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How do stories shape our understanding of the world and ourselves?

This lesson helps students strengthen their rewritten scenes from Romeo and Juliet by focusing on revision techniques, word choice, and peer feedback. Through structured writing exercises, students will learn how small adjustments in dialogue, tone, and structure can enhance meaning and character development.

What’s Included?
Full Lesson Plan – A structured guide with clear objectives and activities.
Starter Task: Why Revision Matters – Students compare different versions of a short passage and discuss:
How does word choice affect tone?
How do small edits improve clarity?
Goal-Setting for Revision – Students set specific goals for improving their scene based on feedback.
Editing & Refinement Checklist – Students review their work and focus on:
Clear dialogue and logical progression.
Consistent tone and style.
Meaningful changes to strengthen the scene.
Shakespearean-style language or a modern adaptation.
Writing Time (30 minutes) – Students refine their scene, focusing on clarity, flow, and engagement.
Peer Feedback Session – Students exchange scenes and provide structured feedback using sentence starters:
“One thing that really stood out was…”
“I was engaged by…”
“A small change that could make a big impact is…”
Exit Task: Reflection & Final Edits – Students reflect on feedback and identify one key revision to improve their scene.
Key Skills Developed:
Enhancing creative writing through revision
Applying constructive feedback to improve storytelling
Understanding how small changes influence meaning
Engaging in collaborative critique and discussion
This lesson is ideal for GCSE English teachers looking to help students develop their writing skills while deepening their understanding of Romeo and Juliet.

Reminder: This lesson follows the Socratic Circle Workbook, available in Lesson 1. Find Lesson 1 and the full bundle in my TES resources for a structured approach to Romeo and Juliet.

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