a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work

the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power

everything that happens to someone during their life, including what will happen in the future

the ability to act and make choices independent of any outside influence

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'

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Exploring the conventions of Shakespearean tragedy in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring Lady Capulet and the Nurse’s views on marriage in Act 1, Scene 3

Exploring Benvolio and Mercutio as Romeo's counsellors in Act 1, Scene 4

Exploring love and foreshadowing in Act 1, Scene 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring the development of Romeo and Juliet's relationship in Act 2, Scene 2

Comparing Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline

Writing analytically about Shakespeare's presentation of Romeo and love

Exploring the role of Friar Lawrence in Act 2, Scene 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring the role of the Nurse and comedy in Act 2, Scene 4

Exploring love, masculinity and fate in Act 3, Scene 1 of 'Romeo and Juliet'

Exploring symbolism in Romeo and Juliet's last meeting in Act 3, Scene 5

Exploring Lord Capulet's views on women and marriage in Act 3, Scene 5

Planning an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In 'Othello', pupils explore the role that Desdemona played in her husband's downfall. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils analyse the impact of Lady Macbeth's manipulation.

In this unit, pupils read and analyse 'Romeo and Juliet' by focusing on the role of fate. They start by understanding the play's tragedy and the concept of fate, before exploring key characters and themes in detail. They finally prepare and write an essay about the role of fate in the play.

Shakespeare: first reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are called "star-{{ }}" lovers in the prologue.

'Established or decided in advance' is the definition of...

'A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work' is the definition of which of the following?

'Everything that happens to someone during their life, including what will happen in the future' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are said to come from the "__________ loins" of their parents.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are referred to as being "death-{{ }}".

'The act of doing or saying something again' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?

Which of the following best describes the form of the sonnet?

'The study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people' is the definition of...

'The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

having your destiny predetermined and controlled by others

feeling emotionally manipulated into making certain decisions

'Free will' means which of the following?

The word 'fatal' means which of the following?

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Lesson outcome

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