Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use introductions, conclusions and analytical paragraphs to write an effective response to a question on fate in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Key learning points
- An introduction might start with a general statement about the text.
- This can be followed by a more specific statement about the focus of the question, and finally your thesis.
- A conclusion can move from a specific statement about the text to a more general statement about its relevance.
- An analytical paragraph should contain discourse markers, embedded quotations and an analysis of methods.
Keywords
Fate - the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power
Inevitable - certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
Predetermined - established or decided in advance
Common misconception
That just identifying a method in a quotation is effective.
To be effective, you need to analyse the effect of the method in the quotation.
Teacher tip
If you feel it would be more beneficial for pupils to spend more time practising introductions, conclusions and analytical paragraphs then they could write the essay for homework or during the next lesson.
Equipment
You may wish to have a copy of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?
Q2.Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?
Q3.Match the single paragraph outline component with the definition.
explains specific focus of paragraph
analysis of evidence that supports topic sentence
summary of paragraph with a clear focus on writer’s intentions
Q4.'The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?
Q5.A quotation that appears as part of an analytical sentence is an quotation.
Q6.'Certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented' is the definition of which of the following?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the discourse marker with the purpose.
therefore
furthermore
significantly
overall
Q2.Which sentence contain an embedded quotation?
Q3.The purpose of an introduction to an analytical essay is to do which of the following?
Q4.'Established or decided in advance' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?
Q5.Starting with the first, put the elements of an introduction in order from start to finish.
Q6.Starting with the first, put the elements of a conclusion in order from start to finish.
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