a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work

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

everything that happens to someone during their life, including what will happen in the future

the ability to act and make choices independent of any outside influence

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in '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

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are called "star-{{ }}" lovers in the prologue.

'Established or decided in advance' is the definition of...

'A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work' is the definition of which of the following?

'Everything that happens to someone during their life, including what will happen in the future' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are said to come from the "__________ loins" of their parents.

In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo and Juliet are referred to as being "death-{{ }}".

'The act of doing or saying something again' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?

Which of the following best describes the form of the sonnet?

'The study of the movements and positions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars in the belief that they affect the character and lives of people' is the definition of...

'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'?

having your destiny predetermined and controlled by others

feeling emotionally manipulated into making certain decisions

'Free will' means which of the following?

The word 'fatal' means 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.

Exploring how the prologue sets up the theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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