Romeo & Juliet Lesson 2: Making Notes from Different Types of Texts - Lesson Plan

The lesson plan for "Romeo & Juliet Lesson 2: Making Notes from Different Types of Texts" aims to deepen students' understanding of Shakespeare's method of introducing the character of Romeo to the audience. The learning objective is to encourage students to analyse Romeo's character through various tasks and activities. Progress is assessed through two specific tasks: 'Romeo’s First Speech' and 'Introducing Romeo'. The expected outcomes are tiered to cater to different levels of understanding; all students must convey basic knowledge, some should demonstrate sound knowledge, while others could offer deeper insight into Shakespeare's characterisation techniques.

The lesson is structured with differentiation opportunities, allowing for the PowerPoint to be edited or adapted and tasks to be selected or personalised to suit the needs of the students. The balance between teacher guidance and independent learning is also considered. The starter activity consists of a 10-minute task on 'Act One Scene One', followed by the main teaching activity, which spans 40 minutes and includes tasks such as 'First Impressions of Romeo', 'Romeo’s language', and writing an 'Introducing Romeo' paragraph. Students are encouraged to add depth and detail to their responses for extension. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute plenary session where feedback and constructive criticism are provided to help students reflect on their learning and understanding of Romeo's character.