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.
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.
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.