Teaching shakespeare

Teaching Shakespeare's language, particularly thou & you, can help students understand characters' rank and relationship. Here are some tips! (blog post)

If you ask me, it’s always a good time to celebrate The Bard, but on April 23rd, we recognize both his birth and the incredible contribution he made to the English language. Now I know that not everyone thinks we should still be studying his work in 21st century classrooms, but I’m not one of […]

Every high school student will read a Shakespeare play at some point. And how teachers approach Shakespeare initially will make or break that relationship with the Bard. Think about Romeo and Juliet. The play opens with a fight scene in which a lot of the action is implied, there are a bunch of randy jokes, and the ... Read more

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If you have ever taught Shakespeare’s plays or sonnets, then you know students can struggle to unlock the language and meaning of the text. The following two anchor charts have been tremendou…

Are you a Fen-sucked Dull-Eyed Canker-blossom? Do you know how many sonnets the Bard wrote, or which phrases we use that he coined? Have you any idea what an oxlip looks like? If you're curious about answering any of these questions, then this Ultimate Guide to Teaching Shakespeare might be for you!

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A simple and enjoyable way to teach Shakespeare in your homeschool.

Our Favorite Videos for Teaching Shakespeare. Our favorite Shakespeare videos for the classroom. Check out this list of resources about his plays, poems, life, and more. #youtubevideos #middleschool #highschool