In European folklore, a hag is an old woman who practices witchcraft and is often associated with the dead or the devil.

A slave is someone who is forced to work for and obey someone else and is considered to be their property.

An inhabitant is a person or animal who lives in a particular place.

Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in 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'

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'

Writing the monologue of an outsider 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

Caliban teaches Prospero and Miranda how to survive on the island.

Starting with the first, place these plot points from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' in chronological order.

Match the word with the possible connotation.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban is referred to as being '{{}}-born'.

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero calls Caliban a 'villain'. What does this suggest about Prospero's feelings towards Caliban?

In Shakespearean times, witchcraft was illegal. What does this suggest about how people felt towards witches?

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero calls Caliban his 'slave'. What does this suggest?

that he's happy with Prospero ruling the island

that he wants Stephano to rule the island instead

that he thinks of the island as a beautiful place

that he thinks he should be the ruler of the island

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban says 'this island's mine' - what does this suggest?

that Caliban sees the island as a scary place

that Caliban sees the island as a terrifying place

that Caliban sees the island as a beautiful place

that Caliban doesn't see the island as a scary place

In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban gives a speech telling the others 'be not afeared' of the island. What does this suggest?

that Caliban wants others to share his dream

In Shakesepeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban gives a speech where he says that he 'cried to dream again' when he woke up. What does this imply?

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