Dawes Lyn (Northampton University Uk) - Talking Points For Shakespeare Plays Discussion Activities For Hamlet A Midsummer Night's Dream Romeo And Juliet And Richard Iii - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: What do students think about Shakespeare? Classic timeless and full of rich ideas; or difficult impenetrable and completely uninteresting? We want young people to develop a real interest in Shakespeare based on their understanding and engagement with the texts. A meaningful classroom discussion that enables every individual to contribute and covers a range of viewpoints can help students understanding of Shakespeare's plays consolidate their learning and increase their motivation. This highly practical book enables teachers to organise stimulate and support group discussions that will help students to relate to the characters and develop their own ideas about the language and meaning. Drawing on four of the most commonly taught Shakespeare plays the book provides a broad range of exciting tried and tested resources taking the reader through key parts of the text along with suggestions for further activities involving writing drama and electronic media. Features include: - Scene by scene Talking Points for each play - Thinking Together extension activities for group work - Guidance on developing your own Talking Points - Talking Points focusing on Shakespeare's language use Offering an accessible thought - provoking and above all enjoyable way for students to engage with Shakespeare's plays this book will be highly beneficial reading for English teachers and trainees.
Title: Talking Points For Shakespeare Plays Discussion Activities For Hamlet A Midsummer Night's Dream Romeo And Juliet And Richard Iii
Author(s): Dawes Lyn (Northampton University Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415525435
Pages: 150 Pages, 4 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 3/18/2013
Category: Educational: English Literature