Cultivate Critical Islamic Discourse with a Islam-Integrated Romeo and Juliet Curriculum for Muslim High School Students

Teach Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with confidence—while nurturing Islamic values—using this all-in-one unit package, designed for both educators and homeschooling parents. Combining evidence-based learning strategies, Charlotte Mason methods, and Islamic integration, this comprehensive program includes a detailed unit of work and a student workbook, providing everything you need for a rich, meaningful study of Romeo and Juliet.

Move beyond secular literary interpretation and empower students to evaluate the text's central themes—such as impulsive passion, familial duty, and tragic fate—through the foundational Islamic concepts of Qadr (Divine Decree), Sabr (Patience), Haya (Modesty), and the sanctity of life.

What Topics are Explored?

• What is love?

• Love vs. lust

• Love, lust and their consequences

• Context and genre of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

• Understanding the themes of Romeo and Juliet

• Characters in Romeo and Juliet

• Plot

• Language and literary devices

• Introduction to the critical analysis of quotes

• Thorough Act and Scene analysis of Romeo and Juliet

• Feuds and reconciliation

• Love, arranged, secret and forced marriages

• Fate (Fate) and freewill

• The influence of friends

• Committing minor and major sins, and how to respond and repent.

• How to respond appropriately when death is announced

• The effects of lying, spying and killing

• Names and identity

• Seeking justice for wrongdoings

• Relevance of the Prophets to Romeo and Juliet

• Adaptations of Romeo and Juliet

• Academic writing

What’s Included?

✅ Welcome Guide - Your starting point and a constant source of support.

✅ The Comprehensive Lesson Schedule and Assessment Tracker - Your week-by-week roadmap to guide your planning and track student progress with clarity and confidence.

✅ Complete Unit of Work – Whether you're a qualified teacher or a homeschooling parent, this resource offers structured lessons, NESA-aligned outcomes, assessment rubrics, and cross-curricular activities—all with minimal prep required. Students engage in critical analysis through an Islamic lens, fostering deep understanding while connecting timeless themes to their faith.

✅ Interactive Student Workbook – Designed for independent learning, this visually engaging workbook reinforces lessons with reflective activities, pre- and post-reading tasks, and dedicated "Islamic relevance" questions. Thoughtful graphics adhere to Islamic guidelines, making learning both respectful and captivating.

✅ Complimentary Islamic Pedagogy Framework – A detailed guide with template and lesson examples for analysing texts through an Islamic critical lens.

Why Choose This Package?

✔ Seamless Islamic Integration – Lessons and workbook prompts help students analyse Romeo and Juliet through Islamic values, fostering spiritual and intellectual growth.
✔ Flexible & Teacher-Friendly – Clear instructions, rubrics, and ready-to-use materials make teaching effortless.
✔ Engaging & Thought-Provoking – Combines classical education with modern, faith-based pedagogy for a truly enriching experience.
✔ Hands-On and Evidence-Based – From discussions on moral dilemmas in Romeo and Juliet to creative, faith-infused projects, this unit keeps students engaged while strengthening their literary and Islamic critical thinking skills.

Are You a School or Homeschool Institution?

To ensure your school is properly and legally licensed, we offer School Packages. These packages are priced to provide excellent value while granting the necessary permissions for multi-teacher use and quality printing for multiple classes. Please contact us now to find out more information about our School Packages!

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