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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.
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