Romeo & Juliet Lesson 26: Got the Plot? - Lesson Plan

In Lesson 26 of the Romeo and Juliet study program, students aim to consolidate their knowledge and understanding of the plot of Act Five. The learning objective is to ensure that by the end of the session, students have various levels of comprehension of the final act of Shakespeare's famous tragedy. To achieve this, the lesson will employ a combination of discussion, a cloze exercise, and a storyboard task. These activities not only engage students but also serve as tools for assessing their progress. The expected outcomes are stratified into three levels: a basic knowledge of the plot (must), a sound knowledge (should), and a detailed understanding (could).

Differentiation opportunities are embedded within the lesson to cater to the diverse needs of the students. Educators are encouraged to edit or adapt the PowerPoint presentation as necessary, select or omit tasks, and find the right balance between teacher guidance and independent learning. The lesson kicks off with a 10-minute starter activity where the class recaps the story up until Act Five. This is followed by the main teaching activity, which is split into two 20-minute tasks: a cloze exercise to fill in missing words from a text about Act Five, and a storyboard task where students visually map out the key events. For those who are ready for an extra challenge, there's an extension activity to write a synopsis of Act Five without the aid of the cloze exercise. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute plenary session where students share and discuss their cloze responses and storyboards, providing a platform for feedback and deeper understanding of the narrative arc.