Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, usually the first Shakespeare your students will read, is your students' perfect introduction to the power of his poetry. While many of them will know the basic plot, this edition will provide them with the skills to thoroughly understand this classic story of true love and the…

King Lear is the story of a fathers descent into madness, and general misfortune for all, after he offers the largest share of his kingdom to the daughter who loves him the most. Show your students how enjoyable studying King Lear can be with the King Lear Prestwick House Activity Pack. This…

…construction ensures these editions hold up to heavy, repeated use. Strategies for understanding Shakespeare — Each Shakespeare edition contains line numbers, margin notes, and a guide to understanding Shakespeare's language, as well as key strategies for getting the most from the plays.

…Halloween to January 6, Elizabethan Christians celebrated a season of trickery, in which normal patterns and conventions were turned upside down. Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night to mark the last night of this season, and, accordingly, it includes cross-dressing, practical jokes, multiple cases of…

Do your students have difficulty reading Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, or Hamlet? Shakespeare's original text on the left and a modern translation on the right.

…twists, deep emotions, and skilled character development of the original work without feeling overwhelmed by Shakespeare's sometimes daunting language. No matter what their grade level, your students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of what makes Shakespeare’s work so great.

Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, tells the bloody story of prophecy, ambition, and betrayal, and remains one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies. With this Macbeth Response Journal, you’ll have an amazing selection of writing prompts for every chapter in the book right at…

…slides allow your students to explore examples of Shakespeare's most popular plays and sonnets, as well as materials covering the Bard's life in Elizabethan England and the Globe theatre. Along with several approaches to understanding Shakespeare's language, this PowerPoint also boasts a fully…

…and the events that occur within their extended group are part of Shakespeare's pointed commentary on the workings of human social behavior. Written shortly before 1600, Much Ado About Nothing beautifully displays Shakespeare's ability to accurately capture honest human qualities and feelings.…

Are you looking for ways to differentiate instruction in your classroom? Complete Teacher’s Kits make it easy to teach each student in the way that he or she learns best. Whether students thrive on direct instruction, giving personal responses, or by participating in exciting activities,…

Shakespeare: The World as Stage is a biography of the renowned William Shakespeare. The man of many words and stories left little to be certain about his own life, but Bill Bryson sorts through the assumptions and paints a portrait of the brilliant playwright. Your students will enjoy meeting the…