1. OCR GCSE Literature Unit A1661: literary Heritage Linked Texts LO: to gain an overview of the topic, task and text connected to this unit.

2. This unit is about Shakespeare you will be required to study and then write about either a Film, an audio or a live performance of the play Romeo and Juliet

3. Candidates will need to: 1. Study the chosen Shakespeare play (informal supervision – teacher direction, group work) Study and become familiar with the events, characters and themes of Romeo and Juliet

4. One task is set on the Shakespeare text studied linked to a film, audio version or live performance. Candidates will need to 1. Study the chosen Shakespeare play (informal supervision – teacher direction, group work) 2. Study the performed version of the play (informal supervision - teacher direction, group work)

5. Candidates will need to: 1. Study the chosen Shakespeare play (informal supervision – teacher direction, group work) 2. Study the performed version of the play (informal supervision - teacher direction, group work) 3. Carry out relevant research using available resources (limited supervision – support texts, library, internet)

6. Candidates will need to: 1. Study the chosen Shakespeare play (informal supervision – teacher direction, group work) 2. Study the performed version of the play (informal supervision - teacher direction, group work) 3. Carry out relevant research using available resources (limited supervision – support texts, library, internet) 4. Produce an extended piece of work as a response to the set task (formal supervision – direct supervision at all times, can be in the classroom, internet and e-mail are not permitted)

7. Unit outline Why is it important to attend every lesson? Lesson 1Lesson 2Lesson 3Lesson 4 Week 1 overview Introduction to topic, tasks and play Developing knowledge of play Shakespeare’s time- putting the play in context Zeffirelli film viewing 1 Week 2 Film conventions Zeffirelli film viewing 2 Zeffirelli film viewing 3 Focus on the play’s characters (Romeo’s introduction) Focus on play themes, characters and events Week 3 Film 1 & task practise Mise en scene Lighting and Mise en scene CONTROLED CONDITIONS 1: practise writing an answer Week 4 Film 1 & task practise Sound Scene transition and camera angles. Feedback & assessment of CC1. How to write an answer Comparing film interpretations Week 5 CONTROLED CONDITIONS preparation CC Week 6CC

8. Romeo & Juliet PREDICTIONS TASK: in pairs, read through the list and tick the statements you believe to be true about the play (5)(5)

9. Watch and listen to the short summary to check your answers...

10. Correct your answers as we discuss them...

11. OCR GCSE Literature Unit A1661: literary Heritage Linked Texts LO: to gain an overview of the topic, tasks and play Did we manage our LO?