Symbolism is when writers use objects or characters to represent deeper ideas and themes.

The general mood or feeling of a text is known as tone.

The structure of a text is how the text is organised and presented to the reader or audience.

Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to 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'

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

The beginning of a monologue should be ...

Causing strong feelings and emotions through your writing is known as being ...

The sentence: 'My anger is an uncontrollable burst dam' indicates the speaker is about to ...

Which might we associate with the colour green?

the idea that things represent other ideas or feelings. 

where the meaning of the line continues over to the next.

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

placing two contrasting concepts next to each other.

creating a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

attributing human characteristics to non-human objects.

The three parts of a monologue are the beginning, middle and ...

Ideally, you want the beginning of a monologue to ...

The structure of a monologue is the way it is ...

The general mood and emotion of a text is known as the ...

Using the same word or sentence more than once is known as ...

The phrase 'bringing the darkness' could evoke feelings of ...

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.

Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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