Prequel to Romeo and Juliet
How did the ancient feud begin, anyway? Write the narrative of how the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets began. Although you get to be as creative as you would like, leave the setting intact. That is, you are still in northern Italy in the 1300s or 1400s. (You will be able to mess around with the setting later this unit.) Your narrative should be original, 4+ paragraphs in length, and full of interesting “showing” details and characterization. It does not have to be written in iambic pentameter (you’re welcome). You will hand-write your prequel (mostly in-class), and you will hand in a Pre-Write, a Rough Draft, and a Final Draft.
Step One, Pre-Write: Worth 10 points. Plan your story before you write. You may use an outline, idea web, plot chart, or any other organizational tool to plan your story. You will attach your Pre-Write to your final draft. Due: Wed. 3/21
Step Two, Rough Draft: Worth 10 points. Write a 4+ paragraph draft of your prequel. Please remember to what we’ve learned about characterization (think Steinbeck), plot structure (think short stories), and diction (think poetry). On your final draft, spelling and grammar count. If you are unsure of the spelling of a word, look it up. DueThurs. 3/22
Step Three, Revision and Final Draft: Worth 20 points. Re-read your paper. Where can you add more “showing” details? Do you have any irrelevant information? Have you fixed all run-ons, fragments, and spelling errors? Do you have an original title? MLA format heading? Neatly compose your final draft on a clean sheet of paper in your best penmanship. Due Friday 3/23.
You will hand in your Pre-Write, your Rough Draft, and your Final Draft stapled together with your Final Draft on top.
