Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively plan an imaginative monologue with a clear, overarching structure as part of a creative task in response to Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’.
Key learning points
- Your introduction should be powerful and attention-grabbing.
- One way to structure your monologue is to set up a problem for your character and then provide the resolution.
- You might also think about linking the end of your monologue back to the beginning to show that resolution.
- You might use literary devices in order to create an emotive effect on the audience.
Keywords
Symbolism - Symbolism is when writers use objects or characters to represent deeper ideas and themes.
Tone - The general mood or feeling of a text is known as tone.
Structure - The structure of a text is how the text is organised and presented to the reader or audience.
Emotive - Emotive means to cause strong feelings.
Common misconception
That symbols in literature mean the same to everyone.
Our responses to symbolism depend on our experiences as well as exposure to certain concepts so we might all have very different responses.
Teacher tip
You could ask the students to make their notes on a more formal planning sheet for their monologue if you think that would be helpful for them in terms of arranging their thoughts.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The three parts of a monologue are the beginning, middle and ...
Q2.Ideally, you want the beginning of a monologue to ...
Q3.The structure of a monologue is the way it is ...
Q4.The general mood and emotion of a text is known as the ...
Q5.Using the same word or sentence more than once is known as ...
Q6.The phrase 'bringing the darkness' could evoke feelings of ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The beginning of a monologue should be ...
Q2.Causing strong feelings and emotions through your writing is known as being ...
Q3.The sentence: 'My anger is an uncontrollable burst dam' indicates the speaker is about to ...
Q4.Which might we associate with the colour green?
Q5.Symbolism is ...
Q6.Juxtaposition is ...
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