This zero-prep 5-slide mini-lesson introduces your students to the "Star-crossed Lovers" trope. This is the perfect way to begin a novel in which characters have complex romantic relationships, like Romeo and Juliet! Or use it as a Valentine's Day lesson to introduce the concept to students!5 SLIDES INCLUDE: *Definition*Causes of a star-crossed love*Famous and modern day examples*Music video presenting the star-crossed lovers trope*Quick Writes for class discussion