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Teaching Shakespeare

Duncan Fewins, our “Teaching Shakespeare” columnist, is here to show you how to breathe life into Shakespeare’s plays. Each month he will provide practical exercises and performance tips to help teachers and students rediscover Shakespeare in the classroom.
Shakespeare Lesson Plans
Our free collection of Shakespeare lesson plans and workshop ideas has been designed for teachers looking to breathe new life into Shakespeare’s plays. Our Shakespeare lesson plans are written by our resident expert, Duncan Fewins. Each month he will provide practical exercises and performance tips to help teachers and students rediscover Shakespeare in the classroo
First Shakespeare Lesson
It's essential for teachers to make their first Shakespeare lesson practical, accessible and fun. This month our "Teaching Shakespeare Columnist" shows you how to introduce the Bard in your first Shakespeare Lesson.
Shakespeare Words
Shakespeare’s words and phrases are easier to understand than one might think. This month our “Teaching Shakespeare Columnist” translates Shakespeare’s words for newcomers.
Shakespeare Interpretation
This month our columnist shows you how to develop your Shakespeare Interpretation Skills.
Teaching Shakespeare – How to Prepare a Soliloquy
This month our columnist shows you how to develop the perfect Shakespeare soliloquy.
Teaching Shakespeare - How to Speak Shakespearean Verse
In the first of a regular series, Duncan Fewins shows you how to bring Shakespeare to life in the classroom and drama studio. We start with a practical approach to an old question: how do you speak Shakespearian verse?
An Interview with Duncan Fewins
Duncan Fewins speaks to About.com about overcoming your fear of Shakespeare.
Duncan Fewins
Biography for our 'Teaching Shakespeare' Columnist, Duncan Fewins

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