Presented by Holly Rodgers Sharing Shakespeare A performance-based approach to introducing Elementary English Language Learners to the works of William Shakespeare Presented by Holly Rodgers

“They have been at a great feast of languages” -Love’s Labour Lost, V, i, 37 Why Elementary ELL students are a perfect target audience for teaching Shakespeare Many ELL students have no preconceived notions about Shakespeare Dramatic activities are a great way for students to utilize their developing language skills Performing Shakespeare gives ELL students confidence both in and out of the classroom Performing Shakespeare distinguishes ELL students within the school community If ELL students develop background knowledge of great writers early in life, they will be less intimidated or likely to get discouraged in secondary school

“Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie” -All’s Well That Ends Well, I, i, 231 So you think you want to try Shakespeare…. Where do I begin? Web Resources: www.folger.edu/education www.tumblebooks.com/tumblereadable www.opensourceshakespeare.org

“To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow” -Macbeth, V, v, 19 Shakespeare Extensions: Going Beyond the Classroom

Extending Shakespeare into the 21st Century

The Visual Side of Shakespeare

Photostory

“The open ear of youth doth always listen” -Richard II, 2.1

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” -As you Like It, II, vii, 139-140 Windows Movie Maker

Shakespeare On-Screen

“The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not mov’d with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treason, strategems, and spoils” -The Merchant of Venice, V, i, 83-85 Audacity

Comic Life http://www.plasq.com

“If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that” -The Merchant of Venice, III, i, 68 Thank You! hmrodgers@fcps.edu