Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 By the end of the lesson students will have continued to develop their analysis of Shakespeare’s language as a tool to develop the relationship between Romeo and Juliet. Included: Extract of scene; Extension Questions: Feedback (Suggested Answers to tasks); Model paragraph response.

Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 The Friar is a significant character in the play because he is the catalyst for so many of the plot developments. Students will have been able to analyse and evaluate the significance of Friar Laurence in Act II of the play. Key terms: Catalyst; Plot Development; Archetype; Tragedy Play Included: Extract of Scene; Annotated Extract; Extension Question; Homework Question; Feedback (suggested answers to task)

Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 Students will be able to understand the role of fate in the play, and be able to analyse how Shakespeare presents the theme. Key terms: Dramatic Irony, Fate, Foreshadow, Destiny, Love-Sick Question: What is the role of fate in the opening scenes of Romeo and Juliet?

Act 1 Scene 1 - Enter Romeo Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 Students will have identified the two parties to the conflict in the play. They will be able to comment upon and analyse the effectiveness with which Shakespeare has constructed the conflict and evaluate alternative interpretations Key terms: Oxymoron; Courtly Love, antithesis/ contradictory words. Question: How would you describe Romeo’s character? Included: Extract of Scene; Extension Questions; Feedback (suggested answers to tasks); Model response paragraph.

GCSE 9-1 Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 This lesson focuses on the Capulet’s Ball, and most specifically, the initial meeting between Romeo and Juliet. It has two key focuses: firstly, the drama of the meeting in terms of performance and audience response, but also the language of Shakespeare’s verse. It is essential for students to engage with both in order to full appreciate the subsequent events of the play.

GCSE 9-1 Lesson Objectives AO1 + AO3 Students will be able to analyse the prologue to speculate about the plot of the play and, using the opening scene, be able to identify the core tensions between the Capulet and Montague Key terms: Young Love, Fate, Family Feud, Tragedy Question: What is the core tension of the play? Included: Extract of Scene; Extension Questions; Feedback (Suggested answers to tasks); Model response paragraph.