Romeo
and Juliet Junior Psychologists Journal – Online Version
The
Assignment: Act as psychoanalyst for Romeo
and Juliet by recording five “psychologist’s notes” entries online.
You are to explore the
psychology of the play through a journal you will keep online as we study the
play together. (It is assumed that you have read or seen the play once
already.) I have included a scoring guide here, but more important than
any assessment in this assignment is the notion that you have some fun and
really explore yourself and the characters. Be critical, be insightful,
be sarcastic, be philosophical, be real.
Special Instructions
Assessment
Each journal entry will be
worth 10 points, for a total of 50 points Major Work for the assignment. Journals are graded online.
Romeo and Juliet Response Journal
Assessment Rubric
Name:__________________________________________ Per:_____
The journal is honest,
insightful, witty, intriguing, risky.
_____intriguing _____interesting _____ordinary
The journal is true to
the text: uses the words, the connotations, the images.
_____masterful _____understands _____inconsistent
The journal is
inquisitive, with real questions, clever alternatives, depth of motivation.
_____deep _____thoughtful _____superficial
The journal reflects
higher level thought: analyzes text, character, your feelings; synthesizes the
play with your real life; evaluates your feelings, Shakespeare's themes and
language, the characters' actions.
_____superior _____good _____mediocre
The
journal is well presented but authentic.
_____superior _____good _____acceptable
Overall
Evaluation:_____