Enhance your study of Act 1 of The Merchant of Venice with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will spark your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the intricate plot developments to the vivid portrayal of Venice’s society, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s masterpiece, The Merchant of Venice.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write or plan their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Antonio’s perspective exploring his thoughts and feelings about the agreement with Shylock.
➤ Write a persuasive letter from Bassanio to Shylock trying to convince him to lend the requested amount. It should demonstrate Bassanio’s desperation and his commitment to repay the loan.
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