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Shakespeare for KidsDon't wait until high school literature to enjoy Shakespeare's plays.
Is Shakespeare for kids and teens, or just for scholars? Consider that Shakespeare intended his plays to be watched and enjoyed.He probably never imagined they would be assigned as an academic exercise somewhat akin to literary torture. Admittedly, there is enough philosophy in Shakespeare's writings to merit literary analysis. However, like all good literature, it should be enjoyed first. You can read Shakespeare for kids to enjoy as well as teens and adults. Kids as young as 3rd and 4th grade can participate in the Shakespeare Unit Study described below. Shakespeare Unit StudyHere is a simple structure that we used for several years for a Shakespeare unit study. Consider choosing a different play each year for an annual Summer Unit Study of Shakespeare for kids.FIRST, choose one of the many Shakespeare plays. SECOND, read a short, simple synopsis of the play. You can use one of the Shakespeare story books like the one to the right, or simply do an on-line encyclopedia search. THIRD, watch the play. This can be a live performance, or more likely, a video from the library or on-line. FOURTH, read the play. You can get several books and read it together taking parts. FIFTH, watch a different version of the same play. SIXTH, allow the student to complete a project to complete the unit study. Project ideas for Shakespeare for kids unit studies. Shakespeare ResourcesThis selection of Shakespeare books are unabridged and from the Dover Thrift collection. 
Ten Tales from Shakespeare (Lamb)4th - 6th Grade These stories were adapted from Shakespeare plays by Charles and Mary Lamb in the 1800's to bring the stories to life to the children of their generation. This book is now a classic of itself. $3.50 Shakespeare Stories for Young Readers (Nesbit) $4.95 Antony & Cleopatra unabridged $2.00 PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE 
Hamlet
unabridged $1.50
Julius Caesar
unabridged $2.00
King Lear
unabridged $1.50 
MacBeth
unabridged $2.00 Midsummers Night Dream unabridged $1.50 PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE 
Much Ado About Nothing
unabridged $2.00 
Romeo and Juliet
unabridged $1.00 
Taming of the Shrew
unabridged $1.50 
Shakespeare Sonnets
$2.00
Shakespeare: Book of Quotations
$2.00 
Who's Who in Shakespeare (Stokes)
A reference for Shakespeare characters and plots. $14.95 Here are some other products that may also add fun to your Shakespeare unit studies.
Great Character's from Shakespeare Paper Dolls (Tierney)
Another way to dramatize the plays! $6.95
Henry the VIII and Wives Paper Dolls (Tierney)
No, this is not a Shakespeare play itself, but was contemporary with the era in which the stories took place. $6.95 Return from Literature-Shakespeare to the Children's Literature Main Page |
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