Romeo & Juliet Lesson 4: 'Wherefore art thou Romeo?' - PowerPoint

In the fourth lesson of a series on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", the objective is to leverage students' existing knowledge of the play. The lesson starts with an assessment of what the students already know about the tragic romance. To visualise their understanding, they are tasked with creating a group mind map. This mind map is to include information not only about the play itself but also about its author William Shakespeare, the historical context of Elizabethan England, and the characteristics of Elizabethan Theatre. This activity serves as a foundation for further exploration of the play and its themes.

Following the mind mapping exercise, the students are presented with an interactive and creative challenge titled 'Poster Power'. They are given a rough draft of a poster for the play "Romeo and Juliet" and asked to improve it. Their task is to correct any mistakes and enhance the poster's design to make it more appealing and persuasive to a potential audience. This activity not only encourages attention to detail and creativity but also provides a practical application of persuasive language and advertising techniques. The students are expected to transform the draft into a compelling advertisement that would entice people to come and see the production of this timeless Shakespearean drama.