Essential Shakespeare: Merchant Of Venice

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Essential Shakespeare

Tania Roxborogh

$32.68

ISBN-13: 9780170950015

Published: 15/01/2002

Available Stock: 252

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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.

Key Features

Foreward

BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...
Shakespeare's World
What it was like when Shakespeare was writing
Understanding Shakepeare's English
Guidelines to reading Shakespeare successfully

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
'A stage where every man must play a part'
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
The paper trail
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

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