Shakespearean Sonnet Assignment
DIRECTIONS: In pairs, analyze and dramatize a sonnet of your choice.
1. You must turn in a fully annotated sonnet.
2. Together, you must write an essay that analyzes and interprets the meaning of the
sonnet. This should be at least one full page, no more than two.
3. Create a visual/dramatic representation of the sonnet. I leave this up to your
interpretation with the following requirements:
a. It MUST be classroom appropriate and speak to the nature of the sonnet (i.e. The
meaning of the sonnet)
b. It MUST contain Shakespeare’s actual words (verbally, visually, or both)
c. It MUST be something everyone in your group participates in creating and
presenting to the class
SCORING: You will be graded on accuracy, analysis, interpretation, and creativity. This is a 150
point assignment: 75 points for the written components and 75 points for the visual/dramatic
component.
Shakespearean Sonnet Assignment
DIRECTIONS: In groups of 2 or 3, analyze and dramatize a sonnet of your choice.
1. You must turn in a fully annotated sonnet.
2. Together, you must write an essay that analyzes and interprets the meaning of the
sonnet. This should be at least one full page, no more than two.
3. Create a visual/dramatic representation of the sonnet. I leave this up to your
interpretation with the following requirements:
a. It MUST be classroom appropriate and speak to the nature of the sonnet (i.e. The
meaning of the sonnet)
b. It MUST contain Shakespeare’s actual words (verbally, visually, or both)
c. It MUST be something everyone in your group participates in creating and
presenting to the class
SCORING: You will be graded on accuracy, analysis, interpretation, and creativity. This is a 150
point assignment: 75 points for the written components and 75 points for the visual/dramatic
component.