Shakespeare's Greatest Hits: Elementary
A discussion of Shakespeare's most iconic phrases and scenes.
Merium Khan
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(581)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
"To be or not to be, that is the question." "O Romeo, O Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" Join us for an enjoyable discussion of Shakespeare's most famous lines and scenes. We have all likely heard these lines repeated, but in what context do they appear? What makes these lines so powerful, such that they have come to represent the plays that contain them? "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears." "This above all: to thine own self be true." I use video clips, graphic novel excerpts, and graphic organizers to present Shakespeare's famous lines in a fun, memorable way. His words have become so popular that they have made their way into common usage. Have you heard of the book "The Fault in Our Stars"? The title is inspired by Shakespeare! "All the world's a stage." This class will help students think of these famous lines in a whole new way. It will also help build their cultural literacy and excite them to learn more about William Shakespeare and his influential works. Note: this class covers different material than the "Taste of Shakespeare" class that I offer, so students who have taken that course will study new material in this one.
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Joined September, 2017
4.9
581reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I started teaching from a young age--as an 18-year old college graduate in the Social Sciences and Psychology, I had an opportunity to start my career early, so I have over two decades of teaching experience. I am always teaching someone, whether that be an adult seminar or school-age children.
I use Socratic-style dialogue with my students to draw out their ideas and thoughts about the subject matter. My current areas of focus center around literature and writing. I believe in stretching and challenging students in their thinking and writing. Literature is one of the most powerful ways to learn about the human experience, both real and imagined. Reading great literature leads to great writing, which is why I incorporate literature and writing together to help students learn techniques from the authors we study.
One of my greatest joys is being able to bring Shakespeare to life for children of all ages, even the very young. I infuse my classes with my passion for the Bard's work and I bring his words to life with color, sound, and video so that kids can see that Shakespeare is fun and accessible.
I am also passionate about gifted education and therefore some of my offerings cater to this group. These students are often reading and reflecting on literature that is usually assumed to be beyond their years, yet they thrive on the excitement of discussing these big themes with other like-minded students. I love to give these students a platform to "geek out" with each other and to share their love for challenging ideas.
I have taught gifted literature pull-out programs at a private school as well as taught private individual and group lessons. I have also done consulting for teachers and schools on curriculum and pedagogy. Along with teaching, I enjoy creating art that incorporates thoughtful words with whimsical images.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-15 learners per class
