1. Teaching Shakespeare in the 21st Century
... focussing on key scenes and it also appeals to the visual learners in the class. Even if pupils use the same setting and style that Luhrmann uses for his 1996 version of Romeo and Juliet, when it comes to pupils considering their own adaptation they must be guided to justify their own decisions. The justification process shows pupils' understanding of the ... is alive, well and accessible for them. One teacher who has previously taken students to the 'Playing Shakespeare' season reports: "I have never failed to come away inspired and full of ideas to help open up the language and w...
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- Approx Pages: 16
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate