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Teaching level
English Speakers English Learners Other Languages
Topic
Shakespeare’s Plays
Resource type

Shakespeare's Forgotten Words

Teaching level
B1 / IELTS 4.0-5.0B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5
Topic
Shakespeare's Language
Resource type
Classroom resource

Explore some of the words that were in use in Shakespeare's time and that have since been forgotten.

Understanding Shakespeare's Idioms

Teaching level
B1 / IELTS 4.0-5.0B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5
Topic
Shakespeare's Language
Resource type
Classroom resource

Exploring idiomatic expressions in Shakespeare's plays with the help of some activities. Suitable for English language learners, including adult learners.

Words we use thanks to Shakespeare

Teaching level
B1 / IELTS 4.0-5.0B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5
Topic
Shakespeare's Language
Resource type
Classroom resource

A short list of words we use today thanks to Shakespeare, including a creative word building activity. Suitable for English language learners, including adult learners.

Benvolio's Eye-Witness Account

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0
Topic
Romeo and Juliet
Resource type
Classroom resource

Retell the events of Mercutio and Tybalt's deaths from Benvolio's point of view.

Friar Lawrence's Defence

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0
Topic
Romeo and Juliet
Resource type
Classroom resource

Write a defence speech for Friar Laurence.

Juliet's Diary

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0
Topic
Romeo and Juliet
Resource type
Classroom resource

Have students write an entry in Juliet's diary!

An Active Introduction to Romeo and Juliet

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)Key Stage 5 (ages 16+)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0C2 / IELTS 8.5-9.5
Topic
Romeo and Juliet
Resource type
Classroom resource

A fun first contact with Romeo and Juliet, using easy drama techniques that involve the entire class.

Shakespeare's Actors

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)Key Stage 5 (ages 16+)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0C2 / IELTS 8.5-9.5
Topic
Historical context
Resource type
Classroom resource

This information sheet introduces some of the actors Shakespeare wrote for and worked with.

Video Summary: Much Ado About Nothing

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)Key Stage 5 (ages 16+)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0C2 / IELTS 8.5-9.5
Topic
Much Ado About Nothing
Resource type
Video

This is a three minute plot summary of Much Ado About Nothing. Ideal to familiarise your students with the what and whereabouts in the play.

Video Summary: Measure for Measure

Teaching level
Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16)Key Stage 5 (ages 16+)B2 / IELTS 5.5-6.5C1 / IELTS 7.0-8.0C2 / IELTS 8.5-9.5
Topic
Measure for Measure
Resource type
Video

This is a three minute plot summary of Measure for Measure. Ideal to familiarise your students with the what and whereabouts in the play.

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