This unit is designed for students in 4th year of E.S.O and it belongs to English Literature. Its Learning outcomes are:
- To distinguish different kinds of literary texts
- To know the most important facts of Shakespeare´s life
- To recognize the main characteristics of Shakespeare´s work
- To identify the different parts you can find in a theatre
And the subject contents are the following:
- The characteristics of Shakespeare´s Works
- Relevant facts and dates of Shakespeare´s life
- The most influential plays and sonnets
- Historical background: XVI-XVII Centuries
Session 1
This session serves as an introduction to the unit. The students explain their opinions and preferences about different leisure time activities looking at some photos:
- Go to http://en.educaplay.com/en/learningresources/1822522/match_the_words___definitions.htm and match the words with their definitions.
And finally they have to answer some questions to ensure comprehension.
Session 2
In this session there is again an introduction with photos. The students have to guess who are these people:
This session serves as an introduction to the unit. The students explain their opinions and preferences about different leisure time activities looking at some photos:
They have to work in pairs asking and answering some questions, After this introduction, they are going to look at this presentation http://es.slideshare.net/Maririzosp/presentacin-parts-of-a-theatre?qid=63bc3d24-e86b-4cca-ab19-85567a451201&v=qf1&b=&from_search=40 in order to learn the main parts of a theatre. After this, they are going to do some activities based on the vocabulary they have seen:
- Label the pictures with the words in the box:
Dressing Room Curtain
Backstage Orchestra Pit Stage
Auditorium
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- Go to http://en.educaplay.com/en/learningresources/1822522/match_the_words___definitions.htm and match the words with their definitions.
Session 2
In this session there is again an introduction with photos. The students have to guess who are these people:
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And after that they are going to read a text about the Elizabethan age. They have to scan it to find the answers to some questions. When they finish this activity, there is a webtask about Shakespeare´s life. The students search the information required and they write a summary. Here is the link:
Session 3
It starts with a brainstorming exercise in which the students have to remember relevant information from the previous session. Then they increase their knowledge with a text and some exercises we find in this webpage: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=9333
To finish with session 3, I have made a videoquiz about The Globe theatre where they have to answer questions with multiple choice answers. After this exercise the students write a short conclusion of what they have learned with the previous activity. You can find the videoquiz activity here: http://en.educaplay.com/en/learningresources/1817801/the_globe.htm
Session 4
As an introduction, there is a picture of two sonnets:
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To learn about this kind of literature, they are going to look at this presentation: https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/shakespeare-sonnets-6068558
It includes formal aspects of analysis and questions they have to answer. Then they are going to listen the sonnets I and II in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=109&v=h2KeALDmztQ
Finally, the students have a task in which they have to choose a sonnet from Shakespeare's collection, analyze it, quess its meaning and practice rhythm and intonation to read it aloud.
Session 5
Here the students are going to present their sonnets task, and they are going to compare their work with the rest of the class.
Session 6
This session talks about tragedy, comedy and history. The students have to read a text and complete a chart with some information. This is the text: http://shakespearecrazy.wikispaces.com/What+is+the+difference+between+tragedies,+comedies,+and+histories+and+what+are+they%3F
And this is the chart:
The actors have to be…
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Main characters
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Main topics
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Other relevant information
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Tragedy
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Comedy
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History
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To finish with this session, they are going to learn the names of the most famous plays written by Shakespeare. The information is presented in a timeline, to facilitate comprehension.
Session 7
In this session there is a final task in which the students have to write a card. It contains a summary of a play they have chosen (from the timeline we used the previous day), a mind map to present the main characters and a picture to illustrate their work. I have chosen Hamlet as an example; here they have a model of a summary: http://www.shakespeareinamericancommunities.org/plays/hamlet
and also an example of a mind map:
Session 8
The students are going to present their work about the play they have chosen, and afer this, they are going to discuss about their likes and dislikes of different plays.
Session 9
In the last session we are going to review the main vocabulary related to Shakespeare´s life and work. To do this we play hangman here: http://www.proprofs.com/games/word-games/hangman/william-shakespeares-hangman-game/
In the end, there is a revision of all the aspects included in this unit. we do this through two activities:
- · With the whole class, say what you have learned about the theatre and Shakespeare: brainstorming ideas. Try to remember as many details as possible.
- · Finally, in groups, say what was your favourite session and why. Discuss with your group.
And that is all my work! I think it is useful because it includes a lot of different information, but presented in an attainable way. If you need more information about materials or activities, you can read my previous article in this blog. I hope you like it.
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