Shakespeare for Kids: Twelfth Night
Classic literature doesn't have to be tough to understand - join in for a relaxed, interactive story time that makes Shakespeare accessible and fun!
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome! During this one-time class, listen to a professional storyteller bring Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" to life in a way that's actually fun for kids. No quizzes, no tests, and no boring parts! Becoming familiar with classic literature plotlines in language that's accessible and engaging can help students learn about history, language, and even empathy, as well as making them more confident in the classroom in middle and high school. Plus, these stories are fun! Miss Amanda's story presentation will be open for questions and discussion throughout, allowing students to engage with the story and express their own thoughts. Just like in the traditional celebration of the Twelfth Night holiday, one lucky volunteer will be named Lord of Misrule to help lead the silliness with dance moves and games. The majority of the class will be an oral retelling of the play "Twelfth Night," using kid-friendly language. For this class, the plotline will be heavily abridged and simplified, and some details may be changed. The story will still involve a sibling's presumed death at sea (momentarily sad but nonviolent), romance and marriage, and a discussion of gender as characters will disguise themselves by cross-dressing. Participants do not need any prior knowledge about Shakespeare or the story of "Twelfth Night."
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with the story of "Twelfth Night," learn a bit of background information about the holiday Twelfth Night and about William Shakespeare, and build confidence in their ability to interact with literature.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nonviolent adult sibling death (both presumed and actual)
Crossdressing and discussion of gender
Romance, courtship, and marriage
Supply List
A comfortable place to sit and a positive attitude!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will paraphrase and discuss Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," although we will not be reading verbatim from the play. "Twelfth Night" is in the public domain, and is available in full at most local libraries or online through MIT's "Complete Works of William Shakespeare": http://shakespeare.mit.edu/twelfth_night/full.html
Students and parents do not need to read or access the play "Twelfth Night" for this class.
Joined August, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I'm an educator and storyteller, and I'm excited to teach literacy and creativity classes here at Outschool. I believe there are more ways to learn literacy than just reading from a textbook - how about trying Dungeons and Dragons, playing storytelling games, or making our own picture books? Through my work as a community educator at the Children's Museum of Manhattan as well as my work with the KidsRead program at the Center for Fiction, I've taught educational programming in all five boroughs of New York City and made the whole city into a classroom. Now, I want to bring the classroom right to you! I believe that we can learn almost anything through stories, and that storytelling can help make us into the people we want to be. Most of all, I believe that every child has a story to tell. Come join in - I'd love to hear your story!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
5-10 learners per class
