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For teaching ages 10-17, this easy to use photocopiable resource is designed with a focus on fun as well as learning. Many activities stand on their own as introductions to the world of Shakespeare. Activities look at Shakespeare's use of language, history, IT, drama, and art.
List of contents
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet ¿ Shakespeare¿s Story?
Famous Shakespeare Quotations
UNDERSTANDING THE PLAY
Act Summaries
Questions: Acts One to Five
Sequencing
Timeline
What Happens Next?
¿Fate¿ or Just "Bad Luck"?
CHARACTER
Character Study: Romeo
Character Study: Juliet
Character Study: Mercutio
Character Study: Tybalt
Character Study: Paris
Character Study: Benvolio
Character Study: Nurse
Character Study: Friar Laurence
Character Study: Prince Escalus
Character Study: Lords and Ladies
Matching Quotations
Characters and Adjectives
LANGUAGE
Adjectives ¿ Widening Your Vocabulary
Similes
Metaphors
Oxymorons
Juliet¿s Ambiguity
Missing Words
Close Textual Analysis
DRAMA AND DISCUSSION
Formal Debate
Playscript Writing and Performance ¿ ¿The Scene Unseen¿
Casting Director¿s Planning Notes
After the Deaths ¿ The Inquest
CREATIVE WRITING
Juliet¿s ¿Suicide¿ Note
Character Diaries
The Verona News
Film Review
Verona Obituaries
Magazine Interview
A Modern Version of Romeo and Juliet
ESSAY WRITING
GAMES AND ACTIVITTIES
Romeo and Juliet Spelling Jumble
Romeo and Juliet Word Search
Romeo and Juliet Crossword
TEACHERS' NOTES, ANSWERS AND EXPANSIONS
About the author
Ian McNeilly has taught English in a variety of secondary schools and sixth forms both in the UK and overseas. He currently teaches part-time at Brantwood School in Sheffield. Ian, who holds a Masters degree in Literature Studies, has been Head of Department and an examiner for Cambridge International Examinations. His other role as Director for the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) ¿ the professional body for all those working in English education ¿ ensures his involvement with curriculum developments and you might read Ian's comments on education matters in the UK national press.
Will Volley is a new artist to the world of sequential art, but one that is set for great things. He has a very strong sense of fine art coupled with a natural talent for capturing emotions, movement and pacing.
Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor in Chief for the entire series of graphic novels and teaching resources.
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