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Introduction to Shakespeare, or "How I Learned to Love the Bard."

Completed by 34 learners
Ages 14-18
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time course, students will learn about Shakespeare’s life and what made him so remarkable. Knowing more about the man and his theater will help them understand why his plays have been loved for so many years.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(54 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
4-18 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours
Homework
Homework- post a phrase you used in the past week that was inspired by Shakespeare. Short writing Assignment- Read a plot summary about a Shakespeare play and then compare it to a modern book, play, show, or movie. Look for similar characters, plot, and themes.
Assessment
The students will be assessed with a participation certificate, but only if they engage in the class (ask questions, etc), and do the writing assignments.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Shakespeare is considered by many to be the greatest writer in the history of the English Language, but why? What makes him so popular? Why do we have to study him in school, and why does it seem like he’s quoted by everyone? In this course, I will cover Shakespeare's life and career by bringing up a presentation on his life in Stratford, his early years as a dramatist, the theater company he worked with, and the types of plays he produced. We will also go behind the curtain at Shakespeare's Globe, and learn about the staging and rehearsal techniques of the Elizabethan theater, which greatly influenced Shakespeare's writing.

Learning Goals

-Students will learn the basic facts of Shakespeare's life from his birth in 1564 to his death in 1616.
-Students will gain an appreciation for the hundreds of words and phrases Shakespeare added to the English Lexicon
- Students will be able to name and describe the three types of plays Shakespeare wrote
- Students will learn the conventions of audience address, doubling, and Universal Lighting; the ubiquitous staging practices of Elizabethan theater.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
NA
Supply List
Before class, students will share what they already know about Shakespeare to the padlet page: https://padlet.com/hricikp/8slhu9wj6fidckal. Once the course is completed, students will post the homework to the OutSchool homepage. All other resources will be provided on Out School.
 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Sources
Instructional Materials: - Gimkit: Fun facts about Shakespeare: https://www.gimkit.com/view/60b62beab37f890022b25762 - Virtual Tour of the Globe Theater: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/about-us/virtual-tour/ Additional Resources: https://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/words-shakespeare-invented/

Meet the teacher

4.8
54reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Mary Baldwin College
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ashland University
I specialize in Shakespeare and Astronomy, having worked in theater for over 10 years, and for two years as a professional astronomy assistant. I teach courses in Shakespeare Appreciation and Shakespearean acting, as well as basic astronomy for kids. 
My strongest belief about teaching is that students need instruction that will stimulate their minds through multimedia and hands-on exercises. I believe that no subject is out of a student’s reach as long as the instructor presents it in a way that is sufficiently engaging. To this end, whenever I teach workshops or classes, I make use of my training in acting, videography, and dramaturgy in order to make whatever I teach come alive.

Summary of Experience:
- Currently working as a special education paraprofessional for the York School District
- Two years experience as Astronomy Assistant for Primland Resort (2012-2014)
-Two years experience teaching at college level Shakespeare courses
-Education Outreach director for two theatrical companies 
-Proven effective Shakespeare workshops for elementary school, high school, and university-level students (2008- present)

-Master Of Fine Arts, in Shakespeare and Elizabethan Literature in Performance, Mary Baldwin College (2010)

Research/ Creative Accomplishments:

-Research paper peer-reviewed and accepted at Blackfriars academic conference (2013)
-Published articles on Blogging Shakespeare (2013- present)
-Honored at Kennedy Center for dramaturgy (2007) 

Something fun about me: One summer I got to meet Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman and saw Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe onstage. I got Harry Potter bingo!

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