This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *Romeo and Juliet* by William Shakespeare.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 9–11 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in play |
|---|---|---|
| Wherefore | Why | "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" (Why are you Romeo?) |
| Banishment | Exile, being forced to leave | Romeo is banished from Verona |
| Dagger | A short knife | Juliet uses a dagger to kill herself |
| Poison | A deadly substance | Romeo buys poison to kill himself |
| Feud | A bitter conflict | The Montague-Capulet feud |
| Pestilence | A deadly disease | "A plague on both your houses" |
| Augury | A sign or omen | Romeo's premonition of death |
| Entreat | To ask earnestly | Juliet entreats Romeo to stay |
| Beguile | To deceive or charm | Love beguiles the young |
| Lament | To mourn or grieve | The families lament the deaths |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link