Romeo & Juliet: Exploratory Essay Typed in class on Friday (May 20th), Monday (May 23rd) and Wednesday (May 25th) Due on Friday (May 27th)

Topics What is the importance of Roman mythology in the play? What is the importance of stars and planets in the play? Who should be blamed for Romeo and Juliet’s death?

Essay Structure Introduction 4 PEELA body paragraphs Conclusion Introduce the play, the playwright, a brief explanation of your topic, and a quick summary of your points 4 PEELA body paragraphs A different subtopic/point for each one At least one quote per paragraph Conclusion Summarise your points and present your final conclusion Highlight/underline the thesis statement (topic sentence) in the introduction

Assessment Objectives AO1 • Respond to texts critically and imaginatively; select and evaluate relevant textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations AO2 Explain how language, structure and form contribute to writers’ presentation of ideas, themes and settings Point Explanation Alternative view Audience Language analysis Words Techniques Impact

6.1 insightful exploratory response to task Band AOs Description 6 (26 – 30 marks) AO1, AO2 6.1 insightful exploratory response to task AO1 6.2 insightful exploratory response to text 6.3 analytical use of detail to support interpretation AO2 6.4 evaluation of Shakespeare’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on audience A02 6.5 convincing/imaginative interpretation of ideas/themes Band AOs Description 5 (21– 25 marks) AO1, AO2 5.1 exploratory response to task AO1 5.2 exploratory response to text 5.3 close analysis of detail to support interpretation AO2 5.4 analysis of Shakespeare’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on audience A02 5.5 exploration of ideas/themes

4.1 considered/qualified exploratory response to task Band AOs Description 4 (16– 20 marks) AO1, AO2 4.1 considered/qualified exploratory response to task AO1 4.2 considered/qualified exploratory response to text 4.3 details linked to interpretation AO2 4.4 appreciation/consideration of Shakespeare’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on audience A02 4.5 thoughtful consideration of ideas/themes Band AOs Description 3 (11– 15 marks) AO1, AO2 3.1 sustained response to elements of task AO1 3.2 sustained response to elements of text 3.3 effective use of details to support interpretation AO2 3.4 explanation of effect(s) of Shakespeare’s uses of language and/or structure and/or form and effects on audience A02 3.5 understanding of ideas/themes/feelings/attitudes