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Learning episode 1Learning goals
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare
I think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: context
Can I show an understanding of the context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowThis term we are going to be studying the Shakespearean play ‘Romeo and Juliet’. In the space below, take five minutes to record everything you already know about Romeo and Juliet.
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New knowledge: Is Romeo and Juliet based upon a true story?Romeo and Juliet originates from a tradition of tragic love stories. One of the earliest references to the names Montague and Capulet is from Dante’s Divine Comedy, who mentions the Montecchi (Montagues) and the Cappelletti (Capulets) in canto six of Purgatorio:
Come and see, you who are negligent,
Montagues and Capulets, Monaldi and Filippeschi
One lot already grieving, the other in fear.
History records the name of the family Montague as being lent to a political party in Verona, but that of the Capulets as from a Cremonese family, both of whom play out their conflict in Lombardy as a whole rather than within the confines of Verona. Allied to rival political factions, the parties are grieving because their endless warfare has led to the destruction of both parties, rather than a grief from the loss of their ill-fated offspring as the play sets forth. However, the legend states that a girl from one faction killed herself after her lover from the other faction was killed in the fighting. Everyone felt so sorry for her that she was buried in consecrated ground under the church, even though she committed suicide. Even today, in Verona, there are still the houses of the two families, nowadays of course called Romeo’s house and Juliet’s house with its famous balcony.
New knowledge: In this learning episode, we are going to begin watching a film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by Baz Luhrmann (0.00-18.46). At the start of the play, we are introduced to the two warring families: the Montagues and the Capulets.
Pen to paper:
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What do we learn about ‘Romeo and Juliet’ from the prologue?
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‘Biting your thumb’ is an insult. Why do you think Shakespeare has the Montague do this at the start of the play?
The Prince says there have been ‘three civil brawls’. What does this tell you about the Prince and his control over Verona?
What advice does Benvolio give Romeo about Rosaline?
What does Paris ask Lord Capulet?
How does Lord Capulet respond?
ReflectionAt the start of the play, Romeo might have been considered a courtly lover. Courtly love was / is non-physical love; it is the worshipping of the lady in waiting.
Characteristics of the courtly lover:
Sighs and groans – wants to be alone Unkempt and dishevelled Can’t sleep Walks alone in the early hours Melancholy Courteous and chivalrous Gallant and brave Truthful – generous Defends his lady’s honour Noble and aristocratic
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Secretive Writers poetry to / about the one desired Swears never-ending love Willing (eager?) to die for his mistress
One of the reasons for the lover’s melancholy is that his adoration of his mistress is not returned. An essential quality in this convention is that the mistress is unattainable, for whatever reasons. Unreturned love is termed unrequited love. Hence, the sighs and groans, the solitary wandering (to ponder over the problems faced by this) etc.
Key question: to what extent might we consider Romeo to be a courtly lover at the start of the play?
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Learning episode 2Learning goals
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare
I think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: Context
Can I show an understanding of context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowRecap questions:
1. What evidence is there to suggest Romeo and Juliet is based upon true events?
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2. What do we learn about the Montagues and the Capulets at the start of the play?
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3. What evidence is there to suggest the Prince does not have control of Verona?
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4. What is a courtly lover?
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5. Identify three characteristics of a courtly lover.
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6. What evidence is there to suggest Romeo is a courtly lover at the start of the play?
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7. Who wishes to marry Juliet at the start of the play?
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8. Synthesise the reactions to Paris and his desire to marry Juliet. Consider the reactions of Lord Capulet, the Nurse, Lady Capulet and Juliet.
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New knowledge: context – Queen MabIn the extract we are going to watch today, Mercutio – Romeo’s friend makes a reference to Queen Mab. Queen Mab is a fair that races through the brains of those asleep and causes them to dream about specific things.
New knowledge: Romeo and JulietIn this learning episode, we are going to continue watching the film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet (18.45-45.05). In the section we are going to watch today, Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time and fall in love, before realising they are from opposing families.
Pen to paper: tracking the narrative
How does the music change when Romeo and Juliet first set eyes on each other? What can we infer as a result?
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What does Romeo see in his mind?
Reflection
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How do Romeo and Juliet react when they learn each other’s true identities?
What agreement do Romeo and Juliet come
to?
Romeo and Juliet have met, fallen in love and agreed to marry each other rather quickly. Look at the statements below. Which do you agree with and why?
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Learning goalsTo be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William
ShakespeareI think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: Context
Can I show an understanding of the context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowRecap questions:
1. Who is Queen Mab and what significant role does she play in Romeo and Juliet?
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2. How does Romeo’s attitude towards love differ from his friends? Why do you think this is?
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3. How do Romeo and Juliet immediately react to each other? What clues are there to suggest their feelings are special?
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4. When Tybalt discovers Romeo is at the party, how does he react?
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5. How do Romeo and Juliet respond when they learn their true identities?
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6. What arrangement do Romeo and Juliet make?
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New knowledge: the sonnet11
A sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines which follows a strict rhyme scheme of ABAB/CDCD/EFEF/GG. The word ‘sonnet’ derives form the Italian word ‘sonetto’ which means little poem / little song and are usually associated with love. The structure of a typical Italian sonnet of the time included two parts that together formed a compact form of argument. First the octave, which forms the proposition, describing a problem or question, followed by a sestet which proposes a resolution.
The sonnet that is used when Romeo and Juliet meet is unusual because it has two individual voices. Other than that it is a sonnet as it follows the correct rhyme scheme, rhythm and structure as a traditional Shakespearean sonnet.
Pen to paper: what do learn from the sonnet Romeo and Juliet perform when they first meet?
Look at the sonnet performed by Romeo and Juliet when they first meet. What do you think they are saying to each other?
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What reference does the Friar make to Rosaline?
Challenge question: how does the sonnet form help to set apart the love Romeo and Juliet have for each other from everything else?
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New knowledgeIn the section that we are going to watch today (45.05-57.32), Romeo and Juliet seek the Friar and Nurse’s help to join them in marriage.
Pen to paper: tracking the narrative
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How do Romeo’s friends react to his conversing with the Nurse?
ReflectionDo you think that Friar Laurence and the nurse are wise to help the young lovers with their plan to marry? Fully explain why or why not.
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Learning episode 4Learning goals
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare
I think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: Context
Can I show an understanding of the context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowRecap questions:
1. What is a sonnet and why were sonnets used?
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2. How does the sonnet in Romeo and Juliet help to separate their love from everything else in the play?
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3. Who does Romeo turn to for support in marrying Juliet?
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4. What is his reaction to the news that Romeo wishes to be married to Juliet?
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5. How does the nurse react to news of the marriage?
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6. What evidence is there to suggest the nurse and Juliet are close?
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How does Mercutio react to Romeo’s refusal to fight Tybalt?
New knowledge: honourDuring Shakespeare’s time, plenty of people would have been armed. In fact, one of the marks of a gentleman was the right to carry a sword. Duels were a frequent occurrence. Duelling was seen as a way to settle an argument that men felt wasn’t negotiable. Duels were not supposed to be conducted in public and the intention was not to hurt or kill your opponent but to demonstrate that you were honourable enough to risk being hurt or killed yourself. If you were challenged to a duel, it would be expected for a man to take up the challenge and fight. This would be in order to protect their honour and the family name. A refusal to duel would mean the man would be viewed as a coward and their family honour would be depleted.
New knowledge: tracking the textIn this learning episode we are going to watch an extract (57.32-1.15.25) in which Tybalt, having recognised Romeo at the Capulet Ball challenges Romeo to a duel.
Pen to paper:
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How does Romeo respond to Mercutio’s death?
Why do you think Romeo says this?
How does the Friar respond to Romeo when he arrives to see him?
Imagine the Friar and the Nurse have a Facebook chat – what would their response to the events in this scene be?
ReflectionRomeo: loyal or reckless?
Some people might argue that Romeo acts in an incredibly loyal way to Juliet which demonstrates the strength of his love for her. Others, however, might suggest that Romeo is reckless. He puts a girl he has only just met before both his family and his best friend. What do you think? Should Romeo be commended for his loyalty or shunned for his reckless behaviour?
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Learning episode 5Learning goals
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare
I think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: context
Can I show an understanding of the context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowRecap questions:
1. What is a duel?
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2. Why were duels common during Shakespeare’s time?
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3. If you were challenged to a duel, why were you expected to participate?
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4. Why does Tybalt want to challenge Romeo to a duel?
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5. Why does Romeo refuse?
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6. What does this suggest about the strength of his feeling towards Juliet?
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7. How does Mercutio respond and why does he respond in this way?
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8. What happens as a result?
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9. What are Mercutio’s final words and how is this an example of foreshadowing?
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10. How does Romeo respond?
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11. Why does Romeo describe himself as ‘fortune’s fool’?
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12. What is the Friar’s attitude towards Romeo?
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New knowledge: arranged marriagesDuring the Renaissance, when this play was set, marriages were arranged by the fathers of the young couple. Parents would desire for their child to marry within their class or above it. This is because parents could benefit from a marriage. Dowries, properties, political alignments might all appear as a result of an arranged marriage. In addition, a family’s social status could be improved as a result of marriage. Women were expected to obey their family’s wishes and go ahead with the marriage, regardless of their own personal feelings.
New knowledgeIn this learning episode we are going to see how Juliet responds when she is informed of her arranged marriage to Paris (1.15.25-1.35.15).
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Are you surprised by anyone’s reaction?
Pen to paper: tracking the narrative
How does Paris greet Juliet?
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These times of woe, afford no time to woo. What is your
How does Juliet greet Paris?When Juliet goes to see the Friar, what is his plan and
what are the potential problems with the plan?
Does the Friar’s plan work?
What happens to the message for
Romeo?
How does Romeo react when he hears the news
about Juliet?
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Reflection
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Learning episode 6Learning goals
To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare
I think I can
To be extending, we need to be able to What are we learning?
AO1: Inference and interpretation
AO3: Context
Can I show an understanding of the context?Can I show an understanding of key details within the narrative of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?Can I show a developed response to ‘Romeo and Juliet’ which is soundly related to the text?
Do it nowRecap questions:
1. What is an arranged marriage?
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2. How did parents seek to benefit from an arranged marriage?
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3. Who has come to see Juliet and why?
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4. How does Juliet react to news of her impending marriage?
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5. Is Capulet’s reaction too severe?
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6. Are you surprised by the Nurse’s reaction?
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7. Why does Juliet go to see the Friar?
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8. What is the Friar’s plan?
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9. Why does Romeo not get the message?
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10. How does Romeo react when he learns of Juliet’s ‘death’?
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New knowledgeIn this learning episode we are going to see how the story ends (1.35.00-the end)
Pen to paper: tracking the narrative
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What is Romeo’s plan when he learns of Juliet’s death?
ReflectionNow we have watched the whole film adaptation, construct a summary of the key events in the play below to show how much of the play you have understood.
Challenge: go back to your original thought shower about Romeo and Juliet, what else could you add now?
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What is Juliet’s reaction when Romeo takes the poison?
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