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Scholars continue to analyze Simon Schama's article "The Shakespeare Shakedown." They participate in a jigsaw discussion to identify the author's argument and supporting claims. Pupils also write objective summaries of the text.
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- Have partners discuss who they believe was the most likely author of Shakespeare's works
Classroom Considerations
- In advance of the lesson, prepare index cards for a jigsaw activity
- Students need dictionaries for the lesson
- Fourth of 18 lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series
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