Romeo and Juliet 1
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
Capulet Party
The two lovers were a part of these families
What is Montagues and Capulets?
Who is the teacher asked to help Jefferson before his execution?
Grant Wiggins
What animal does Jefferson initially believe he is?
A hog
What part of the brain controls planning and decision-making?
Prefrontal cortex
What punishment does Romeo receive after killing Tybalt?
Banished from Verona
The man that created a hidden plan for Romeo and Juliet
What is Friar Laurence?
Who is the young man sentenced to death?
Jefferson
What does Grant want Jefferson to learn before dying?
To see himself as a man
Teenagers often make decisions based more on ______ than logic.
Emotions
What plan does Friar Laurence create for Juliet?
Fake her death by taking a potion.
Who kills Mercutio?
What is Tybalt?
Which two people pressure Grant to visit Jefferson?
Miss Emma and Tante Lou
What message does Jefferson leave Grant through his notebook?
He became a man and showed strength.
Why do teens sometimes act impulsively?
Prefrontal cortex not fully developed.
Why does Romeo believe Juliet is dead?
He never receives Friar Laurence’s letter
Who says, “My only love sprung from my only hate”?
Juliet
Who is Grant’s girlfriend and fellow teacher?
Vivian
The novel explores injustice caused by what social system?
Racism / segregation
What improves decision-making ability over time?
Experience and brain development
A struggle between characters is called what?
Conflict
A reoccuring topic brought up in Romeo and Juliet
What is fate?
What happens the day Jefferson is executed?
He walks bravely like a man, proving his dignity
Grant struggles with feeling trapped by what?
His community and limited opportunities
Teens are more likely to take risks when who is present?
Peers/friends