Year 6 - English
Exploring vocabulary relating to the duel scene
Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': diary and narrative writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to empathise with and understand different characters in one of Shakespeare's iconic plays. They write a diary entry from Juliet's perspective, a climactic narrative scene based on the duel scene and begin to debate around a key question raised from the play.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore a wide range of rich vocabulary that can be used to add descriptive detail to a retelling of the duel scene from Act III Scene 1 in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Key Notes
- The duel scene in Act III Scene 1 has a tense, pacy atmosphere.
- When we write, we can choose vocabulary that will build this specific atmosphere.
- We will need to know vocabulary specific to duelling in order to describe it in a tense, pacy manner.
- We can also select specific vocabulary to show the characters' emotions during the duel.
- Using drama to explore vocabulary can help pupils to understand it more deeply.
Vocabulary To Learn
- duel: a contest with deadly weapons between two people, used to settle an argument
- vocabulary: words and phrases we choose to communicate details to the reader
- atmosphere: the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text
- emotions: strong feelings that result from a person's circumstances, mood or relationships with others
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it challenging to understand the duelling terms.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The duel scene in Act III Scene 1 has a tense, pacy atmosphere. When we write, we can choose vocabulary that will build this specific atmosphere.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'duel'
a contest with deadly weapons between two people, used to settle an argument.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may find it challenging to understand the duelling terms. Correction: Model each to pupils - it does not matter if it is technically perfect - and have them practise acting them out repeatedly.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Debating a question raised by Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' Study Guide
- Exploring Act III Scene 1 in 'Romeo and Juliet' Study Guide
- Exploring Juliet's emotions after meeting Romeo Study Guide
- Generating vocabulary for Juliet's diary entry Study Guide
- Planning Juliet's diary entries Study Guide
- Planning the duel scene Study Guide
- Understanding themes, characters and plot in 'Romeo and Juliet' Study Guide
- Writing the first half of Juliet's diary entry Study Guide
- Writing the first half of the duel scene Study Guide
- Writing the second half of Juliet's diary entry Study Guide
- Writing the second half of the duel scene Study Guide
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