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- 9th - 12th
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Students appreciate Shakespeare's genius as they struggle to compose six lines in iambic pentameter, knowing that he wrote tens of thousands in his plays. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate Shakespeare's life and times, work with quotations and write a culminating report. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students analyze works by Shakespeare to determine the differences in races that may be evident in them. They use this evidence to draw conclusions dealing with the attitude and ideas about race in England during this time period. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the background behind Shakespeare's "As You Like It". In groups, they compare and contrast the family issues in the play with those in their own family. They also write the traits of each character and answer discussion questions. To end the lesson, they take a quiz over the material presented. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Student delve into the layers of language in Shakespeare's time and shows the effect his writing has on our language and world today. They analyze how centuries of different language patterns affect us today. Students answer the question of why we still study and read Shakespeare today. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the biography of William Shakespeare, focusing on his use of language, his writing style, interpretation of text, and Shakespeare's unique vocabulary. They create daily journals, and a biography timeline. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students examine how Shakespeare is apparent in contemporary society. They watch a video based on The Taming of the Shrew and compare it with the play. They work in groups to study new vocabulary, participate in class discussions, and complete handouts made by the teacher. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students look closely at the text of "Othello." They use an online dictionary, and use various search engines. Students use an online Shakespeare concordance and make intelligent decisions about character. They write an intelligent essay (with imbedded images) about the casting of "Othello." Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students select a scene from a Shakespeare play and reenact the scene in a modern setting. In small groups, they select a play and scene and analyze the scene from a modern context. Each group is responsible for modernizing, reenacting, and filming their scene to present to their class. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students experience interacting with Shakespeare's classic comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They analyze and discuss the many themes of the play to their own real-life experiences and then act out scenes in the play and write compositions on them. Full Review »
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