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How to Teach a Midsummer Night's Dream
Make Shakespeare more accessible by breaking it down to the students' level. Hook students by showing that his characters have the same problems many people have today.
King Arthur & Sir Gawain Comparison Lesson
Students compare the romance stories of Le Morte d'Arthur and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in small groups in five creative activities.
Beowulf Mead Hall Activity
Teach a memorable lesson based on Beowulf. Students will use problem solving techniques to organize and to produce a mead hall feast for the whole class to enjoy.
'Honor a Student' Speech Lesson
High school students rarely get to celebrate each other's lives. In this lesson, students "honor" each other by giving a speech about what makes the individual special.
Lord of the Flies "Surviving" Game
Students work in groups to "survive" on separate islands in a class simulation. The object of the game is to group problem solve and to get rescued.