Description

This is the story of two of Shakespeare’s most famous lovers. Romeo and Juliet meet at a masked ball and fall in love, but their families are sworn enemies. Despite this, the young lovers marry in secret. But how can they tell their families what they have done? The situation worsens when a fight breaks out and Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt. Then, Juliet’s father arranges for her to marry the attractive Count Paris. Can Romeo and Juliet overcome the enmity of their families and be happy together? Or will the “star-crossed” lovers face only disappointment and tragedy in the future?

Features and Benefits

• Cross-curricular focus section
• Activity pages
• Glossary with phonetic transcription