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Iambic pentameter in Shakespeare's language

In this lesson, pupils will learn about the lovers' plot of the play and the characters involved. There will be an introduction to how iambic pentameter is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorisation tips will be used, and pupils will learn and act out Puck's announcement.

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Iambic pentameter in Shakespeare's language

In this lesson, pupils will learn about the lovers' plot of the play and the characters involved. There will be an introduction to how iambic pentameter is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorisation tips will be used, and pupils will learn and act out Puck's announcement.

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Key learning points

  1. Students will learn about the lovers' plot of the play and the characters involved. There will be an introduction to how iambic pentameter is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorization tips will be used and students will learn and act out Puck's Announcement.

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  • Physical activity required.

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Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is name of the King of the Fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Mustard Seed
Correct answer: Oberon
Puck
Titania
Q2.
What is the name of the Queen of the Fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Helena
Hermia
Hippolyta
Correct answer: Titania
Q3.
How many plots are there in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
1
2
3
Correct answer: 4
5
Q4.
What is a monologue?
Correct answer: A long speech which is spoken by just one character.
A section of dialogue between several characters.
A section of dialogue between two characters.
Q5.
True or false: all of Shakespeare's plays were written in iambic pentameter?
Correct answer: False
True

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Q1.
What are the names of the four lovers in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Hamlet, Helena, Lysander and Demetrius
Hermia, Helena, Leonato and Demetrius
Correct answer: Hermia, Helena, Lysander and Demetrius
Hermia, Helena, Lysander and Desdemona
Q2.
At the start of the play, who does Hermia want to marry?
Demetrius
Correct answer: Lysander
Q3.
Who does Helena want to marry?
Correct answer: Demetrius
Lysander
Q4.
What is iambic pentameter?
A rhythm of speech that involves 4 beats.
Correct answer: A rhythm of speech that involves 5 beats.
A rhythm of speech that involves no rhythm.
A rhythm of speech that involves random beats.
Q5.
What does one iamb sound like?
Correct answer: bah BOM!
bah BOM! bah BOM!
bah BOM! bah BOM! bah BOM!
bah BOM! bah BOM! bah BOM!bah BOM! bah BOM!

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UnitDrama / Acting Shakespeare: Monologues from A Midsummer Night's Dream

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