identify the crisis at the end of ACT ONE. ( 1 mark)

How are the characters of Twilight (above) in a similar situation to Juliet,

Romeo and Paris. If you are unfamiliar with Twilight – refer to another

story/ movie that has a love triangle. ( 1 mark for each comparison – max 3)

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READ ACT TWO

WHAT IS FRIAR LAWRENCE’S ROLE IN THE PLAY? EXPLAIN WHY HIS ‘ GOOD

INTENTIONS’ ARE RISKY? (2 marks)

WHY DOES FRIAR LAWRENCE SAY “WISELY AND SLOW; THEY STUMBLE

THAT RUN FAST” AS A CAUTION TO ROMEO AND JULIET? ( 1 mark)

I’m in a Hurry - Alabama

I'm in a hurry to get things done

(oh,) i rush & rush until life's no fun

All i really gotta do is live & die

But, i'm in a hurry & don't know why

Don't know why

I have to drive so fast

My car has nothing to prove

It's not new, but it'll 0-60 in 5.2, oh

Can't be late

I leave in plenty of time

Shakin' hands with the clock

I can't stop

I'm on a roll & i'm ready to rock oh,

I hear a voice

It says i'm running behind

I better pick up my pace

It's a race & there ain't no room for someone in 2nd place

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ALABAMA’S song above talks about rushing through life. Relate the song

lyrics to the lives of Romeo and Juliet. ( 2 marks) Read ACT THREE

What is Juliet’s internal struggle over the death of Tybalt and Romeo’s

banishment?( 1 mark)

Research a culture that still participates in arranged marriages. Compare

and contrast the style and marriage to a traditional Canadian one. Be sure

to include positive and negative sides to both. ( 5 marks)

ARRANGED MARRIAGE POINTS TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE POINTS

Romeo and Juliet were very young when

they married. Why do you think young

people make more hasty decisions? ( 1

mark)

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READ ACT FOUR

Why would Juliet marrying Paris be adultery? What risky move does she

make to avoid it? ( 2 marks)

Read the poem below and identify what the ‘little purple man’ is a

metaphor for. ( 2 marks)

Relate the theme of the poem to Juliet’s actions in act three. ( 1 mark)

Create a PEEE paragraph on how drugs can be dangerous. Provide an example

from Romeo and Juliet and someone you have heard of in society or the news. ( 5

marks)

The Little Purple Man

Dropped in a drink just for fun

the little purple man sinks to the bottom

he climbs the ladder into her head

a scream is heard and now she is dead.

Lucy doesn’t remember a thing anymore

Skies that turn black – passing through doors

Doors that led to who knows where

And they said it was just for fun.

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Read ACT FIVE

Many things are the result of cause and effect. List and explain the result of

three events/ turning points that caused an undesirable effect in the lives

of Romeo and Juliet. ( 3*2 marks)

Romeo says to Paris – “tempt not a desperate man”. Why is Romeo

desperate and why are his actions so high risk? ( 2 marks)

What is the irony of the feud ending at the end of the story? ( 1 mark)

If Friar Lawrence were tried for the murders of Romeo and Juliet, what

would you write as the closing argument at the trial if you were his defense

lawyer? ( 5 marks)

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Common Assessment Task 2 Grade 10 English

Outcomes:

1. I can complete a standard essay with examples to support my ideas.

2. I can refer to the novel/ play in my essay.

3. I can use the writing process to edit and revise my good copy.

4. I can use peer editors and/ or a word processor to help me edit my

rough draft.

Assignment

In a well - developed essay, discuss the topic. (3 * 5 marks)

We all have conflicts in our lives.

Use your novel/ play to provide examples for your essay.

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