The North Face of Shakespeare
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
A wealth of expert advice and practical ideas for teaching the plays.
Cambridge School ShakespeareSeries
This series presents the classic works of William Shakespeare in an accessible edition designed for students. Each play is accompanied by detailed notes, vocabulary, and interpretations to aid in understanding the period language and cultural references. The goal is to make the Bard's genius accessible to young readers and learners. The edition fosters a deeper appreciation of the text and its performance.
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Stepping into Shakespeare
Practical Ways of Teaching Shakespeare to Younger Learners
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This handbook shows teachers how the language of Shakespeare's plays is an invaluable resource for aiding children's reading skills. The National Literacy Strategy Range of Reading for Year 6 includes where appropriate, study of a Shakespeare play. Stepping into Shakespeare provides attractive and suitable teaching materials to help teachers introduce their students to Shakespeare in a wide range of active ways. Such methods develop all aspects of students' literacy skills, understanding and practice; and the materials will release, resource and enhance students' imagination, appreciation and enjoyment.
