9th-12th - Fun with Shakespeare

Put all thoughts of Shakespeare being hard and boring aside! Fun with Shakespeare is an interactive class designed to introduce Shakespeare and his works to students in an engaging, understandable, and even fun way! This class will explore the following topics:  Who is Shakespeare and why does he matter?  What words and phrases did he create and how is it relevant today?  How has Shakespeare influenced our culture today?  Students will learn through discussions, performing the material in a fun and low stress environment, as well as through creative activities. We will also study one of his comedies as a class. Whether you are totally new to Shakespeare or have already been introduced to his works, this class will help you to appreciate all that Shakespeare has brought to our culture. Let’s learn and have fun together!  There may be a small amount of reading at home required, but the focus will be reading as a class.   Materials Needed: No Fear Shakespeare- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by: Spark Notes on Amazon for $7.73 new