1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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.
5 – clear understanding 6/7 – thoughtful, developed consideration 8/9 – Convincing, critical analysis and exploration

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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