The Tempest
William Shakespeare
Twelve years ago Prospero, the Duke of Milan, was cast adrift at sea with his daughter Miranda. Now, living on an island and master of magic, he raises a storm to wreck the ship carrying his old enemies.
- Length
- About 17,000 words
- To read it
- About 12 days
- Stage
- Key Stage 3
Reading time at 1,500 words a day, the pace we start from until we know your child’s own.
Where it is taught
Why The Tempest is on the list
- Year 7, Challenge. Demanding books for a strong reader who wants a real challenge.
Reading it here
What your child does with it
- 1
Choose it and set a finish date
You get a suggested target from the length of the book and your child's reading pace.
- 2
Check in along the way
A longer book has short check-ins every week or two, so it keeps moving and nothing is forgotten.
- 3
Answer two questions
When they finish: a review of the book, and a deeper question about how it works.
- 4
Get it marked, and redraft
Every answer is marked against the rubric for their year, with a reason for every score.