Shakespeare: Power and Conflict – 20-Lesson KS3 Scheme (Foundation for KS4 Study)
This 20-lesson scheme is designed for KS3 students as a structured introduction to Shakespeare, preparing them for the demands of KS4. It focuses on building knowledge of key themes, characters, and techniques through short, accessible extracts before students move on to analysing full texts at GCSE.
What’s Included in Every Lesson:
A clear key question
A new vocabulary term with tasks
A focused, guided main activity
A short final task (often creative or reflective)
Consistent routines and clear instructions for independent working
Sample Key Questions from the Scheme:
What makes a theme ‘universal’?
Are great leaders made by choice or chosen by fate?
Can love give someone power over another person?
How is conflict created through deceit?
What makes a character truly tragic?
How does dramatic irony make a scene more powerful?
Can betrayal ever be justified?
How can structure and language help us write like Shakespeare?
How do rhythm and imagery reveal Macbeth’s despair?
Focus Areas:
Theme and character exploration
Language and structure analysis
Soliloquies, sonnets, and Shakespearean devices
Conflict in relationships
Creative and analytical writing
Speaking, listening, and discussion
Why Use This Scheme?
This unit gives students a solid grounding in the core knowledge and skills they’ll need at GCSE: understanding theme, analysing character, working with structure and language, and writing with purpose. It helps make the transition to full-text analysis more manageable and meaningful.
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