Starting with Shakespeare: Successfully Introducing Shakespeare to Children

Author/Contributor(s):	Daubert, Todd ; Nelson, Pauline
Publisher:	Libraries Unlimited
Date:	03/15/2000
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

William Shakespeare comes alive for students with these engaging activities. Immersing students in his life and times and characters, this book introduces elementary students to four plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet. A complete historical background, an introduction to the characters, a retelling of the story, a variety of integrated activities, verses for memorization, a complete script for class performance, and a list of resources accompany each play. Activities extend learning to history, geography, science, art, music, movement, math, and language arts. Grades K-5 (adaptable to higher levels).