This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about William Shakespeare, particularly those completing a history study of ‘Significant Individuals.’ It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; William Shakespeare Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This engaging, in-depth lesson enables students to understand how Shakespeare uses a range of dramatic devices for effect within ‘Much Ado about Nothing.’ In particular, the lesson focuses upon the dramatic irony and tension used to build the themes of confusion and deception. A close analysis of Act II Scene I: The Masquerade Ball, is included, to exemplify the impact of the dramatic devices upon Shakespearean audiences. The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which students learn through: - Defining and exemplifying the key dramatic devices; - Relating key dramatic devices to the themes of confusion and deception; - Reading and comprehending the predominant plot events in Act II Scene I. - Completing an essay style response in which they consider how dramatic devices help to create Shakespeare's intended effects upon audiences. - Peer assessing each other's learning attempts. Included is: - Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and detailed - just download and teach from it! - Cards for card-sorting activity; - Confusion and Deception worksheet (and teacher answer sheet); - Act II Scene I analysis sheet - Analysis template with success criteria for creating well-structured responses; - Comprehensive lesson plan.

Some context and theory on The Tempest including key contextual links to other books and more. Also, some analysis points.

A Powerpoint Presentation that presents the Seven Stages of Man's Life composed by William Shakespeare in a visual way. All the world's a stage; is the phrase that begins a monologue from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It", spoken by the melancholy Jaques in Act II Scene VII. The speech compares the world to a stage and life to a play, and catalogues the seven stages of a man's life sometimes referred to as the seven ages of man: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, Pantalone and old age, facing imminent death. It is one of Shakespeare's most frequently quoted passages. Teachers can use this resource during class assembly to motivate students to appreciate the literature of William Shakespeare.

Colour in your very own William Shakespeare!

A visual resource of the royal lineage encompassing a selection of Shakespeare's History plays, including RSC production images from the 2013 production of Richard II, the 2014 productions of Henry IV parts I and II and the 2015 production of Henry V. Suitable for Key Stage 1 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources

Help for those of lower ability to construct a Point, Evidence, and Explanation paragraph. Please note: requirements for the 2017 GCSE exam demand PEE+ paragraphs, so additional information, such as historical context will also be needed to achieve a satisfactory grade. Please see my PEACE paragraph presentation.

This is the PowerPoint I used to make Romeo and Juliet a little more sensory. We did all sorts of task such as decorated the classroom in red and blue, discussed our feelings towards our team mates and people we didn't like. We looked at family members, dancing and everything really! I freely give out my resources. Some feedback would be really appreciated 😀

This is a topic web for KS1 teachers wanting their pupils to be learning about the life of William Shakespeare as well as the story of The Tempest. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most magical plays and young children love the characters of Wizard Prospero, Sprite Ariel and Monster Caliban. This is a cross curricular topic web showing you ways teachers can base learning for KS1 children around the story and Shakespeare's life, linked to all areas of the curriculum - even maths! Great for Shakespeare Week, I have seen ideas in here used to create great planning and learning opportunities which have been observed as fantastic lessons and produced some great work from children.

Ideal for Shakespeare week in March, and will allow EYFS to join in with a whole school literacy focus. Two rhyming poem describing the two main interactions of the play, the argument between Titania and Oberon, and the Lovers tiff between Helena, Lysander, Hermia and Demetrius; all tied together by the meddling Puck. Easily accessible language for young children. Videos supporting the two interactions, and another about the life of William Shakespeare.

Here is a tried and tested magnificent collection of over 101 things to do to celebrate the life and work of Shakespeare. The resources are suitable for all age groups and abilities and there is something in here for everyone. These resources can be used as starters, breakouts, plenaries,whole lessons, cross-curricular, extensions, enrichment, differentiation and inclusion. Feedback from schools where they have been used indicate some great ideas to help you be successful with these resources: making time for students to allow them to talk to each other; encourage listening; giving students time to practice, to think and to try; promoting students giving and receiving constructive feedback; staff and students using a mixture of questions, settings and scenarios; getting students to help rearrange the room if it helps; using props, sticky labels, mini-whiteboards, flip-charts, diagrams, slide shows, pictures, sounds and music; encouraging students to make and share notes; supporting students’ constructively critical reflections on what is seen, said and written; mixing up the classes and student groups.

KS4 resource used effectively with a Yr.10 class. Uses a stage direction rather than a direct quote to highlight an alternative to quoting direct speech. Example exploits one of the major themes of the play; that of creating drama, or tension. Constructive criticism, suggestions always welcomed as to future improvements.

This great resource has been specially written to be used in EYFS (Nursery and Reception) but could also be used in KS1. A great way to introduce Shakespeare to young children the activity aims to actively involve all the children in exploring the story. Can be differentiated to meet the academic and social needs of all children. This version aims to tell the 'fairy' part of the A Midsummer Night's Dream story involving the King and Queen of the fairies, their cheeky fairy servant Puck and of course the hilarious Bottom, whose head is magically changed to a donkey. Lots of fun and laughter to be had with this outstanding resource whilst meeting many of the EYFS assessment objectives.

Great for Shakespeare week or for if you are learning about A Midsummer Nights Dream in class. I have used this with EYFS as a great song which is the original Shakespearian language from the real text. A great way to introduce Shakespearian language to young children.

An interactive and sensory session for PMLD pupils based around Shakespeare's play.

This PPT contains notes and an introduction to the characters in William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Suitable for grades 5-7 as an introductory lesson to introduce Shakespeare and his works.

A romantic episode from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale. Enjoy this story with this audio resource from Storynory.

A romantic episode from Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale. Enjoy this story with this audio resource from Storynory.

In this story from Storynory Katie the Witch takes part in a play on the fringe of the Edinburgh Festival and comes up against actors’ superstitions about Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Fun, simple original fun song to help children learn a little about ‘Macbeth’. Perfect for Halloween! Make up some actions! Stir the cauldron! Be a witch - weird and strange! Contains some of Shakespeare’s original words. This pack contains: -mp3 of the vocal version -mp3 of an instrumental sing-along version -the lyric sheet -the chords -a lesson plan -a link to the video Check out my other Macbeth and ‘Shakespeare in Schools’ resources.