Shakespeare Lesson Plan Outline for an introductory lesson on Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Makes use of the playtext as well as working with the Kenneth Brannagh movie.
A full lesson Powerpoint including a research-based 'webquest' activity introducing the historical context to Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Find out about the REAL Macbeth! Allows students to understand the difference between Macbeth the fictional character and Macbeth the historical figure.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Lesson 1 - introduction to a series of writing and reading lessons based around science fiction and fantasy to engage boys.
Printable worksheet resources containing fact files on Judaism as a part of the cultural and historical context for the Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare. Students are required to write about context in their essays, and this handy worksheet helps!