Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May 14 WEEKS UNTIL EXAMS!! What parent-child relationships are explored in Romeo and Juliet? What social views/messages could Shakespeare have been trying to get across in these? 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration A B C D

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Homework – Revise Shakespeare ready for mini mock on Monday 5th March – focus on Shakespeare’s social views Use the internet to help you find new perspectives! 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Mark scheme descriptors: Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Mark scheme descriptors: Band 4 – level 5 – clear understanding Band 5 – Level 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration Band 6 – level 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

AO3 Context and Social Views GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Context – recap! Make detailed but concise notes as you watch this clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsG1Y_BTjTc Any surprising or new knowledge? 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

AO3 Context and Social Views GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Context – recap! Make detailed but concise notes as we go through the slideshow. http://www.slideshare.net/dianecurtis/romeo-and-juliet-social-and-historical-context-pwpt 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Sins (including suicide and bigamy) Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Find examples in the play of… Sins (including suicide and bigamy) Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! Bigamy - the offence of marrying someone while already married to another person. 5 minutes 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Why include these events? What was Shakespeare’s message? As we discuss: in a different colour so it stands out, add this to your notes. Strictly religious – Catholic believed in sins and punishment (although family is punished for suicides), Juliet being forced into marriage – as a woman had no say in her own life, Shakespeare seems to blame high status families for overlooking children’s desires and forcing them into things they don’t want to do 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Find examples in the play of… Children as property Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! 5 minutes 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Why include this theme? What was Shakespeare’s message? As we discuss: in a different colour so it stands out, add this to your notes. Younger generation seen (as so often even today) as less wise and unable to make own decisions – retaliate and do what they want anyway – if they did not have to hide it wouldn’t have been tragic ending 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Women as inferior to men Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Find examples in the play of… Women as inferior to men Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! 5 minutes 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Why include this theme? What was Shakespeare’s message? As we discuss: in a different colour so it stands out, add this to your notes. Shakespeare showing gender roles – when undermining males/presenting them as aggressive or controlling he perhaps highlights women as their superiors? Showing Juliet’s determination and abilities in pursuing her love for Romeo 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Courtly love vs Nurse’s love for Juliet Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Find examples in the play of… Courtly love vs Nurse’s love for Juliet Ensure you analyse key words/techniques used! 5 minutes 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Why include this theme? What was Shakespeare’s message? As we discuss: in a different colour so it stands out, add this to your notes. Shakespeare showing views on higher classes avoiding bringing up their own children and damage it can cause. Nurse has more involvement with J and J cares more about her opinions 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

Romeo and Juliet GCSE Literature Paper 1 Mon 22nd May Why is it important to include a critical reflection on Shakespeare’s views in your responses? How can you ensure you are doing this throughout your essays? Shakespeare showing views on higher classes avoiding bringing up their own children and damage it can cause. Nurse has more involvement with J and J cares more about her opinions 5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration