Romeo & Juliet Lesson 31: The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet - Lesson Plan

The lesson plan for Lesson 31, focusing on 'The Deaths of Romeo and Juliet', is aimed at deepening students' understanding of the character Tybalt in Shakespeare's iconic play. The learning objective is to develop a thorough comprehension of Tybalt's role and characteristics as presented by Shakespeare. To achieve this, students will engage in discussions, analysis, and written tasks centered around Tybalt. Progress within the lesson will be assessed through the 'Introducing Tybalt' task, which will measure how effectively students can convey their understanding of the character.

The lesson is structured to cater to different levels of outcomes; all students are expected to demonstrate a basic knowledge of Tybalt, while more advanced students should show a sound knowledge, and some could achieve a detailed understanding. To accommodate various learning needs, the lesson plan includes differentiation opportunities such as editing the PowerPoint presentation, tailoring tasks to individual students, and finding the right balance between teacher guidance and independent learning. The lesson begins with a 10-minute starter activity to gather initial impressions of Tybalt, followed by a 40-minute main teaching activity where students find evidence to support their views and complete the 'Introducing Tybalt' task. An extension activity encourages the use of direct quotes and explanations. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute plenary session to discuss and provide feedback on the paragraphs written about Tybalt, also known as the 'Prince of Cats'.