Classroom Techniques: Romeo and Juliet in One Hour

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 showing a newspaper

This article describes the use of drama activities to motivate students, to teach vocabulary and pronunciation, and to enhance cooperative learning. The author describes in five steps the classroom procedure of an activity based on the play of Romeo and Juliet. The author discusses the results of the activity and its implications. Play scripts used in the activity are included.

Author:
Judy Monthie-Doyum; Gülay Öztürk

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Teachers Pronunciation Speaking Vocabulary Integrated Skills Teacher Training Drama
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 showing a newspaper

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 showing a newspaper

English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4

A feature article called “Newspapers in America” headlines this issue. That article is complemented by a lesson plan on “Using Journalism Skills in the Language Classroom.” Also included in this issue are articles on creating positive attitudes toward EFL, constructivism, teacher research, translati