events or things that are done by characters in a narrative

where we use words to help someone imagine what something is like

a conversation between two or more people, written in a text or story

strong feelings that result from a person's circumstances, mood or relationships with others

Planning the duel scene

English

In this unit, pupils learn how Shakespeare explores multiple key themes throughout a single play. In 'The Windrush: Diary Writing', pupils will learn to develop their skills of writing a diary with emotion based on a significant historical event.

In 'Shakespeare's Macbeth’: Narrative and Soliloquy Writing', pupils learnt about character, plot and theme in a Shakespearean play for the first time. In this unit, pupils will learn how Shakespeare explores multiple key themes throughout a single play.’

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': diary and narrative writing

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

"Mercutio's dead and now one of us must follow him!"

Match each characters to what they might say in the scene we've described. 

Which element of a narrative is shown here? 'Mercutio’s sharp rapier glittered in the bright sun of the city square.'

Which element of a narrative is shown here? 'Romeo rushed towards Mercutio and held his arms. At that moment, Tybalt struck.'

Match the events of the scene to the emotions Romeo feels during each event.

Which pair of words best fills the gaps in the following sentence? 'Tybalt __________ at Mercutio, who __________ too late.'

because it's where the characters and setting are introduced

because it's the high point of the drama and action

because it's where the problems in the plot are resolved

because it's where the tension first begins to rise

Why is the duel scene in Act III Scene 1 part of the climax of the narrative in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Friar Laurence marrying the pair in secret

Which events would be covered in a narrative retelling of the duel scene?

Which pair of words best fills the gaps in the following sentence? 'As Mercutio __________ to the side of the street, Tybalt __________ quickly off into an alleyway.'

Which of the following duelling moves are **defensive** moves? 

Which pair of words best fills the gap in the following sentence to show pain? 'As Mercutio __________ in pain, he __________ softly.'

Which words best describe the atmosphere of the duel scene?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Planning the duel scene

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.