Introduction
In these lessons students will learn about Shakespeare and they will discover one of his most famous comedies, Much Ado about Nothing, and will have the opportunity to take part in a debate. This plan includes ideas for follow up projects; including re-enacting a 60 minute version of Much Ado about Nothing and creating a poster about Shakespeare's home town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Topic
Shakespeare
Age/ Level
Aged 13-17 and Adult (CEFR B2/C1)
Time
130 mins+ over 2 or 3 lessons. This could be adapted as a term project.
Learning outcomes
- Identify the main ideas and themes presented in a shakespearean text with appropriate scaffolding and support
- Participate actively in a class discussion about one of Shakespeares plays
- Practice taking part in a debate.
Materials
- Lesson Plan
- Worksheet 1 - Internet search
- Worksheet 2 - Language Matching activity
- Text extracts
The lesson plan includes useful links for accessing the full play, Internet searches and additional resources.
Comments
Reporting problems
Many of the Shakespeare links - eg. the lesson plan for Hamlet's Soliloquy and Much Ado About Nothing, do not work. A pity.
Chris Etchells
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Hi ChrisThis is a common problem with lesson plans based around websites - the websites get updated and the links no longer work. One option is to adapt the lesson plan by finding alternative links or changing the activities.
I'll contact Jo Bertrand to see if she can find alternative sites to add to the lesson plan. Alternatively if you can suggest any then I'll add them.
Can you use the contact us form to report any broken links or problems with materials on the site?
I'll delete both these posts once the links have been changed and the materials updated.
Regards
Admin
Many of the Shakespeare links - eg. the lesson plan for Hamlet's Soliloquy and Much Ado About Nothing, do not work. A pity.
Chris Etchells