Welcome to our Book Study on A Midsummer Night’s Dream!!

This play is a fun story about love, magic, and the importance of following your heart!

Shakespeare's works are considered some of the greatest achievements in English literature. His plays and sonnets explore universal themes such as love, power, jealousy, betrayal, and the human condition, making them timeless. Shakespeare had a profound impact on the English language, coining phrases and words that are still in use today. Studying his works helps students appreciate the richness and flexibility of the language, enhancing their vocabulary and expressive abilities. Each week we will learn many vocabulary words that come straight from Shakespeare’s pen and learn how to utilise them in our day-to-day speech. 

We will also study each of the many literary devices that Shakespeare uses and why they are important for not only Shakespeare literature, but every book, play, and movie!

This 5 week long course is 100% online, taken asynchronously with no specific “live” sessions, or meeting time requirements. It will prepare students for university, and help them become independent learners! Asynchronous courses are great for students who prefer a flexible schedule!

⭐️ Weekly ⭐️
Each Monday a video presentation will be posted to review concepts of the week’s topics, as well as a related assignment 
- Students will upload their assignment to the classroom after completing 
- Students may be asked to respond to the discussion questions that will be posted in the classroom 

| OUR BOOK STUDY |

Throughout this book study we will cover a comprehensive overview of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Most importantly, this course explores the problem of the human condition as it occurs in literature and challenges students to understand that problem. They will consider various solutions to the problem and how those solutions differ from those they might make in their own lives

| WHY STUDY BRITISH LITERATURE & SHAKESPEARE? | 

British Literature prepares students for the rigors of reading and critical thinking at the college level. Student will broaden their cultural literacy and sharpen their sensitivity to aesthetics within the gifts of language and storytelling. Studying Shakespeare is valuable for a variety of reasons, encompassing literary, linguistic, cultural, and personal development aspects. Most importantly, this course challenges them to understand on a more personal level the problem of the human condition and recognize solutions to those conditions.



⭐️ Works of Literature: ⭐️ 

Elizabethan Literature 
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Shakespeare 


Learning Objectives: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Explore emphasis in spoken word.
• Research background of historical context.
• Analyze the complex story line and show how the subplots are relatEd 

Assignments: 
• 2-3 Page Comparative Essay 

⭐️Students will also learn MLA as well as Comparative Essay and General Paper Writing Instructions ⭐️