Description
One of the most well-known love stories of all time; a love "too rash, too unadvised, too sudden."
Romeo and Juliet get involved in a romantic relationship against the wills of their feuding families, utilizing the help of a priest to sanction their marriage. Through circumstance, blood, deception, and tragedy, the story unfolds. Will the young lovers overcome generations of pain and hate? Will the feud between their families overcome them? Or will their rashness, youth, and impatience bring about their final downfall?
Romeo and Juliet Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' Romeo and Juliet Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your HighSchool student:
ELA Built for Ages 15–18 • Grades 9–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School literature curriculum provides students with a one-quarter credit
Author Biography: Learn about the enduring legacy of William Shakespeare, one of history's greatest playwrights.
Background Information: Dive into the fascinating history behind the iconic love story of Romeo and Juliet.
Before-You-Read Activities: Engage in thought-provoking exercises such as analyzing conflict, creating written reports on themes like suicide, exploring maps, crafting persuasive arguments, watching travel videos, delving into the author's biography, and uncovering the world of Greek and Roman mythology.
Vocabulary: Enhance your language skills with a variety of engaging activities designed to help you expand your vocabulary.
Literary Techniques: Discover the building blocks of storytelling, including root words, prologues, paradoxes, character analysis, similes, metaphors, extended metaphors, soliloquies, foreshadowing, paraphrasing, understanding conflicts, identifying complications, interpreting stage directions, grasping context, recognizing dramatic irony, differentiating main and minor characters, exploring protagonists and antagonists, unraveling themes, and grasping the structure of tragic plays.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect and learn from the moral issues in the play such as counseling and advice, the concept of love at first sight, managing anger, experiencing a change of heart, the essence of friendship, the complexities of true love versus infatuation, personal growth through adversity, ethical dilemmas, understanding consequences, the weight of murder and suicide, and the power of hope.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Participate in activities like performing dramatic scenes, creating timelines, crafting essays on the theme of true love, providing explanations on valuable advice, and even revising and modernizing a play script.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your literary horizons with our list of additional works by the same author and related books that complement or echo the themes found in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Movie suggestions are also included to enhance your study.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the Romeo and Juliet novel
- A copy of the Romeo and Juliet study guide
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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Why Schools & Families Love Our Study Guides:
- Faith-Based Curriculum: Each guide is rooted in Christian values, helping students grow academically while learning in a faith-aligned environment
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