This week we will continue our study of Sonnets. This will lead us to the Prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The play opener is written as a sonnet. You will also get an opportunity to explore the work and work within mini dramatic acting troupes to play various roles of selected scenes from the work. We are working toward writing an argumentative essay on the following: Should Romeo and Juliet be taught as part of a 9th grade curriculum?