"Words, words, words." Despite Hamlet's opinion, words can be significant. In this inquiry lesson, middle schoolers learn how the words in Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, in the view of many, lead to the American Civil War. To...

You needn't beware using Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in your classroom. You, too, can be valiant and let loose your young actor's creativity, guided by the suggestions in a curriculum guide so filled with a delightful mix of elements...

Introduce your class to the Greek tragedy with a study of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King. Learners examine the features of a Greek tragedy, Sophocles’ achievements and contributions, and the universal themes that make the drama an...

Differentiated instruction hints, pre-reading activities, wrap up ideas and other information make this a valuable classroom tool for teaching "Hamlet." Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

Reading guide to Shakespeare's "Hamlet" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief biography of Shakespeare, an introduction to the text, a preview of vocabulary, and...

A learning module that begins with the poem "Hamlet 1.3.78" by Gary Soto accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...

A learning module that begins with "Frailty, Thy Name is Woman" from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...

A learning module that begins with "'To Be or Not To Be' Soliloquy" from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...