Shakespearean Conflict · Spring Term 1

Performance and Interpretation

Exploring how different directorial choices alter the meaning of a scene.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical staging of a scene influence our sympathy for a character?
  2. 2In what ways can a change in vocal delivery transform the meaning of a line?
  3. 3How do modern adaptations make Shakespeare's themes relevant to contemporary audiences?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Shakespeare and DramaKS3: English - Spoken English
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Shakespearean Conflict
Period: Spring Term 1

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