Understand each scene
Follow the action in plain language, then look more closely at Shakespeare’s words and the choices his characters make.
Shakespeare, one scene at a time
Romeo and Juliet
Two families. Two lovers.
A story that still asks us questions.
Enter a city divided by an old quarrel, where a first meeting changes two lives. Discover Shakespeare’s language, follow the choices that shape the tragedy and find your own interpretation of a story that still moves readers today.
For students and curious readers · Study at your own pace
5acts to explore
50guided lesson pages
39writing challenges, including five essays
Find your way into the play
Shakespeare can feel distant.
The story doesn’t have to.
Perhaps you are studying Romeo and Juliet and want to understand it more clearly. Perhaps you have always been curious about Shakespeare, or would like to return to a play you first met years ago. This course gives you a welcoming place to begin.
Start with a gentle introduction to Shakespeare and his language. Then follow the play through all five acts, with clear explanations of what happens and close attention to the characters, themes, imagery and important quotations.
You do not need to know the play already. Bring a printed copy if you have one, or open the scene text inside the course whenever you need it.
Read. Notice. Think. Write.
Make the play your own.
Keep the text beside you
Use the scene-reading button to open the play without leaving your lesson. Reading cues tell you which section to explore next.
Develop your interpretation
Try focused writing challenges and an essay at the end of each act. Use personalised feedback and follow-up questions to develop your ideas.
Keep your progress and writing
Save your drafts, return on another device and download your saved work as a PDF, with feedback if you choose.
Inside the course
See what learning looks like.
Explore the lessons and make room for your own ideas. Select either preview for a closer look.
Bring each scene into focus
Clear explanations and vivid illustrations help you explore the language, characters and drama.
Develop your own interpretation
End each act with an essay. Write at your own pace, use the word count and return to your saved draft.
The course
Five acts.
One unforgettable journey.
Every chapter follows an act of the play. Explore the scenes in order, revisit a quotation or take time over a question that interests you.
Act 1
A feud and a first meeting
Enter Verona, hear the Prologue and meet Romeo, Juliet and their families. Explore how mutual attraction challenges an inherited conflict.
Scene-by-scene study · Writing challenges · An essay to bring your ideas togetherAct 2
Love, secrecy and a marriage
Read the garden conversation and follow the messages that arrange a marriage. Consider names, trust, haste and the Friar’s hope for peace.
Scene-by-scene study · Writing challenges · An essay to bring your ideas togetherAct 3
Violence, exile and isolation
Trace the fatal confrontation and its consequences. Explore ideas about honour, Romeo’s exile and Juliet’s changing relationships.
Scene-by-scene study · Writing challenges · An essay to bring your ideas togetherAct 4
A dangerous plan
Examine a rescue plan built on secrecy and timing. Hear Juliet’s fears and see how a household’s wedding preparations become mourning.
Scene-by-scene study · Writing challenges · An essay to bring your ideas togetherAct 5
Loss and a costly peace
Follow the failed letter and final tragedy. Weigh fate, human choices and responsibility, then consider what the survivors’ reconciliation can repair.
Scene-by-scene study · Writing challenges · An essay to bring your ideas togetherBegin with curiosity
Romeo and Juliet
Understand the story. Explore the language. Find something of your own to say.
- All five acts across 50 lesson pages
- Clear explanations of every scene, with themes and quotations
- The play text available inside the course
- Illustrations that bring the drama to life
- 39 writing challenges, including five act essays
- Personalised feedback and follow-up questions
- Ten multiple-choice questions to check your understanding
- Saved writing, progress and PDF portfolio downloads
One payment. No automatic renewal.
US$59
12 months of access
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Before you begin
Your questions, answered.
Who is the course for?
Students studying Romeo and Juliet, readers discovering Shakespeare for the first time and anyone who would like to understand the play more deeply. Explanations use accessible language, with room to develop more detailed interpretations through your writing.
Do I need my own copy of Romeo and Juliet?
You can use a printed copy if you prefer. The course also includes the play text: on scene lessons, choose “Read the scene” to open it. Spellings, punctuation and line numbers can vary between editions.
How do the writing challenges work?
Write in the lesson’s text box and use the word count to guide you. Save your draft or submit it for constructive feedback. Each writing challenge allows up to five feedback submissions and five follow-up questions. There is also an essay at the end of each act to help you bring your ideas together.
Do I have to complete every exercise?
You choose how to use the course. Read at your own pace, try the exercises that interest you and return to a lesson whenever you want. There are no deadlines.
How long can I access the course?
Your purchase gives you 12 months of access. It is a single payment of US$59 and does not renew automatically.
Can I keep a copy of my writing?
Yes. Open Course Portfolio from your dashboard, choose Romeo and Juliet and download a PDF of your saved work for any act. You can include your feedback and follow-up questions.
How do I get started?
Create an account, confirm your email and purchase while signed in. After your payment is confirmed, Romeo and Juliet appears under My Courses on your dashboard. It is a separate purchase from WriteCraft Pro and Macbeth; you can own any combination of courses.
What if I need help?
Email contact@writewellworkshop.com. For an account or purchase question, include the email address you registered with.