Group 1

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from ____________ to
__________ advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by….

1. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

2. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
3. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development “I have been hurt may the The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s development from
plague curse both your trait of/as______ because… ___ to ____ is significant to
families.” This quote showed the plot because...
the development of
Mercutio's playful
personality turned serious.

Action “Come on sir, perform your The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s action is significant
forward thrust, your action of______ because… to the plot because...
passado.”
Influence
Conflict
Emotion “I have been hurt may the
plague curse both your
families.” This quote reveals
that Mercutio is expressing
emotions of hatred and pain.
Repercussions
The quote displays Mercutio
being influenced by ______
because…
The quote displays Mercutio’s
conflict of______ because…
The quote reveals that
Mercutio is expressing the
emotions of...
The quote reveals the
consequences of Mercutio’s
actions and words by…
This influence is significant to
the plot because….
Mercutio’s conflict is
significant to the plot
because…
Mercutio’s expression of these
emotions is significant to the
plot because...
The repercussions of
Mercutio’s
 Group 2

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from ____________ to
__________ advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by….

4. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

5. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
6. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s development from

trait of/as______ because… ___ to ____ is significant to
the plot because...

Action The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s action is significant

action of______ because… to the plot because...

Influence The quote displays Mercutio This influence is significant to

being influenced by ______ the plot because….
because…
Conflict The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s conflict is
conflict of______ because… significant to the plot
because…

Emotion The quote reveals that Mercutio’s expression of these

Mercutio is expressing the emotions is significant to the
emotions of... plot because...

Repercussions The quote reveals the The repercussions of

consequences of Mercutio’s Mercutio’s
actions and words by…
 Group 3

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from playful and joking
advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by him getting stabbed and leading to him bleeding out to
death, which foreshadows in the end with Romeo and Juliet dying.

7. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

8. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
9. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development “May a plague befall both of
your families” This shows the
seriousness of Mercutio after
he gets stabbed and becomes
more serious.
This quote shows the  Mercutio’s development from
seriousness of Mercutio  the comedic relief to shere
after he gets stabbed  hatred has rid the story of its
and becomes more  comedic relief and now it takes
serious.  on a more serious tone.

Action “This calm submission is This quote shows how the Mercutio’s action is significant
dishonorable and vile. The action in this scene is playful to the plot because he's just a
thrust of a sword will end and funny until the ending playful and fun person.
this surrender”
Influence “Good King of Cats, I want to
take one of your nine lives.”
Conflict “I’ll fight you ​(he draws his
sword).”
Emotion “A plague o’ both of your
houses”
Repercussions “This gentleman, the prince's
near ally. My very friend, hath
got his mortal hurt.
The quote displays Mercutio
being influenced by Tybalts
threats toward Romeo because
of his loyalty towards Romeo
and the Montague house.
The quote displays Mercutio’s
conflict between himself and
Tybalt because
The quote reveals that
Mercutio is expressing the
emotions that he blames his
death on the family’s feud.
The quote reveals the
consequences of Mercutio’s
actions and words by him
being killed in a swordfight.
This influence is significant to
the plot because this led to hi
death.
Mercutio’s conflict is
significant to the plot
because…
Mercutio’s expression of these
emotions is significant to the
plot because it changes the
vibe of the story as the
comedic relief is gone.
The repercussions of Mercutio
trying to defend romeo got him
killed.
 Group 4

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from ____________ to
__________ advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by….

10. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

11. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
12. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s development from

trait of/as______ because… ___ to ____ is significant to
the plot because...

Action The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s action is significant

action of______ because… to the plot because...

Influence The quote displays Mercutio This influence is significant to

being influenced by ______ the plot because….
because…
Conflict The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s conflict is
conflict of______ because… significant to the plot
because…

Emotion The quote reveals that Mercutio’s expression of these

Mercutio is expressing the emotions is significant to the
emotions of... plot because...

Repercussions The quote reveals the The repercussions of

consequences of Mercutio’s Mercutio’s
actions and words by…
 Group 5

Thesis In Act 3 Scene 1 of ​Romeo and Juliet,​ Mercutio’s death and character development from ____________ to
__________ advances the plot of the play from romance to tragedy by….

13. I will then make ​logical inferences ​based on the evidence.

14. I will then take the ​next step​. I will think about the piece of
evidence’s ​purpose, ​its ​significance​, and/or its ​function​.
15. Finally, I will develop a ​new understanding ​of the character
trait based on my close reading of the text.

Evidence Inference​ of Trait Significance

Development The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s development from

trait of/as______ because… ___ to ____ is significant to
the plot because...

Action The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s action is significant

action of______ because… to the plot because...

Influence The quote displays Mercutio This influence is significant to

being influenced by ______ the plot because….
because…
Conflict The quote displays Mercutio’s Mercutio’s conflict is
conflict of______ because… significant to the plot
because…

Emotion The quote reveals that Mercutio’s expression of these

Mercutio is expressing the emotions is significant to the
emotions of... plot because...

Repercussions The quote reveals the The repercussions of

consequences of Mercutio’s Mercutio’s
actions and words by…