Teaching Shakespeare has been a major contribution to the knowledge and expertise of all teachers of Shakespeare from primary upwards for two decades. This full-colour second edition is in a larger format, updated to reflect modern classroom practice. It includes new contributions by leading practitioners from Shakespeare's Globe, the Shakespeare Schools Festival, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Cambridge School Shakespeare editorial team. Teaching Shakespeare makes explicit the 'Active Shakespeare' principles which underpin Cambridge School Shakespeare and includes activities and advice to help teachers develop their existing good practice, making the learning of Shakespeare valuable and enjoyable for all involved.

The Play Guide provides structured support for the three Sections that are all part of Component 1: Understanding Drama in the AQA GCSE Drama specification: / Section A Theatre Roles and Responsibilities. / Section B Study of a Set Play / Section C Understanding Drama - Live Theatre Production. / Fully supports the written examination and helps students develop their key knowledge and understanding of the set plays. / Knowledge and understanding are developed alongside the key drama skills through a range of practical ideas and activities, tasks and exercises. / Includes a dedicated section on how to improve exam and writing skills with a number of practice exam-style questions.