Shakespeare Lives!  In fact, many of the words we use today were created by Shakespeare, and the themes presented in his plays are still relevant as well.  Let's take Julius Caesar...it is ALL about friendships and the problems that arise in those relationships.  Relatable?  Totally!
As you may be able to tell, teaching Shakespeare brings me so much joy, but what brings me even greater joy is seeing my students actually UNDERSTAND his plays!  That's where No Fear Shakespeare comes in.  Learners will have access to the original play on one side of their page and the modern version on the other side, making it so much easier to understand, enjoy, and actually appreciate his works!
I have been teaching Shakespeare for over 20 years, and I know how to make it fun and understandable.  I can't wait for your leaner to enjoy it, too!
Here is a sample schedule:
***Note: enrichment activities cover a wide range of activities students can do, and I always provide choices.  Students are NOT required to do the enrichment activities but are encouraged to!

Week 1: Introduction of William Shakespeare: His Life, His Works, His Plays, The History (mini-stations/tasks)
Week 2: Introduction to Julius Caesar-Who was he, and why is learning about him so important?  Begin reading Act I (with enrichment activities)
Week 3: Review and discuss Act I and begin reading Act II (with enrichment activities)
Week 4: Review and discuss the first part of Act II, in-class activity, and finish reading Act II (with enrichment activities)
Week 5: Kahoot review over Acts I and II. Begin reading Act III-this is really where the suspense builds!
Week 6: Review and discuss the first part of Act III and finish reading Act III (with enrichment activities)
Week 7: Review and discuss Act III and explore themes and motives so far.  Begin reading Act IV
Week 8: Finish reading Act IV (with enrichment activities)
Week 9: Review and discuss Act IV and read all of Act V (with enrichment activities)
Week 10: Julius Caesar wrap-up, Kahoot quiz, and introduce mini-project choices
Week 11: Work on mini-projects with help from teacher and peer feedback/Introduction to Romeo and Juliet and start reading Act I
Week 12: Review and discuss the first part of Act I and begin reading Act II (with enrichment activities)
Week 13: In-class activity and finish Act II and start reading Act III
Week 14: Finish Act III (with enrichment activities)
Week 15: Kahoot review over Acts 1-3 and read Act IV (with enrichment activities)
Week 16: Review Act IV and finish reading the play (sonnet-writing activity)