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Essential Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - 9780170950237

Essential Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, Jenny Thomas

$32.68

ISBN-13: 9780170950237
Published: 15/01/2002
Available Stock: 56

Overview

The standard Shakespearean texts have been slightly abridged by experienced English teachers who have a passion for the plays. These editions are designed to enhance student understanding of the basic story lines, characters and themes.

These texts are designed for use at Years 9-11, although they can be used at any level in English or Drama classes. The series' aim is to make Shakespeare more accessible. Each text is designed to be a complete unit.

Foreward

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...
Off to the Theatre
An introduction to Shakespeare's Globe
Finding your way around The Globe
Understanding Shakespeare's English
Guidelines to reading Shakespeare successfully

ROMEO AND JULIET
'Two households both alike in dignity'
Characters in the play

THE PLAY

... AFTER READING THE PLAY
Plot Summary
A condensed prose version of the play
Finding your way around the text
Activities designed to get students working confidently with the text
Important quotations
Translating Shakespeare into modern prose
'Wise and slow; they stumble that run fast'
Staging a scene
Quick-fire test
Characters
A general outline of the main characters with accompanying written work and essay questions
Themes
A general outline of the main themes with accompanying written work and questions
Pick 'n' Mix
Further options of class work divided into common segments - oral, visual, written etc.
Glossary