Shakespeare

Poster 
Presenting Friday 14 April.
  • Which type of play is it (tragedy, comedy)?
  • Where is it set?
  • How many characters are there? What are they like? (male, female, particular looks?)
  • Ratings for the level of violence, dressing up as the opposite sex, etc.
  • Describe what the scene is about and how it fits into the play.

  • Presentation should be about 5 minutes (divide the speaking time equally).



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Poster 
Presenting Friday 14 April.
  • Which type of play is it (tragedy, comedy)?
  • Where is it set?
  • How many characters are there? What are they like? (male, female, particular looks?)
  • Ratings for the level of violence, dressing up as the opposite sex, etc.
  • Describe what the scene is about and how it fits into the play.

  • Presentation should be about 5 minutes (divide the speaking time equally).



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Slide 2 - Video

Slide 3 - Video

Shakespeare line toss
  • tone
  • stress
  • inflection
  • volume
  • pacing
  • pausing

Slide 4 - Slide

Scene
  •  The performance should last 5-7 minutes. 
  • You may ask extras from other groups. 
  • One of your players is the “Chorus”.
  •  Everyone has a proper speaking part which is big enough to be graded.
  • You can change the setting and update the text to your liking. As long as it remains as dynamic, dramatic, and entertaining as possible, while remaining true to Shakespeare's spirit. 
  • Use of props will be rewarded!

Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Video

What choices has Shakespeare made in this scene?
  • inside vs outside
  • day vs night
  • home vs away
  • public vs private
  • action vs inaction
  • political vs social vs religious
  • men vs women vs men and women
  • positive vs negative
  • comic vs tragic vs serious
  • family vs friends vs enemies vs lovers
  • blank verse vs prose vs both

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Slide 8 - Video

Today's objectives
  • Study the different Shakespeare plays
  • Form a group to prepare a scene (5 classes)

Slide 9 - Slide

Slide 10 - Video

Slide 11 - Slide

Shakespeare now
Shakespeare based movies & series:

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