Romeo & Juliet Lesson 9: The Prince's Speech - Lesson Plan

In Lesson 17 of a Shakespeare study series focused on "Romeo and Juliet," the learning objective is to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the character of Romeo. The lesson aims to achieve this through a creative writing exercise where students are tasked with composing a diary entry from Romeo's perspective, detailing his clandestine encounter with Juliet following the Capulet feast. This task serves as a means of assessing the students' progress in grasping the intricacies of Romeo's character and his motivations within the narrative.

The lesson is structured to cater to varying levels of comprehension, with expected outcomes ranging from conveying basic to detailed knowledge of Romeo. To accommodate diverse learning needs, the lesson plan suggests differentiation opportunities such as modifying the presentation materials, tailoring tasks to individual students, and finding the right balance between teacher-led instruction and independent learning. The lesson begins with a 10-minute starter activity where students read and discuss examples of diary entries to familiarize themselves with the format. The main teaching activity spans 40 minutes and includes introducing the diary writing task, followed by time allocated for students to work on their entries. For those who finish early or require an additional challenge, an extension activity is provided where they can write a diary entry from Tybalt's perspective on the same events. The lesson concludes with a 10-minute plenary session for students to share and discuss their work, allowing for feedback and further exploration of the characters' emotions and actions.