LESSON AIMSBy the end of this lesson, I will be able to...

Use a range of reading strategies to decode Shakespeare’s prologueExplore how Shakespeare introduces key themesAnalyse Shakespeare’s language to present attitudes to conflict

Clarify the following:

MarsWooden O

CasquesPuissance

Henry V-first impressions?

Why do we need to ‘imagine’?Patriotism?

Can you summarise the prologue in fewer than 30 words?

VISUALISER

SUMMARISER

CLARIFIER

QUESTIONER

How does Shakespeare present attitudes to conflict in the prologue?

GCSE English LiteratureUnit 3: Non-Examination Assessment

Section A: Shakespeare

How the essay is assessed? (24 marks)

AO1: Responding to text (showing awareness of characters/relationships/themes)

AO2: Analysing language/ structure/ form (exploring the poet’s use of language and poetic devices)

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/12

/24

Classwork 10th November

How does Shakespeare present attitudes to conflict in the prologue?

Here, Shakespeare employs the phrase ‘warlike Harry’ to imply how the King is perceived as brave and courageous. Furthermore, he is likened to the Roman God of War, ‘assume the Port of Mars’ to reinforce the idea that King Henry is a battle-hardened and committed leader.

LESSON AIMSBy the end of this lesson, I will be able to...

Use a range of reading strategies to decode Shakespeare’s prologueExplore how Shakespeare introduces key themesAnalyse Shakespeare’s language to present attitudes to conflict