KS4 Literature: (10) ‘The Tempest’ – The Epilogue

Closing PowerPoint lesson in a Tempest series that centres on Prospero's epilogue, as students analyse the speech, discuss whether Prospero or Shakespeare is asking to be set free, and write a PETAL paragraph.
Year groups
Years 10–11 (Key Stage 4)
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint
Use
Digital activity

Updated Apr 02, 2022

Subject
Literature, English
Topic
Shakespeare, Literature Analysis
Resource types
Lesson Plans
Use
Digital activity

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About this resource

This teaching resource is designed for educators seeking an efficient way to delve into one of William Shakespeare's final works. The provided 11-slide PowerPoint serves as a complete lesson plan, needing no additional preparation from the teacher.

Curriculum Fit

Catering to Years 10–13, this resource fits perfectly into the English subject with special emphasis on Literature. This content has been methodically structured to cover all aspects of the epilogue from 'The Tempest'.

Visual Appeal and Engagement

The slides, adorned with dynamic illustrations not only impart knowledge but also cater to visual learners enhancing their engagement.

Educational Asset Components

  • Glossary: Introduces students to unfamiliar words or phrases in the text, solidifying their understanding and vocabulary.
  • Summary and Analysis Questions: To challenge student comprehension while promoting critical thinking skills.
  • A writing task: Aligns style and structure with content mastery, encouraging students to apply what they've learnt in written form effectively.
  • An extension task: Lends depth for those who wish further exploration into topics or areas of interest.

Versatility

Ideal for various teaching methods such as whole group instruction or small study groups, this tool can be equally effective as homework material leveraging distance learning techniques. Students studying independently would also find it beneficial as it offers a thorough revision aid consolidating class material.

In essence, KS4 Literature: (10) 'The Tempest' - The Epilogue product benefits educators by giving well-rounded pedagogical support in line with approved teaching standards while enhancing student engagement and performance at different competency levels.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Analyse the language and purpose of Prospero's epilogue

  • Distinguish a character's voice from the voice of the author

  • Write a PETAL-structured analytical paragraph on The Tempest's epilogue

Teaching tips

  • The lesson opens by recapping earlier analysis of Act 5 Scene 1, so it fits after that scene has been taught

Skills covered

  • Close reading — working through quotations from the epilogue with analysis questions

  • Argument — discussing whether Prospero or Shakespeare himself asks the audience to set him free

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