You’re Invited to Shakespeare’s Birthday Party!
A joyous celebration to be had when National Poetry Month and Shakespeare’s Birthday collide on April 23th!
Amy Vasquez, J.D.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(77)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. To prepare a birthday card for Shakespeare. Once enrolled, students will receive an invitation to the virtual party with instructions.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Students will learn about Shakespeare and his great works through a fun interactive party. The party itinerary (loosely): Top of the hour— Guests arrival, announcement, and introduction. :05 — Sharing of gifts (guests present birthday cards made in preparation for class) :15 — Shakespeare’s writings were meant to be performed. A lesson and practice session on a technique to memorize Shakespeare based upon Ken Ludwig’s “How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare” :25 — Shakespeare Word Bingo. Guests will make their own Bingo cards referencing Shakespeare’s work and will play a round of bingo. :30— We’ll make birthday cakes out of whatever material you have on hand—building bricks, play dough, clay, coloring on paper, etc. You are welcome to share your own Shakespeare refreshments/recipes as well! Please bring a glass of water, tea, or juice for a toast! :35 — Party Favor. Guests can’t leave without a proper gift! We will make word clouds out of sonnets or other works. Paper and pen or markers are needed. :45 — A fond farewell as we discuss the Shakespeare’s legacy and our own 458+ year legacy! :50 — Guest depart (leave meeting) Please review material needed section!
Learning Goals
Students will take away a deeper appreciation and a new or renewed sense of joy about Shakespeare as well as tips on memorization.
Other Details
Supply List
Pen/pencil/markers and paper. Building bricks, clay or paper or other items on hand may be used to make a model cake. Also, students may bring a glass of water, juice, or tea, and their own refreshments.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Kenneth Ludwig’s “How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare” will be discussed as well as Sonnet 18, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, and a MacBeth parody.
Joined August, 2017
4.8
77reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a college student at Oxford University, I had the amazing experience of visiting the Globe Theatre and studying its architecture. My love of Shakespeare’s work runs deep. My family and I have visited the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, frequently, and my daughter has studied Shakespeare through intensive classes at the Shakespeare Theatre Company and received one-on-one instruction on memorization from Ken Ludwig himself. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
4-12 learners per class
