Romeo+and+Juliet+Project

=For this assignment your group must publish and online magazine featuring the life and times of Verona's hottest couple. =

To view the magazines use the links below:

First Period

Second Period

Fifth Period


 * __Guidelines__: **

Welcome to the Romeo and Juliet Magazine Project! You and your group members will use this space to create your own online magazine, set in fair Verona. Follow these instructions to publish your magazine for the rest of us to enjoy!

[|Chatham County News] [|Newsweek] [|New York Times] [|People Magazine] [|Raleigh News & Observer]
 * 1) After reading the first act of Romeo and Juliet, you will create an online magazine page that includes different sections. Visit some of the following links to see what is already on the web:**

//Manging Editor:// This person will be the project manager. He/she is responsible for making sure that all group members are on task and contributing equally. This is the group's direct link to The Publisher (a.k.a. Mrs. Boyle). All questions to The Publisher should be submitted through The Editor.
 * 2) Each group member should assume one of the following jobs:**

//Graphic Artist:// This student is responsible for finding photos and other graphic designs for the magazine. The student will directly collaborate with the Internet Technician to place graphic art in the magazine.

//Ad Man:// This student is responsible for "selling" (in this case, creating) advertisements for your magazine. These advertisements should be reflective of the time period.

//Copy Editor:// This person is responsible for checking each submission for spelling, grammar and style errors. This person should also ensure that each submission is reflective of the time period.

//Internet Technician:// This student is responsible for uploading information onto the Wiki. All group members should submit their work to the Internet Technician, who will place the work according to the design wishes of all group members.


 * 3) All group members are responsible for submitting content to the various sections of the magazine. Each participant must submit at least THREE total articles and ONE optional piece of content from the "Optional" section. Your group should decide how to divide this work. One person could be responsible for each section, or each member could be responsible for providing content to each section.**

//Local News// -- This section will include local events in Verona, from gang fights among the Montagues and the Capulets to the upcoming Capulet party. For tips on news writing, you can visit: http://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-art-of-writing-news/

//World News// -- This section will include world events occurring at the same time fair Verona experienced the Tragedy of Romeo in Juliet. Use the above link for tips on how to write news articles about what was going on in other countries during the same era.

//Marriage Announcements// -- Visit the "Weddings" section of one of the above magazines/newspapers to see how to announce important weddings in Verona.

//Obituaries// -- Visit the "Obituaries" or "Deaths" section of one of the above magazines/newspapers to see how to announce important deaths in Verona during the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

//Sports// -- Record important sports events during The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Research the types of sports played during this time period and create stories describing them! Visit http://www.ehow.com/how_2140009_write-sports-articles.html for tips on sports writing.

//Opinions/Editorials// -- What issues are plaguing the citizens of Verona? Write persuasive essays about the concerns of the day. For tips on editorial writing, visit: http://ezinearticles.com/?Writing-Better-Copy---7-Editorial-Tips&id=527399

__Optional:__

//Diversions:// Crossword puzzles, SuDoKu, and other games. Make them relevant to the time period!

//Classfieds:// Ads for real estate, jobs, cars, dating, etc.

//Comics:// What would entertain the folks in Verona? A Shakespearean //Garfield//?


 * 4) All group members should meet daily to discuss content and layout. The Editor is responsible for facilitating these meetings and then reporting to The Publisher about the group's progress. Groups will be graded on participation as well as content.

5) Link to your project here. Only the Internet Technician is allowed to upload information to the page.**