Modern Mirror

Worksheet Description

This worksheet connects Shakespeare’s play with modern young adult novels that retell the Romeo and Juliet story. Students choose one novel from the list and analyze it in terms of setting, characters, conflict, language, and moral/message. They must consider how the modern story reflects or changes the original play’s themes. This highlights the timelessness of Shakespeare’s work.

This activity strengthens students’ ability to connect classic literature to contemporary adaptations. They learn to analyze reinterpretations and think critically about how stories evolve over time. It develops comparative reading, thematic analysis, and critical writing skills. These insights build both literary appreciation and cultural awareness.