Monologue is a speech presented by one character, most often to express their thoughts aloud.

The tone refers to the general mood of a text.

Perspective is a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality.

Manacles are used to restrain someone in a similar way to handcuffs.

If you plan something then you have thought about and decided what you are going to do or how you are going to do it.

Writing a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

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Comparing the Shakespearean theatre experience with modern theatre

Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience

Understanding the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Consolidating our understanding of the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Exploring the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest'

Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Exploring Prospero and Caliban's relationship in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'The Tempest'

Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Improving an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest'

Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest'

Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Exploring Prospero's power over Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Writing a diary in the voice of Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Understanding the perspective of an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue

In 'The Tempest', pupils explore how Shakespeare presents Caliban as an outcast. In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', pupils analyse the role of Puck as an outsider and how this impacts on his behaviour.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': Diary and Narrative Writing, pupils are introduced to the characters of William Shakespeare. In 'The Tempest' pupils explore worlds created by Shakespeare.

In this unit, pupils learn about the plot and characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and read sections of the play. They explore how Prospero treats Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and write monlogues from their perspectives. Finally, they write and perform their own monologues inspired by the play.

'The Tempest'

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Thinking about something in advance and deciding what to do or what to say is the definition of {{}}.

{{}} is a useful exercise because it allows you to collect and organise your thoughts and ideas.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Ariel is imprisoned in a tree by Sycorax. What emotion do you think Ariel would feel?

Which two literary devices involve making a comparison between two things?

'The gentle waves purred like a cat' - what emotion does this simile suggest?

What type of narrative voice should you use in a monologue?

How many speakers are there in a monologue?

The negative attitude of the text towards a topic

The positive attitude of the text towards a topic

What does it mean to say an emotion is heightened?

Match the short sentence with the emotion.

A simile is a language device that compares one thing to another using the words {{}} or as.

Which **two** things does 'Her aged skin was like paper' suggest?

Starter Quiz

How many speakers are there in a monologue?