Compare and Contrast

Today, you will be watching part of Luhrmann's version of Romeo and Juliet in class. You will have a graphic organizer to take notes on the differences between key scenes in the play and Luhrmann's film.

For homework, please respond to the following prompt in your quarter four folder. This should be about a paragraph in length (350 words).

What are some of the main differences between the play and Luhrmann’s version of the film? How do these differences in the Luhrmann’s version affect your understanding of the play and its themes?

	DNM	Partially Meets (2.0)	Meets (3.0)	Exceeds (4.0)
F. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.( RL.9) (Grades 11, 12)	Does not fully address assignment or not long enough to determine.	I can identify similarities and differences in texts of different forms or genres in terms of their content.	I can accurately and effectively compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their content and approaches to similar themes and topics.	I can insightfully and effectively compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their content and approaches to similar themes and topics and evaluate their effectiveness in addressing that theme or topic.