Year 7
Imagery and rhythm in Shakespeare's language
In this lesson, pupils will learn about the fairy plot of the play we will look at and the characters involved, with an introduction to how imagery and rhythm is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorisation Tips will be used and they will learn about and act out the Wild Bank monologue.
Year 7
Imagery and rhythm in Shakespeare's language
In this lesson, pupils will learn about the fairy plot of the play we will look at and the characters involved, with an introduction to how imagery and rhythm is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorisation Tips will be used and they will learn about and act out the Wild Bank monologue.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson students will learn about the fairy plot of the play and the characters involved, with an introduction to how Imagery and rhythm is used in Shakespeare's language. Memorization tips will be used and they will learn about and act out the Wild Bank monologue.
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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5 Questions
Q1.
What did Shakespeare write?
Books
Newspaper articles
Q2.
Which one of these was NOT written by Shakespeare?
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Romeo and Juliet
Twelfth Night
Q3.
Is A Midsummer Night's Dream a...
Tragedy?
Q4.
Where is A Midsummer Night's Dream set?
A battlefield near Evesham, UK
A castle in Denmark
Q5.
True or False, the term rhythm is a regular and repeated pattern of words, sounds or movement?
False
5 Questions
Q1.
How many plots are in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
1
2
3
5
Q2.
What does Oberon want that Titania refuses to give him?
Her ability to perform magic
Her help
Her love
Q3.
How is Oberon planning to take revenge on Titania?
He is going to stop her from being able to cast magic
He is going to try to steal the Indian Prince from her
Q4.
What is imagery?
The natural rhythm of a piece of text written by Shakespeare.
Q5.
In the monologue we worked on today, what imagery was Shakespeare trying to create for the audience?
A grassy bank
A wooded landscape