Cem English Institute

Level: Intermediate

Aims:

That sts will be able:

To contextualize a scene in Shakespeares play

N of sts: 15

To increase students interest in and awareness of drama in general

Time: 120 min

to develop reading skills

Age: 14/15

to practise writing and speaking

Skills

Interaction
pattern
Anticipated problems

to activate prior knowledge,

board
to express their ideas

Speaking

T/sts

The sts might not know

what a compliment is, the
T can act the examples.

Activity 2

The sts are explained that

compliments can vary in
intensity: they can be friendly,
romantic, or cheesy, meaning
that the compliment is just too
exaggerated to be taken seriously.
(You are the best cook in the
universe!). The sts have to look at
the six compliments in the
10 min
worksheet, and decide which
compliments are friendly, which
are romantic and which are
cheesy. The correction of the
activity will be discussed. Also,
the sts have to say which
compliments they
would/wouldnt like to receive,
and why.

to select and recognize

information, to share
opinions

Reading

solo work

The statements could be

confusing for them.

Activity 3

The t sks the sts about the story

of Romeo and Juliet. If there are
sts who dont know or dont
remember it, they can read a
summary provided by the T.
15 min
Then, the sts will look at a picture
(the balcony scene) and they will
discuss some questions in small
groups. Each group will give their
opinions to the rest of the class.

to contextualize, to give
opinion, to share ideas, to
personalize the topic, to
practise fluency

group
work

Some sts might not know

about Romeo and Juliet,
so the T will provide a
brief summary of the
story.

Type of activity

Description

Time

Opening activity

The T greets the sts and write the

word "compliment" on the board.
The t asks the sts if they know
what a compliment is. The T asks 10 min
them if they can give an example,
in order to engaged them and
introduce Shakespeares text.

Objectives

Resources

worksheet

worksheet and
picture

Reading and
speaking

Activity 4

The T asks the sts if they know,

or can guess, what the expression
love at first sight means, and if
we have a similar expression in
our own language. The sts are
going to read a speech from
Romeo and Juliet. Romeo is
standing below Juliets balcony
watching her, although she cant
see him because it is dark. The T 20 min
explains that Romeo talks about
Juliet in a very complimentary
way and compares her to different
things. The sts have to guess what
compliments Romeo gives Juliet
and what he compares her to. The
ideas will be written on the board.
After that they sts read the text
and answer the questions.

to expeculate, to guess, to
make predictions/ (after
doing the activity) to check worksheet
predictions, to find specific
information in the text

speaking,
reading and
writing

T/sts and The text might be difficult

Solo work for them

Activity 5

The sts are asked to read the five10 min

line speech and answer two
questions.

to practise reading for gist worksheet

reading

If the reading is difficult

Solo work the T can provide them
the modern version

Activity 6 Fill in the gaps

In pairs, the sts have to read the

15 min
text and fill in the missing words.

to practise close reading

worksheet

reading

If the reading is difficult

Pair work the T can provide them
the modern version

to discuss, to personalize
the topic, to share ideas

a sheet of paper
with the
questions

speaking

group
work

writing

They might need

Solo work
dictionaries. -they can use
or pair
their cell phones or the
work
computer.

Activity 7 Discussion

Activity 8 Writing

The sts will discuss in groups:

Are you a romantic person? What
would you do for love? What
would you do if you cant be with
the person you love because of
15 min
familys conflicts? Would you
continue with your relationship?
Why? Why not? Each group would
choose the most original answer
to share with the rest.
The sts are explained that after
Juliet finishes speaking, Romeo
comes out of hiding. The sts have
to write the first few lines of their
25 min
conversation. They can write it in
a Shakespearean (using words
from the glossary) or a
contemporary style.

to expeculate, to practise
writing, to integrate new
vocabulary

papers

Some sts might feel

ashamed if they have to
talk about love