Romeo & Juliet Theme Analysis Worksheets

This resource contains worksheets and graphic organizers to help students analyze themes present in Romeo & Juliet!

Students will:

- Learn the difference between a theme topic (usually 1-2 words) and a theme statement (message/lesson)
- Identify theme topics repeated throughout the text
- Create a theme statement showcasing a lesson/message they believe is repeated.
- Identify evidence to support their theme topics/theme statement

RESOURCE BREAKDOWN

Print and digital versions available!

- PDF
- Google™ Slides
 

Lesson Pages

1. Theme Analysis Info and Planning Sheet

- Defines theme and explains the difference between theme topics and theme statements as well as how to create a theme statement using a theme topic.
 
- Mind map to help students brainstorm theme topics they believe are present in Romeo & Juliet.

2. Theme Graphic Organizer

Students use their theme topic to create a theme statement and identify 4 pieces of evidence showing it is present throughout Romeo & Juliet.
 
3. Practice Activity

- Students are given examples focusing on the theme topic Love and Relationships.

- The examples are in the for of textual evidence for specific characters that show how the specific characters view love, relationships and marriage.

- Students use those examples to create a theme statement about the Love and Relationships (i.e Students asks themselves: What lesson/message is Shakespeare trying to teach the reader about Love/Relationships?)

4. List of 16 Theme topic ideas

5. Answer Keys

Three answer keys using multiple texts identifying a theme statement present and evidence showing the theme statement.
 

FILE FORMAT

File Type: PDF & Google Slides
Editable: No

Total Pages: 29
Content Pages: 20