PEE TIME!

Choose a description and write a paragraph that explains why

Shakespeare has used it.
In Act 2, scene 2 Shakespeare has used a ___________________ when
he describes___________________________ . For example,
Romeo/Juliet says: ____________________________________ .
Shakespeare has used this to show the
audience______________________.
This is a very basic way to write your paragraph, you can make it A LOT
better!
Level 5
My comments show some
awareness of the effect of
the writers language
choices
Level 6
I sometimes draw
together comments on
how the writers language
choices contribute to the
overall effect on the
reader
Level 7
I have some appreciation
of how the writers
language choices
contribute to the overall
effect on the reader
WHY DOES
SHAKESPEARE USE
LITERARY DEVICES?

To understand why Shakespeare uses literary devices.
To be able to explain the effects of a literary device.

Home Learning: Complete worksheet for Monday 25
th
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ACT 2, SCENE 2
Romeo: Oh look its Juliet, shes fit.
Juliet: I wish my family werent so annoying and I could marry
Romeo.
Romeo: I love you Juliet.
Juliet: I love you too.
Romeo: I love you lots.
Juliet: I love you lots too.
Romeo: Lets meet again.
Juliet: Ok, I cant wait.
Romeo: Goodnight, love you.
Juliet: Goodnight, love you too.
How effective is this?

What would make it
better?
What are these common metaphors?
WHY DO WE USE METAPHORS AND
SIMILES?
Dont confuse metaphors and similes!

If the description uses like or as it is a
simile.
Describe the clouds using a simile.
Challenge: Describe the clouds using a metaphor.
Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art
though Romeo?
What descriptions have I
used to create my
image?
YOUR TURN GET CREATIVE!
Read through Act 2, scene 2 and find some descriptions
that Shakespeare uses.

Draw a picture to show the image you have in your
mind and label it with your quote.
Challenge: Identify the technique Shakespeare has
used.

Explain why it is effective.
PEER ASSESS
Using your reading level ladders, describe one thing they
have done well.

Write one target that will help them progress in their
assessment.
Write neater
Write more
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