Meet Shakespeare - An Introduction to Shakespeare’s Stories!
Discover the fantastic stories from Shakespeare plays retold in story form for children! Join us as we get acquainted with the characters of the plays, as well as Shakespeare himself! This is a class you don’t want to miss!
Carol Burns PhD, ACE Educator
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What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Please read the story of the week that we will be discussing BEFORE class!Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
In this multi-day class, we will meet once weekly for eight weeks to dive deep into our Introduction of Shakespeare! We will be using the book… Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare by Usborne. During class time, full participation in class discussion is expected. There is grace for a shy student, of course, but students will be encouraged to dive into the discussion as they acclimate to the group. Each student will have a turn to share their thoughts and ideas. I will have questions and discussion prompts ready each week, should conversation lag. After our discussion time, we will end with a game if time permits! My classes are typically highly engaging, highly interactive, very lively! Chapters will be assigned to be read ahead of time, before class. There are seven chapters in this book. All of class time will be dedicated to discussing the stories, characters, plot, and other literary aspects, our favorites, etc, and ending with a fun game, all related to the book. Our last class will be a book party! Snacks are welcome and encouraged! I am creating several more introduction classes in the series! Stay tuned!
Learning Goals
Students will gain skills in the following areas:
- public speaking
- taking turns speaking
- practicing active listening
- sharing thoughts and insights
- building vocabulary
- exploring the characters, settings, and plot
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Twelfth Night
In this class, we will discuss our reading of the story Twelfth Night, including a discussion of the characters, plot, and whether it is a comedy or a tragedy. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Romeo And Juliet
In this class, we will discuss our reading of the story Romeo and Juliet, including a discussion of the characters, plot, and whether it is a comedy or a tragedy. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Tempest
In this class, we will discuss our reading of the story The Tempest, including a discussion of the characters, plot, and whether it is a comedy or a tragedy. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In this class, we will discuss our reading of the story A Midsummer Night’s Dream, including a discussion of the characters, plot, and whether it is a comedy or a tragedy. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a very sanitized, simplified version of Shakespeare. It is suitable for children of all ages.
I encourage parents to do their own due diligence and pre-screen or pre-read the book and use their own judgement, of course!
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the book Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare by Usborne, available from Amazon, EBay, Rainbow Resources, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Clarks Summit University
Ms. Carol has been a voracious reader since childhood. Her lifelong passion is to cultivate curiosity in children, and to inspire a lifelong love of learning, especially the reading and enjoyment of beautiful literature!Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly or $115 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
