Twelfth Night - Using Visual Aids...

Researchers have proven that using non-linguistic representations enables learners to more effectively retain and remember information. If we receive information orally we only manage to retain about 10 percent of it three days later (how much would you remember at the end of the year before studying for exams?) However if we pair this information with a picture we are likely to remember at least 65 percent of that information.

Why not try using a graphic organiser (chart, table, diagram, etc) or mind map the next time you are taking notes, or while you are reading something? Test yourself in a few days, what can you remember? You could compare this with taking notes in a non-visual way. Visual tools are a great way to organise your thoughts and ideas before writing an essay on character or theme for example.

Useful visual aids for Twelfth Night...

We used Freytag's pyramid to plot the key events of Twelfth Night - a useful revision activity could be to individually re-create the amazing group posters you made.

The map is a useful way to visualise the relationships between characters in Twelfth Night - make your own character map. Underneath each character you could add a key quote or list of adjectives describing their personality.

This photograph sums up a key scene in Twelfth Night - can you guess which scene? Draw your own illustrations, comic strip or make a collage to portray key scenes in the play.

The love triangle describes a key theme in the play and exemplifies one of the main aspects of Shakespearean comedy - the difficulties lovers have in getting together. Create your own love triangle and think of modern romantic comedies that use this device.