(of a feeling, especially love) not returned

the act or an instance of treating a person as an object or thing

sadness that lasts for a long period of time

an intense desire for something, particularly sexual desire

two words or phrases used together that have, or seem to have, opposite meanings

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

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

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate 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

Depiction or discussion of sexual 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

At the beginning of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo is in love with {{}}.

'The act or an instance of treating a person as an object or thing' is the definition of which of the following?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', which of the following words does Romeo repeatedly use to describe Rosaline?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo compares Rosaline to {{}}.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Rosaline...

'(Of a feeling, especially love) not returned' is the definition of which word beginning with 'u'?

'An intense feeling of deep affection' is the definition of which word beginning with 'l'?

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

a feeling or state of resentment, bitterness, or hostility toward someone

Which of the following is the definition of lust?

Romeo and Juliet aren't meant to be together.

Romeo and Juliet will live happily ever after.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the prologue tells us that ...

'A narrative device in which a storyteller gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour

an exchange of diverging or opposite views

to fight or quarrel in a rough or noisy way

Which of the following is the definition of a 'brawl'?

'Sadness that lasts for a long period of time' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?

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

Lesson outcome

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