KS3 English

In this lesson, we will introduce the magical forest and explore how it is a contrast to ancient Athens. We will explore the King and Queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania, and their argumentative relationship wherein Oberon will seek revenge using a potion.

In this lesson, we will learn about how Helena truly feels and how this leads her to make a drastic decision! We will also introduce the idea of metaphor whilst looking at Helena's monologue.

In this lesson, we will look at Lysander and Hermia's dilemma. We will explore the difficulties they face and their crossroads.

In this lesson, we will look at the idea of a play within a play, and introduce the play's collective of ridiculous characters: the mechanicals. We will look at how Shakespeare interrupts the serious, romantic plot with comic relief.

In this lesson, we will determine who the four lovers are and most importantly who loves whom, introduce the idea of unrequited love, and explore a monologue.

In this lesson, we will discover the narrative of 'The Devil in Cardiff - Huw Fryer Jones' from 'Telling Tales' by Patience Agbabi. We will be unravelling Agbabi's message within the tale.

In this lesson, we will look at the conflict between Egeus and Hermia, and the idea of patriarchy. We will learn about the struggles that Hermia faces.

In this lesson, we will explore the theme of rule and order in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We will look at Theseus' role as the Duke of Athens.

In this lesson, we will explore who Shakespeare is, the differences between plays and novels, and the structure of a Shakespearean comedy.

In this lesson, we will learn about 'The Friar's Tale' from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'. We will explore the character of the Friar in detail.