Discovering Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream Adventure

Discovering Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream Adventure
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Discovering Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream Adventure

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will understand the context of A Midsummer Night's Dream and have a basic understanding of William Shakespeare.

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What do you already know about William Shakespeare?

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Who is William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare is one of the most famous playwrights and poets in history, known for his timeless works such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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Context of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy play written by Shakespeare, set in a magical forest and featuring love, mischief, and supernatural elements.

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Meet the Characters
In this activity, you will meet the key characters of A Midsummer Night's Dream, including the mischievous Puck and the fairy queen Titania.

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Reading A Midsummer Night's Dream
Read Act 1 of A Midsummer Night's Dream using the provided link. Pay attention to the language and the interactions between the characters.

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Fun Facts About the Play
Discover interesting facts about A Midsummer Night's Dream, such as its influence on popular culture and its enduring appeal.

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Exploring Themes and Motifs
Identify and discuss the themes of love, magic, and transformation in the play. What do they mean to the characters?

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Wrap-Up and Reflection
Reflect on what you've learned about A Midsummer Night's Dream and William Shakespeare. What aspects of the play and his work intrigue you?

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 12 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 13 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.