The Primary Shakespeare Company
ACT 2
You do but mistake...
In which ...
Winter's Tale
The
Hermione stands trial with dignity, proclaiming her innocence as Leontes’ obsession hardens into cruelty. Dion and Cleomenes bring news from the Oracle...
The Story
We've created a comic book version of the play for you. You can see it in sections, or look at the whole thing here.
ACT 2
Literacy
LITERACY PLANS -
TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE LETTER
• Discuss key events, character actions, motivations and emotions from Act 2
• Draw inferences about character’s thoughts, feelings and perspectives using evidence
from the text.
• Plan writing carefully, selecting appropriate persuasive points and evidence to support
arguments.
• Employ persuasive language effectively, including modal verbs, rhetorical questions,
and emotive vocabulary.
• Ensure cohesion and coherence throughout the letter using appropriate linking words
and paragraphing.
• Maintain consistently formal register suitable for addressing a figure of authority.
• Evaluate and edit own writing for punctuation, spelling, vocabulary choice, sentence
structure, and overall clarity.
reading comprehension
Read the story and answer the questions!
Grammar & Punctuation
YEAR 3/4
YEAR 5/6
Grammar
Time fronted adverbials
punctuation
direct speech
punctuation
Focused lesson plans where children are taught the fundamentals of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. These lessons are designed to help students develop their writing skills, enhance their understanding of how language works, and improve their ability to communicate effectively.
Grammar
Grammar
punctuation
Four fun tasks to use as extension activities, to support your literacy or as homework