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

This lesson explores Act 3, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Juliet’s emotional response to Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment. Through discussion and textual analysis, students will examine Juliet’s internal conflict between love and family, her emotional growth, and Shakespeare’s use of language to reveal her turmoil.

What’s Included?

• Full Lesson Plan – A structured guide with clear objectives and activities.
• Starter Task: Personal Dilemmas – Students reflect on a time when they had to choose between two equally important things (e.g., friendships, personal goals, family expectations) and discuss what influenced their decision.
• Act 3, Scene 2 Video Viewing – A performance of the scene to support comprehension.
• Close Reading Task – A 10-minute analysis, followed by a written summary of key events.
• Socratic Circle Discussion – A guided discussion exploring:
  • How does Juliet express her conflicting emotions about Romeo and Tybalt?
  • What does this scene reveal about Juliet’s maturity and independence?
  • How does Shakespeare’s use of metaphor and imagery highlight Juliet’s emotional struggle?
• Exit Task – Students write a short paragraph answering:
  • How do Juliet’s feelings in this scene demonstrate her growing maturity?
  • Do you think she made the right decision to remain loyal to Romeo over her family?

Key Skills Developed:

• Analysing Juliet’s character development and internal conflict
• Examining Shakespeare’s use of metaphor and language techniques
• Engaging in structured discussion and critical thinking
• Developing argument-building skills through literary analysis

This lesson is ideal for GCSE English teachers looking to help students critically explore Juliet’s emotional transformation and the complexities of love and loyalty.

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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