Romeo & Juliet - Medium Term Plan

The medium-term plan for teaching William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at KS2 level comprises a comprehensive series of lessons, each with a structured approach to exploring the classic play. The plan begins with foundational skills such as research and note-making, with Lesson 1 focusing on developing research skills through discussion and a Shakespeare biography task. Subsequent lessons build upon these skills, with Lesson 2 delving into multimodal texts and note-making, while Lesson 3 teaches students how to convert notes into prose, with context tasks related to Elizabethan England, the theatre of the time, and the role of women. Each lesson is well-resourced with PowerPoint presentations and worksheets, and includes a plenary to consolidate learning.

As the plan progresses, students are introduced to the play itself, starting with their prior knowledge and moving on to mind mapping in Lesson 4. Lessons 5 and 6 involve tasks related to the prologue and creating character profiles. The following lessons continue to dissect the text, with activities that include writing a newspaper article as the Verona Chronicle in Lesson 7, examining key characters like Tybalt in Lesson 8, and analysing the Prince's speech in Lesson 9. Throughout the plan, students engage in a variety of tasks that encourage them to explore the language, themes, and characters of "Romeo and Juliet" in depth, with plenty of opportunities for feedback and discussion to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the play.