A best-selling introduction to Shakespeare, his world and his plays. Stimulating idea and resources enable students to get to grips with the plays in an enjoyable way. Key Assessment Objectives are covered through a range of activities. Topics include: study of historical context, plot, sub-plot, genre, character, themes, language, and staging Includes advice on how to prepare for and approach the exam Features sample exam questions

This edition of Much Ado About Nothing iis especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.
About the Series:
Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

A young boy creates a world filled with origami creatures of all shapes and sizes in this collection of 32 spirited poems that are combined with luminous illustrations. Includes an Illustrator's Note and a listing of origami-related Web sites and books.

This is one a series of original stories designed for the 12 to 16 age-group. All the stories have a strong African flavour.

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Richard II is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists and classroom notes. This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

Working in partnership with the RSC, this brand new series is ideal for introducing students to Shakespeare's plays. The Teacher Guide uses trusted and established RSC approaches to help bring the play to life in the classroom and establish a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation of Shakespeare's work. The Teacher Guide accompanies the full-colour edition of the play, which includes the RSC's active approaches to exploring the text, vibrant RSC performance photographs, page summaries, glosses, contextual information and much more. This unique series aims to motivate and inspire students in their early encounters with Shakespeare's plays whilst giving students confidence for all stages of their study of Shakespeare.