Romeo & Juliet Lesson 20: The Marriage - Lesson Plan

The lesson plan for Lesson 20, focusing on "The Marriage" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," targets the development of students' understanding of characterisation and the Bard's linguistic flair, specifically in Act Four, Scene 1. The lesson aims to achieve this through a combination of discussion, reading, comprehension, and a creative diary entry task. To assess progress, the students will engage in activities that analyse the interactions between Juliet and Paris and will write diary entries from the perspective of Juliet after the events of the scene.

The expected outcomes are tiered to accommodate varying levels of comprehension. At a basic level, students must develop a fundamental grasp of character and language use in the scene. The 'should' outcome pushes for a sounder knowledge, while the 'could' outcome aspires to a detailed understanding. Differentiation is facilitated by editing PowerPoint slides, tailoring tasks to suit individual needs, and striking a balance between teacher-led guidance and independent study. The lesson begins with a recap of the story and a discussion of Act 4, Scene 1. The main teaching activity includes a language analysis between Juliet and Paris, an 'Act 4' task, and a creative writing exercise where students compose Juliet's diary entry. An extension activity invites students to write a diary entry from Paris's viewpoint. The lesson concludes with sharing diary entries and providing constructive feedback.