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

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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