Romeo & Juliet Lesson 21: Got the Plot? - Lesson Plan

The lesson plan for "Romeo & Juliet Lesson 21: Got the Plot?" is aimed at deepening students' understanding of plot development in Shakespeare's classic tragedy, focusing specifically on Act Four. The learning objective for this session is to analyse Friar Lawrence's plan and its implications for the characters and overall narrative. To achieve this, students will engage in discussion, reading, sequencing and comprehension exercises. The lesson is structured to accommodate different learning outcomes, with all students expected to develop at least a basic knowledge of character and plot in Act Four, while more advanced learners should aim for a sound knowledge, and the most adept could reach a detailed understanding.

The lesson begins with a ten-minute starter activity where students read and discuss the events leading up to the end of Act Four. The main teaching activity spans forty minutes and is divided into three tasks: a ten-minute 'Rather than marry Paris' activity, another ten-minute 'The best lain plans' task, and twenty minutes dedicated to answering comprehension questions about Act Four. There is also an extension task where students can complete the comprehension questions as homework. The lesson concludes with a ten-minute plenary session where students feedback their responses to the first four comprehension questions. Throughout the lesson, there are differentiation opportunities, such as editing the PowerPoint, selecting and personalising tasks, and balancing teacher guidance with independent learning.