Sensory is relating to sensations or the physical senses.

To simulate something is to imitate the appearance or character or something.

The mood of a text is the emotional undertone to it.

Something chaotic means something in a state of complete confusion or disorder.

Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience

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'

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What did Shakespearean theatres use to mimic human blood?

Which **two** of the following might they have used to create the effect of a storm in Shakespearean theatre?

The five senses are: taste, touch, sight, hear, and {{ }}.

A theatre is a place where people go to...

to make the actors feel more comfortable.

The purpose of special effects in film, theatre and TV is...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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

Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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