Exploring Act III Scene 1 in ‘Romeo and Juliet’
I can work out the meaning of Shakespeare’s language in Act III Scene 1 and I can act out parts of the scene, showing appropriate emotions.
Exploring Act III Scene 1 in ‘Romeo and Juliet’
I can work out the meaning of Shakespeare’s language in Act III Scene 1 and I can act out parts of the scene, showing appropriate emotions.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The conflict between the Montagues and Capulets comes to a head in Act III Scene 1.
- In this scene, Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge, leading to his banishment from Verona.
- We can infer the meaning of Early Modern English when we know the meaning of certain key archaic terms.
- Lines in the original script also give us clues for how characters feel and think.
- When acting, we can show these emotions through our movements, tone of voice and body language.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to 'translate' the Shakespearean language.
Model your thinking as a reader, applying your knowledge of the scene to the words and drawing on your knowledge of familiar words to deduce the overall meaning.
Keywords
Conflict - a serious disagreement over a period of time
Duel - a contest with deadly weapons between two people, used to settle an argument
Play script - the written version of a play
Early Modern English - the stage of English language used from approximately the late 15th century to the late 17th century
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
responsible for looking after Juliet
her father
her cousin
the man her father wants her to marry
Exit quiz
6 Questions
swords
turn and fight me
are you
yes
yours