Shakespeare introduction.Key facts. Simple to follow.

Lesson 1 of an entire scheme. This lesson is free of charge. LO: Understand the plot of the play and the relationships between the characters

An introduction aimed at Year 9 students (high ability) to Shakespeare. I was asked to write a scheme of work to avoid the gap we had between students studying Shakespeare in Year 8 and then never again until Year 11. This unit encompasses extracts from: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing and the Merchant of Venice. The final assessment is based on an extract from Titus and Andronicus. The question is also based on Question Four of Paper One of the English Language GCSE (AQA). There is a mix of questions aimed also at Question Five of Paper Two AQA GCSE and the Literature exam. I haven’t put the introductory lesson on here as I actually adapted it from someone else’s resource on the TES. Please contact if you would like a link to that resource. Have fun!

Two introductory lessons to Hamlet and how it displays tragedy. This was designed for KS3; higher level set. All you could need for an introductory couple of lessons.

Contains A PowerPoint presentation and accompanying worksheets (4-6 lessons plus potential homework tasks) to compliment students' early reading of the text. Activities include: -Three adapted summaries of Act 1 scene 2 with quotes from the original text with comprehension questions -Drama task -Diary writing tasks -Descriptive/creative writing tasks These resources are aimed at lower ability KS3 students. I'd appreciate your feedback (positive or constructive) should you choose to purchase this resource.

An introductory lesson to William Shakespeare. Explores language he created and changed, facts about his life and a writing task about the Globe theatre. Could be split to two lessons.

A beautifully simple introductory lesson to Animal Farm. Discussion of context, main characters and themes.

Flipchart the explores the layout of The Globe and labels the different elements. Useful as an introductory lesson to Shakespeare. Aimed at Y7 middle ability students so you may need to adapt to suit your class.

Introductory lesson for teaching Shakespeare. Includes a worksheet with famous quotes for students to look at and analyse as an introduction to his language and themes.

This download includes a detailed sequence of 6 planned lessons with power-points and worksheets building up to a recount in the style of a letter, from Macbeth to Lady Macbeth. Pupils will explore Shakspearean language, build a bank of atmospheric vocabulary and phrases to describe the heath and battle scene, plan and write their recount. All resources are included- including a teacher model write. This planning accompanies the Leon Garfield Shakespeare Animated Tales.

Fun, interactive carousel lesson which is differentiated (Red-amber-green) and can be used with KS3. This independent lesson works with both low ability & high ability with careful groupings. All resources there (and ready to teach) with a Powerpoint&lesson plan which can be adapted to your own requirements.

Flipchart the explores the different genres of Shakespeare's plays. Useful as an introductory lesson to Shakespeare. Aimed at Y7 middle ability students so you may need to adapt to suit your class.

Fun introductory lessons to Shakespeare and his language to help students through some of the points rarely broken down for them. Suitable for year 6 onwards.

A word-search including answers which contains all of Shakespeare's comedy plays. A good introductory activity for the beginning of a lesson or as an extension/reward task.

A word-search including answers which contains all of Shakespeare's tragic plays. A good introductory activity for the beginning of a lesson or as an extension/reward task.

This engaging and informative lesson aims to improve students’ understanding of Act 3 Scene 2 of William Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar.’ This is the scene in which Mark Antony gives his speech against the conspirators responsible for Caesar’s assassination. Through the comprehensive slideshow, learners are guided on the following learning journey: -Researching and understanding the historical context of Mark Antony’s life; -Reading and comprehending Act 3 Scene 2, and answering a range of comprehension questions to check their understanding; -Participating in discussions about how persuasive devices are used to convince the people of Rome to turn against the conspirators; -Identifying and analysing the persuasive devices used by Shakespeare for effect, including rhetorical questions, repetition, lists of three, etc. -Demonstrating their understanding of the scene through a recall quiz. The lesson includes a colourful and detailed PowerPoint presentation, a research template for introductory task, and a copy of the necessary extract from the play - all provided in both Word (to allow editing) and PDF (to protect formatting) versions. All images in this resource are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide of the lesson presentation.

An introductory lesson into William Shakespeare. Aimed at year 7 but easily adapted. Allows students to complete independent research with opportunities to reflect at the end. Students are given a well structured resource that helps them to plan and co-ordinate their own learning.

A word-search including answers which contains a number of Shakespeare's most famous plays. A good introductory activity for the beginning of a lesson or as an extension/reward task.

Aimed at Y7 and 8, this short scheme aims to introduce KS3 pupils to 6 of Shakespeare’s famous characters/speeches. Ideal for introducing Shakespeare or one of his plays. Students are guided to act out conversations or deliver monologues. All resources included. Would probably take 3 1 x hour lessons in total. Could be extended. Includes Beatrice & Benedick, Malvolio, Lady Macbeth, Don John, Seven Ages of Man and Romeo and Juliet.