Teaching shakespeare high schools

Teach Shakespeare in a way that makes his works relevant, engaging, and accessible for high school students. Grab 11 ideas in this post.

If you have ever taught Shakespeare’s plays or sonnets, then you know students can struggle to unlock the language and meaning of the text. The following two anchor charts have been tremendou…

The play's the thing and many students jump at the opportunity to do some acting. In this #2ndayELA Twitter chat, middle and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed popular Shakespeare plays to teach, literary terms, themes and topics to teach, how to make real-world connections and support readers struggling with the language, as well as other recommended dramas. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

Are you a Fen-sucked Dull-Eyed Canker-blossom? Do you know how many sonnets the Bard wrote, or which phrases we use that he coined? Have you any idea what an oxlip looks like? If you're curious about answering any of these questions, then this Ultimate Guide to Teaching Shakespeare might be for you!

Shakespeare is a staple in almost every English class. From Romeo and Juliet to Hamlet, students either love Shakespeare, or they hate him, whether it be the

If you ask me, it’s always a good time to celebrate The Bard, but on April 23rd, we recognize both his birth and the incredible contribution he made to the English language. Now I know that not everyone thinks we should still be studying his work in 21st century classrooms, but I’m not one of […]

Teach Shakespeare in a way that makes his works relevant, engaging, and accessible for high school students. Grab 11 ideas in this post.

As part of your high school English - Study Shakespeare's Hamlet with these fun video summaries, books, and in-depth study guides.

Check out these 5 fast and easy tips for how to teach Shakespeare: sonnets edition. Find out easy ways to introduce Shakespeare, engage your students in Shakespearean English, teach them about the Shakespearean sonnet structure, and how to read a sonnet. #mindroarteachingresources

When teaching Shakespeare, creativity is key to boosting student engagement. Veteran teacher and cartoonist David Rickert chats about how he hooks students.