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Teacher Review for Folger Shakespeare Library

Kara T.
School district administrator
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, United States

My Subjects English Language Arts, English-Language Learning

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My Students Liked It No

My Students Learned Yes

I Would Recommend It Yes

Setup Time More than 15 minutes

Great for Creation
Further application
Knowledge gain
Small group
Teacher-led lessons
Whole class

Great with Advanced learners
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How I Use It

Middle school students often struggle with the difficult language and sometimes adult-level content of Shakespeare's plays, and the Folger Shakespeare Library website can help bridge the gap between their reading ability and experiences and those portrayed in Shakespeare's writing. Teachers can access videos, lessons, and even collections of materials supporting the teaching of a whole popular play. I also subscribe to their Bard Notes e-newsletters to keep updated with new lesson plans, videos and other materials.

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Folger Shakespeare Library appears passionate about sharing Shakespeare's work with Americans of all ages and abilities. As a teaching tool, this site can be best used by teachers looking for lesson plans, play ideas, and resources to help make Shakespeare more fun and accessible to younger readers. The K-12 Teachers section offers videos, resources by mail, lesson plans and more. Teachers who are struggling with engaging students with Shakespeare can find valuable aids through this site.

K-12 resources make Shakespeare accessible to younger audiences

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