Exploring vocabulary relating to the duel scene
I can explore a wide range of rich vocabulary that can be used to add descriptive detail to a retelling of the duel scene from Act III Scene 1 in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Exploring vocabulary relating to the duel scene
I can explore a wide range of rich vocabulary that can be used to add descriptive detail to a retelling of the duel scene from Act III Scene 1 in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The duel scene in Act III Scene 1 has a tense, pacy atmosphere.
- When we write, we can choose vocabulary that will build this specific atmosphere.
- We will need to know vocabulary specific to duelling in order to describe it in a tense, pacy manner.
- We can also select specific vocabulary to show the characters' emotions during the duel.
- Using drama to explore vocabulary can help pupils to understand it more deeply.
Keywords
Duel - a contest with deadly weapons between two people, used to settle an argument
Vocabulary - words and phrases we choose to communicate details to the reader
Atmosphere - the feeling or mood created in a section or whole of a text
Emotions - strong feelings that result from a person's circumstances, mood or relationships with others
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to understand the duelling terms.
Model each to pupils - it does not matter if it is technically perfect - and have them practise acting them out repeatedly.
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