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Which subject	Literature
What topic	romeo and juliet
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan for Literature: Romeo and Juliet

Topic

Romeo and Juliet

Objectives

• Understand the key themes and characters in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
• Analyse the language and literary devices used in the play.
• Foster critical thinking and discussion about the consequences of love and feud.
• Encourage collaboration and communication among students.

Materials

• Copies of "Romeo and Juliet" (excerpts)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Handout with key themes and character notes
• Sticky notes (for student participation)

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

Literature

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on the study of Shakespearean texts, literary analysis, and developing critical thinking skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the play and its significance. Discuss themes of love, conflict, and fate.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 minutes	Distribute selected excerpts; read together or in pairs, focusing on key dialogues that highlight character emotions.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	Divide the class into small groups to discuss specific themes. Provide guiding questions on sticky notes.
4	Class Sharing	3 minutes	Groups share insights from their discussions without requiring formal presentations.
5	Reflection & Homework	2 minutes	Assign a short written reflection on how the themes of love and feud are relevant today; collect homework at end of lesson.

Homework

Students will write a short reflection (250 words) on how the themes of love and family feud in "Romeo and Juliet" relate to modern society. Homework will be collected at the end of the lesson for assessment.

Additional Notes

• Encourage all students to participate, ensuring that quieter students have opportunities to contribute during group discussions.
• Use scaffolding techniques to support students who may struggle with the text.
• Differentiated support can be provided by pairing stronger students with those who may need more assistance during group work.

Lesson script