An outsider is someone who is not liked or accepted to a particular group or society and feels different from them.

Being animalistic means having the characteristics of animals particularly in terms of aggression.

You can use the word ultimately to emphasise the end of your argument.

Arguably can be used when you’re stating an opinion or belief that you believe can be shown to be true.

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

English

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'

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

When someone uses 'ultimately' in their answer you would assume that they ...

What did 'moon-calf' mean in Shakespeare's time?

He's surprised Caliban can speak English.

He doesn't think Caliban is human enough to use such language.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Trinculo mocks Caliban for calling Stephano a 'Lord'. What does this imply?

He doesn't see himself as equal to the others.

He plots with Stephano and Trinculo to overthrow Prospero.

Which of the following are potential reasons for Caliban being considered an outsider in 'The Tempest'?

He is less human than the other characters.

In Act 3, Scene 2 of 'The Tempest', which of the following does Caliban's use of animalistic language suggest?

Match the quote from Act 3, Scene 2 of the 'The Tempest' with the connotations.

If someone is described as an 'outsider' then it implies that they {{}}.

If a group of people describe an individual using negative language then that implies the individual {{}}.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban is considered an outsider. This implies the other characters use {{}} language to describe him.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban offers to serve Stephano when he first meets him. This implies that Caliban {{}}.

offer a set of reasons to prove your ideas

offer a balanced set of for and against reasons

If you create an argument in response to a question then you {{}}.

If you say someone is 'animalistic' then it suggests {{}}.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

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

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.