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

This lesson supports students as they finalise their rewritten scene and reflection on Romeo and Juliet. Using structured checklists, peer feedback, and independent editing time, students will ensure their work is clear, well-structured, and ready for submission.

• Full Lesson Plan – A structured guide with clear objectives and activities.
• Self-Edit Checklist – Rewritten Scene:
  • Is the scene structured correctly (play format: character names, stage directions, dialogue)?
  • Does the dialogue fit the characters and maintain consistency?
  • Have spelling, punctuation, and grammar been checked?
  • Are changes to the original scene clear and purposeful?
• Self-Edit Checklist – Reflection Writing:
  • Have I clearly explained why I made changes?
  • Have I discussed how my choices connect to key ideas in the play?
  • Is my writing well-organised and easy to follow?
• Peer Review Option:
  • Swap work with a partner for constructive feedback.
  • Make final improvements based on peer and self-evaluation.
• Final Writing & Editing Time (30 minutes):
  • Students refine their work before submission.
• Sentence Starters for Reflection:
  • The scene I adapted was…
  • One major change I made was…
  • This change highlights…
  • In Shakespeare’s version, the character of… is shown as…, but in my version…
  • By changing…, I wanted to highlight…
• Exit Task – Final Reflection:
  • One thing I learned from this project ¾±²õ…
  • My biggest takeaway from studying Romeo and Juliet ¾±²õ…

• Editing and refining creative writing for clarity and accuracy
• Applying structured feedback to improve work
• Developing confidence in reviewing and submitting writing

This lesson is ideal for GCSE English teachers looking to help students complete their final project with confidence while ensuring their work meets key writing and analysis standards.

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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