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The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theatre at its best, made in Stratford upon Avon and shared around the world. We place a special emphasis on sharing Shakespeare’s work with children and young people. We believe that young people get the most out of Shakespeare’s plays when they see them performed live and actively explore the text ‘on their feet’. This means speaking the words out-loud and bringing tried and tested RSC rehearsal room approaches into the classroom through our resources.

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The Royal Shakespeare Company creates theatre at its best, made in Stratford upon Avon and shared around the world. We place a special emphasis on sharing Shakespeare’s work with children and young people. We believe that young people get the most out of Shakespeare’s plays when they see them performed live and actively explore the text ‘on their feet’. This means speaking the words out-loud and bringing tried and tested RSC rehearsal room approaches into the classroom through our resources.
Henry V 2015 Teacher Pack
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Henry V 2015 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of Henry V, directed by RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran, which opened on 12 September at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Imagining the Story; Two Kingdoms; Leadership in War; Band of Brothers; A Royal Meeting and Resources. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play.
Shakespeare's History Plays - Family Tree
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Shakespeare's History Plays - Family Tree

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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
Romeo and Juliet 2011 Teacher Pack (Shakespeare Unlocked)
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Romeo and Juliet 2011 Teacher Pack (Shakespeare Unlocked)

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Shakespeare Unlocked brings Shakespeare’s most popular plays to life for young people. Includes teaching materials and videos for your class, showing how actors and directors work to interpret and take ownership of Shakespeare’s text. There are 12 short films for each play: 3 scenes filmed in colour, in the theatre and 8 workshops, filmed in black and white, with actors and directors exploring those scenes. There is also a short film about this theatre production. These films can be found on the BBC site http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dtvpl Shakespeare Unlocked - videos by the BBC in partnership with the RSC. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
First Encounters:  The Taming of the Shrew 2014 Teacher Pack
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First Encounters: The Taming of the Shrew 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack has been designed to support the RSC’s 2014 First Encounter Production of The Taming of the Shrew, edited and directed by Michael Fentiman. The RSC’s First Encounter series for young audiences aims to give children and young people a vivid, accessible and enjoyable first experience of Shakespeare’s work. These specially edited productions are created to provide a great first introduction to Shakespeare’s plays for new audiences and sow the seeds for a life-long relationship with them. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-4 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 8 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: The Story Page; Q&A with the Director; Storyboard; Creating Characters; The Minola Girls; The Battle for Bianca; Creating the World and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play.
Much Ado about Nothing 2014 Teacher Pack
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Much Ado about Nothing 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of Much Ado About Nothin (Love's Labour's Won) , directed by Christopher Luscombe, which opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; Exploring the Story; Establishing; Female Relationships; Beatrice and Benedick and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
The Merchant of Venice 2015 Teacher Pack
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The Merchant of Venice 2015 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2015 production of The Merchant of Venice, directed by Polly Findlay, which opened at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this Pack; Exploring the Story; The Republic of Venice; Status and Wealth; Hazarding and Justice and the Resolution . There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Julius Caesar 2012 Discussion Pack
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Julius Caesar 2012 Discussion Pack

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This downloadable Shakespeare resource pack contains questions to stimulate discussion about the play Julius Caesar. There are more resources for teachers, including classroom drama activities on both Julius Caesar and I, Cinna (The Poet), on the I, Cinna (The Poet) website.
I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Teacher Pack
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I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Teacher Pack

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The activities in this pack are inspired by Tim Crouch’s 2012 production of I, Cinna (The Poet). They can be used either as stand-alone practical approaches to this play or as supporting activities for students seeing the production or web broadcast. They have been designed with KS3 students in mind, but can be adapted for other age groups. Some are best suited to an open space such as a hall, but many can be used in a classroom.
Julius Caesar 2012 Information Pack
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Julius Caesar 2012 Information Pack

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This printable information pack contains Shakespearean context and a glossary for teachers and students who are studying or watching a performance of Julius Caesar or I, Cinna (The Poet). Download our other packs for drama and discussion activities.
I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Discussion Pack
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I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Discussion Pack

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This pack contains questions and resources to stimulate discussion about the play I, Cinna (The Poet) and issues it raises. There are more resources for teachers on the I, Cinna (The Poet) on the TES and RSC websites including classroom drama activities on both I, Cinna (The Poet) and Julius Caesar. Suitable for Key Stage 3 onwards. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Romeo & Juliet 2011 Text Extracts (Shakespeare Unlocked)
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Romeo & Juliet 2011 Text Extracts (Shakespeare Unlocked)

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A download and print text resource of the Romeo and Juliet scenes explored by the Shakespeare Unlocked series. Please refer to the other Shakespeare Unlocked resources on this site. The full Shakespeare Unlocked resources can be found here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01dtvpl Shakespeare Unlocked - videos by the BBC in partnership with the RSC. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Henry IV Part I 2014 Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part I 2014 Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of Henry IV Part I, directed by Greg Doran. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying or seeing the play, offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 7 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; The ‘Grey Period’; Exploring the Story; Character Connections; The World of Prince Hal; Hal and Hotspur and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Henry IV Part I 2014 Primary Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part I 2014 Primary Teacher Pack

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This printable teaching resource has been inspired by the rehearsal process of Gregory Doran in preparing for the 2014 production of this play. The activities are designed to support primary pupils in exploring the play and its characters for the first time.
Henry IV Part II 2014 Teacher Pack
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Henry IV Part II 2014 Teacher Pack

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This printable teaching resource has been inspired by the rehearsal process of Gregory Doran in preparing for the 2014 production of this play. The activities are designed to support you in exploring the play with your students and can be adapted for different age groups.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2014) Teacher Pack
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2014) Teacher Pack

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This pack supports the RSC’s 2014 production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, directed by Royal Court Associate Director Simon Godwin. The activities provided are specifically designed to support KS3-4 students studying the play (but can be adapted for other ages), offering a deeper insight into the choices that can be explored through staging. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: About this pack and the Broadcasts; Exploring the Story; The Worlds of the Play; Love and Status; Betrayal and Friendship and Resource Materials. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. We also have extension boxes throughout the pack which can help to develop the activities for older students or to help you progress a theme in greater depth. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
First Encounters: King Lear (2012) Teacher Pack
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First Encounters: King Lear (2012) Teacher Pack

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A Teacher Pack designed to support the RSC First Encounter touring production of King Lear (2012). While linked to the US Core standards, all the activities here can be used in any classroom in any country to explore the text actively. The full 2012 First Encounter production can also be watched online via the TES Resources site. Suitable for Key Stage 3-4. The pack is divided up into 6 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Synopsis and Background; Exploring Themes; Exploring the Production; Actors’ Approaches to the text; Resource Materials and Appendix of curriculum links. There are activities within each section which follow the RSC's active approach to learning about Shakespeare and are driven and guided by our rehearsal room practice. The pack also contains text based resources and key speeches from the play. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources
Hamlet (2008) Teacher's Notes
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Hamlet (2008) Teacher's Notes

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These notes are created for teachers and leaders wishing to introduce their group to Hamlet and in particular the RSC's 2008 production directed by Gregory Doran. The activities provided are specifically designed to support Key Stage 3-5 students, irrespective of whether they are attending a performance, watching it on video or studying the play in school. The pack is divided up into 11 distinct sections designed to help you to plan your lessons: Creating Hamlet's friends; Adding detail to Hamlet's friends; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern; Edited scene (Act 2 Scene 2) Edited scene (Act 3 Scene 2); Creating a contemporary Hamlet; Exploring To be or not to be; Edited scene (Act 2 Scene 2) ; Creating Osric; Should Hamlet fight? and Edited scene (Act 5 Scene 2). The activities created in this pack follow directly from RSC rehearsal room practice. Find more of our resources on our website: www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources