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This The Taming of the Shrew website also includes:
- Introduction to Playing Shakespeare 2017
- Activities: Cast Interviews
- Article: How to Tame a Shrew
- Article: Two Plays... Many Meanings
- Week by Week Blog
- How to Tame a Shrew Article Activity
- Two Plays...Many Meanings Article Activity
- The Production
- The Production - Characters
- Essay Questions
- Graphic & Image
- Script
- Video
- Join to access all included materials
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 characters, and read a scene-by-scene synopsis.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite small groups to act out a scene from the play
Classroom Considerations
- Turn Teacher Mode on or off at the bottom of the page to lock/unlock access to certain resources
- Requires computers, the Internet, and headphones for listening to actor interviews
- Activity may take extra time if using supplemental teacher resources
- Background knowledge of drama and Shakespeare is helpful
Pros
- Interactive resource that is easy for students to navigate independently
- Includes a variety of classroom resources
Cons
- None