KS3 Romeo & Juliet: Act 3.5 and 4.1

Designed for year 8, these lessons ask students to consider the significance of setting, the dynamic between Juliet and her father, and the presentation of Juliet. They key concept explored in both lessons is the presentation of Juliet as either a victim or a strong, independent-minded woman.

This resource features two lessons that include:

• close analysis of day/night setting choices
• a drama activity to explore different interpretations of the conflict between Capulet and Juliet in act 3 scene 5
• An extended writing task where students consider either Juliet or Romeo’s emotions and experiences, and reflect on their choices as a diary entry. This task is also a suitable writing assessment
• close analysis of Juliet’s language in act 4 scene 1

Where relevant, all video links, additional resources, and suggestions for delivery are included in slide comments. These lessons would also be appropriate as year 11 GCSE revision.