Fifth graders presented Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet this morning, adding some modern touches along the way--think music and fist bumps (instead of actual kisses). Students spent time learning and memorizing the difficult language of Shakespeare before performing for the school and parents. The study of Shakespeare started over the summer for fifth graders, when they read Romeo and Juliet for summer reading. As part of their study of causes and effects of the American Revolution, students learn about England in the 16th and 17th centuries—Queen Elizabeth, the power of Spain, and the important role the theater played in education, entertainment, and enlightenment during this period.