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Shakespeare Globe Trust

Othello

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Emilia mocks Bianca, who is in a relationship with Cassio, who attacks Montano. Using the resource, learners explore profiles of the characters from Shakespeare's Othello. They also read a scene-by-scene synopsis and follow a weekly blog...
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Shakespeare Globe Trust

The Taming of the Shrew

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What does it take to build a stage production from the ground up? Scholars read a weekly blog detailing the behind-the-scenes action of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. They also listen to interviews with the cast, meet the...
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Colorado College: A Brief History of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explanation of the problems and political machinations that happened behind the scenes in both the House of Representatives and Senate as the wording of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was developed. See how the legislation was...
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Lit Charts: Julius Caesar Act 1, Scene 1 Summary & Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A summary and analysis of Act 1 Scene 1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The analysis includes a discussion of themes that arise throughout the act. The reader can advance to scenes 2 and 3 using the buttons at the top or bottom.
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Lit Charts: Julius Caesar Act 2, Scene 1 Summary & Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary and analysis of Act 2 Scene 1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. The analysis includes a discussion of themes that arise throughout the act. The reader can advance to scenes 2, 3, and 4 using the buttons at the top or bottom.
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Abwag: Learn About Acting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Student awareness and appreciation of acting will be enhanced after discovering the tricks of the trade. They will learn how to act, feel and think in an acting environment.
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Behind the Scenes: The Mc Carran Internal Security Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the origins and impact of the McCarran Internal Security Act which President Harry Truman called "the greatest danger to freedom of speech, press and assembly, since the Alien and Sedition Laws of 1798." Find out how a fear of...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Cinema: How Are Hollywood Films Made?

For Students 9th - 10th
Site takes you through the steps in making a film. The site also invites you to "Write your own dialogue for a scene or put yourself in a producer's shoes by managing the production of a film."
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Children's Museum

Adventure in Theatre: Fun Things to Know About Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is broken into fifteen separate topics covering all aspects of the theatre, including basic information on what a play is and what the theatre is to more in depth information on props, stage makeup, and scene design.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: "The Comedy of Errors"

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides three ways to read the Shakespearean comedy, "The Comedy of Errors." You can read a "modern" version of the text, by clicking on the specific scenes of the text. Or you can read "The Comedy of Errors" as it first...
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: "Measure for Measure"

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, there are three ways you can enjoy reading "Measure for Measure." You can read a "modern edition," which is divided into acts and scenes for easy navigation. You can read the text as it "first appeared in the Folio of...
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Actorama: Casting Calls and Audition Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Website where actors can create profiles and search casting calls. Monologues and scenes to use for audtitions can be searched by various criteria (gender, source material, period, type, and main action and/or emotion involved.
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Emory University

Emory University: "As You Like It"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Clickable list of paintings inspired by scenes in Shakespeare's "As You Like It" with text.
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Absolute Shakespeare

Absolute Shakespeare: "Coriolanus"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The entire text of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus" divided by acts and scenes with a summary introduction of the play. With links to other Shakespearean plays, sonnets, biographies, poems, and more.
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Ford's Theatre: Lincoln's Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in full view of a packed audience. Many questions remain unanswered such as whether this was a lone act or part of a conspiracy. Conduct your own investigations using the features from this...
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Internet Shakespeare Editions: "As You Like It"

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the University of Victoria offers three options for those wanting to read the full text of the Shakespearean comedy, "As You Like It." Read a modern edition of the play, which is organized by acts and scenes. Or read...
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Interactive Shakespeare Project: "Measure for Measure"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interactive project on Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," with study questions and movie clips. Click on hyperlinked words to get a "modern" translation of confusing phrases and ideas, and learn more about the play by...
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Julius Caesar Paraphrase

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A scene-by-scene paraphrase of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in two formats. You can proceed act by act through the paraphrase, or you can view the original text and the paraphrase side by side in a PDF document. RL.9-10.4 Word choice, Tone
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Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Hero vs. Claudio

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about marriage customs during the English Renaissance? Students will have an opportunity to learn about weddings and marriages in Renaissance English using "Much Ado About Nothing" as source material.
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Absolute Shakespeare

Absolute Shakespeare: King Lear Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
Act by act and scene by scene, this commentary accompanies the entire play.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Romeo and Juliet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resources for Romeo and Juliet consist of a summary, analysis of themes and characters, a list of questions, and teacher resources. Each of the Acts and Scenes are discussed in great detail. An excellent set of questions is also included.
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Emory University

Emory University: Much Ado About Nothing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Emory University provides a link to an illustration from Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."

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