the development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power

certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented

Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

English

In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils focus on the role that Lady Macbeth plays in the downfall of her husband. In 'Macbeth: A Tragic Hero', pupils become more critical of Macbeth's own decisions, evaluating whether he could be considered a tragic hero.

In 'Othello', pupils explore the role that Desdemona played in her husband's downfall. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian Villain', pupils analyse the impact of Lady Macbeth's manipulation.

In this unit, pupils read and analyse 'Macbeth' by focusing on the role of Lady Macbeth in the tragedy. They start by reading the full play, before moving on to a close analysis of key characters and themes. They then zoom in on Lady Macbeth and develop an essay on her as a Machiaevellian villain

Shakespeare: first reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Match the discourse marker with the purpose.

"...shake the yoke of inauspicious stars". Romeo uses a metaphor here.

Which sentence contain an embedded quotation?

analyse evidence that supports the topic sentence

explain the specific focus of the paragraph

The purpose of an introduction to an analytical essay is to do which of the following?

'Established or decided in advance' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

general sentence about the text in relation to question

focus of question  (act/scene/chapter/character/theme)

Starting with the first, put the elements of an introduction in order from start to finish.

Starting with the first, put the elements of a conclusion in order from start to finish.

a sentence or two that explains your overarching argument

a sentence that explains the focus of the paragraph

Which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?

Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?

analysis of evidence that supports topic sentence

summary of paragraph with a clear focus on writer’s intentions

Match the single paragraph outline component with the definition.

'The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

A quotation that appears as part of an analytical sentence is an {{}} quotation.

'Certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented' is the definition of which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

Writing an essay on the role of fate in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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