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Irresistible Shakespeare (Grades 5 and Up)

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Hi! I am not a teacher, but a mother of a 10-year old who is studying Shakespeare in school, and I wanted to help her, since my own background in English is extremely spotty (ahem). I read the teacher's comments (Ms. Miller) and am SO glad I ordered this book! My daughter and I are having such fun studying the text, taking turns reading the parts, even acting them out! Since Ms. Miller's experience as a teacher of Shakespeare is so great, we are BOTH learning a great deal together...

I would advise this book for any parent who wants to help their child gain a greater understanding of Shakespeare -- as a living play, and not just dull text on the page -- Miss Miller brings it all to life -- I wish I had had her as a teacher so many years ago.

As a conscientous mom who wants to help her child, I cannot recommend this book enough -- buy it, you will be glad you did.

Irresistable Shakespeare is a well written, well thought-out teacher's guide. I am planning on introducing Shakespeare this year to my gifted and talented students and the lessons are user-friendly and will be an excellent introduction to a very difficult subject. The lessons cover the difference between prose and poetry and the use of meter. I am very impressed with Rawlings Miller and am looking forward to using it.

The lessons in here have my 8th graders engaged! After each lesson, I am literally hearing kids say, "I get it!" The excerpts that Miller has included are of higher interest to a younger crowd--the opening and Bosworth speeches of Richard III, the St. Crispian's Day speech from Henry V, a little R&J, Shrew, and a long excerpt from Midsummer's. I have supplemented Miller's lessons on meter and poetry w/ sonnets 12, 18 & 91, and found the kids are actually understanding iambic pentameter and rhyme scheme. The only other thing I've thrown in are some Shakespearean insults to make class interesting. This book is an invaluable addition to my teacher's arsenal.

fun engaging excercises for the kids