Romeo & Juliet Lesson 17: Romeo's Diary - PowerPoint

The lesson titled "Romeo's Diary" is crafted to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of Romeo's character from Shakespeare's timeless play, "Romeo and Juliet". The objective is for students to write a diary entry from Romeo's perspective, detailing the clandestine rendezvous with Juliet that followed the Capulet feast. This creative task encourages learners to empathise with Romeo, delving into his emotions and experiences, thereby deepening their comprehension of the narrative and its protagonists.

Students are prompted to consider the essence of diary writing by examining excerpts from notable diaries, such as those of Samuel Pepys and Anne Frank. These examples serve to illustrate commonalities in diary writing and to highlight key features that students should incorporate into their own writing. The diary entry they are to compose for Romeo should encapsulate the plethora of events that unfolded on a particularly eventful Sunday. This includes the brawl in Verona, Romeo's initial infatuation with Rosaline, the enchantment of the Capulet feast, his inaugural encounter with Juliet, their kiss, and the anticipation of their secret meeting post-ball, along with plans for the morrow. Sentence starters are provided to aid students in capturing Romeo's thoughts, feelings, hopes, and fears. The lesson culminates in a plenary where students read their diary extracts to their peers, engage in peer assessment, and discuss the strengths of their work as well as areas for improvement.