Romeo & Juliet Lesson 14: Act 1 Scene 5 - Lesson Plan

In the 14th lesson of a series on Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet', the learning objective is to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of Act Two's plot. The lesson aims to achieve this through a blend of discussion, a cloze exercise, and a storyboard creation task. By engaging in these activities, students will be assessed on their ability to recall and articulate the key events of the second act of this classic drama.

The lesson is structured to cater to varying levels of comprehension. Students are expected to demonstrate at least a basic knowledge of the plot, with more advanced learners conveying a sound or detailed understanding. To accommodate different learning needs, there are opportunities for differentiation, such as editing the PowerPoint presentation, tailoring tasks to individual students, and balancing teacher-led guidance with independent work. The lesson kicks off with a 10-minute starter activity to recap the story thus far, followed by a 40-minute main teaching activity split between a cloze exercise and a storyboard task. For those ready to extend their learning, an additional challenge is to write a synopsis of Act Two without using the cloze. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute plenary where students share their cloze responses and selected volunteers present and discuss their storyboards.