Descriptive is an adjective we apply to writing that is visual and detailed.

Writing that causes strong feelings is said to be emotive.

If something is evocative, it brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

Rhetorical means speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people.

Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to 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'

Writing 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'

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

using words to create pictures in your audience's minds.

writing your ideas out in an organised way.

trying to persuade the audience that your opinion is correct.

Being descriptive in your writing means ...

Using your writing to bring strong images, memories, or feelings to mind is called being ...

I could feel the confusion clouding my judgement.

Which of the following is an example of a triplet?

A literary device that gives human characteristics to nonhuman things or inanimate objects is known as ...

Match the emotive language with the effect on the audience.

A monologue is from the perspective of ...

When you're describing a scene to an audience, you want them to feel ...

giving human emotions to the weather only.

giving human characterstics to non-human things.

Emotive language is designed to make you feel ...

Which of the following is an example of personification?

She stood like a statue - unable to move.

Their gaze felt like pinpricks on my skin.

Harley trembled with an all-consuming feeling of dread.

Which of the following is an effective line for a monologue?

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