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I Want to Believe: Astrologers and Sceptics in King Lear

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners examine two conflicting writings on solar eclipse that occurred on Black Monday and discuss them in the context of Shakespeare's King Lear. In this Shakespeare lesson, students discuss astrology and read the speeches made in Act...
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Who's the Fool in King Lear

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners complete close reading and character analysis for Shakespeare's King Lear. In this play analysis lesson, students reenact scene 1, Act 1 and pick only the lines that demonstrate action. Learners act out the scene so their body...
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Comparison of King Lear and King James

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars learn of the comparisons between Shakespeare's play, King Lear, and the actual King James. They make historical connections through internet research.
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Royal Shakespeare Company's New Theatre

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm the names of Shakespeare's plays and read an article about a new theatre. They complete worksheets about the plays. In groups, they play a game where they give clues about films or plays and others try to guess the...