Year 7 - English
Improving an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest'
'The Tempest'
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about the plot and characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', and read sections of the play. They explore how Prospero treats Ariel, Caliban and Miranda, and write monlogues from their perspectives. Finally, they write and perform their own monologues inspired by the play.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand how to review and edit your work.
Key Notes
- Having accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar allows your work to be clearly understood.
- Using synonyms for key words in the question shows a secure understanding of the task.
- Responding to feedback helps to elevate your work.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Grammar: Grammar refers to the rules about how words change and combine to make accurate sentences.
- Elevate: To elevate something means to improve it.
- Editing: Editing is the process of making changes to an answer to improve it.
- Ambitious: If something is ambitious then it takes a lot of skill and effort to be successful.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That proofreading is a waste of time.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Having accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar allows your work to be clearly understood. Using synonyms for key words in the question shows a secure understanding of the task.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Grammar'
Grammar refers to the rules about how words change and combine to make accurate sentences.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That proofreading is a waste of time. Correction: Proofreading helps you to spot errors that might hinder the readers' understanding of your work.
More Lessons In This Unit
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- Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue Study Guide
- Consolidating our understanding of the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Constructing a debate on the presentation of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue from the perspective of Caliban from 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Crafting a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero and Caliban's relationship in Act 1 Scene 2 of 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Prospero's power over Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring Shakespearean theatre as a sensory experience Study Guide
- Exploring the power dynamics between Prospero and Ariel in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Exploring the treatment of Caliban in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Introducing the role and presentation of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Planning an essay on Prospero's power over Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Revising the theme of inequality in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Structuring an imaginative monologue in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding Caliban's role and presentation in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the characters of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the perspective of an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the plot of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Understanding the portrayal of Miranda in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a diary in the voice of Miranda from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing a monologue in Ariel's voice from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing about Prospero's treatment of Ariel in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing an essay on Prospero's treatment of Caliban in 'The Tempest' Study Guide
- Writing the monologue of an outsider in relation to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' Study Guide
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