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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Approachable Shakespeare for Teens!
Mark Snyder Jr MEd, EdS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(82)
In this 8-week online course, students will have the opportunity to read one of the most iconic and influential playwrights and poets to have ever existed, Shakespeare!
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Get $20 off my class with coupon code SNYDERSUMMER20 until Jul 31, 2023. In a close reading of Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare, students will have the opportunity to be exposed to the brilliance of Shakespeare without feeling intimidated or nervous about the language and the content. This play is often used as a gateway to Shakespeare, and to several other genres of literature, to give students the exposure without some of the "heavier" plot lines and more tragic themes and...
Students will learn the importance of Shakespeare's writings in our modern-day society. They will see that the messages and the characters that he created hundreds and hundreds of years ago, is still part of popular literature, television and theatre. Students will also learn how to read Shakespeare, look at the discourse with a critical eye, as well as how to understand plot, themes, conflict, genre and character's place in the play.
Homework Offered
Students will complete readings from the play each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There will be no formal assessment, but students will display their understanding and their questions in class. Also, students will create a plot line to present during our last session together.Grades Offered
A writing instrument as well as paper for notes.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
You can find the entire play here (no purchase needed): https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/views/plays/playmenu.php?WorkID=midsummer
Mark Snyder Jr MEd, EdS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(82)
Group Class
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-10 learners per class
