Exploring Romeo and Juliet: AQA GCSE Exam Prep

Exploring Romeo and Juliet: AQA GCSE Exam Prep

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to recall key knowledge about Romeo and Juliet for the AQA GCSE exam.

What do you already know about Romeo and Juliet?

Who Were Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, depicting the love story of two young individuals from feuding families.

Key Themes

Love, Fate, Conflict, and Youth are central themes in Romeo and Juliet, exploring the complexities of human emotions and societal pressures.

Literary Devices

Shakespeare uses poetic devices such as iambic pentameter, soliloquies, and metaphorical language to convey emotions and ideas.

Character Analysis

Explore the personalities and motivations of characters like Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, and Tybalt.

Historical Context

Discuss the societal norms and expectations of the time period in which the play is set, and how they influence the characters' actions.

Key Scenes

Analyze pivotal scenes such as the balcony scene and the tragic ending, highlighting their significance in the play.

Exam Preparation

Review sample exam questions and discuss effective strategies for answering them, focusing on understanding the assessment criteria.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.