Year 7

The sonnet through time: 'Sonnet 18', Shakespeare

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    In this lesson, we will explore the key features of a Shakespearean sonnet, such as iambic pentameter, and discover one of Shakespeare's greatest sonnets, 'Sonnet 18'.
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    In this lesson, we will explore Shakespeare's use of language in 'Sonnet 18' and see how it develops the theme of love.
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    In this lesson, we will explore how Shakespeare uses structure to symbolise the theme of love in 'Sonnet 18'.
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    In this lesson, we will explore the meaning of 'Sonnet 18' and how to write about the poem and its themes.
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