Shakespeare-ience

Make your Shakespeare unit a true Shakespeare-ience!
Based in scholarship and incorporating the best teaching practices, these unabridged versions of Shakespearean plays will help students master the Bard's language and deepend their understanding of the characters and events in a play.

For a literary study

• easy-to-follow side glosses make text accessible
• fascinating background notes throughout keep students interested
• page-by-page plot summaries aid comprehension
• play questions focus on critical analysis

For a performance-based study

• speaking, listening, writing, and reading activities provide a balanced literacy experience
• personas for each student keep everyone involved throughout the play
• pre-scene improvisations help students connect with the play
• abundant pre- and during-play suggestions help with character motivation

Teacher Guide

• flexible planning guides
• blueprint for student improvement
• background information
• teaching tips
• extensive blackline masters

Plays Available:

• Julius Caesar
• Macbeth
• Romeo and Juliet