• Identify and analyze the universal themes found in the play Romeo and Juliet.
• Recognize that the themes of Shakespeare can be set into many varied time periods.
• Recognize that much of literature, including Shakespeare, is rooted in the background historical information of the time period.
• Relate the historical information from particular time periods to the universal themes of Romeo and Juliet.
• Use technology skills to find information on a variety of related subjects such as artistic design, directorial skills, history and language.
• Create a theatrical portfolio as a result of this research.
• Gain a greater appreciation for the works of William Shakespeare.

This webquest is more than just a simple English project.  By completing it, students will gain a greater appreciation of how groups function.  They will need to identify their separate talents and decide how these specific talents can best be used to contribute to the achievement of the group's overall goal.  Teamwork and compromise will be essential to their success. They will create a theatrical portfolio, and present this to the class in a convincing manner.  To ensure the success of this endeavor, students will use and refine their skills of communication, creativity, and cooperation.