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Shakespeare & Storytelling

Step into Shakespeare’s world and analyze one of his most famous plays, Macbeth. Engage in a multi-modal critical analysis between the original scripts and modern performances.
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1:1 Private

Format

Ages 14-17

Recommended

45-Minute

Live Sessions

Up to 16

Graded Assignments

Course syllabus

Our ELA coursework focuses on Annotated Reading, Applied Grammar, Building Paragraphs, and culminates with a Final Project.

  • Use fiction to make connections with the real world and other media; investigate how text translates into performance and video. Reflect on the impact of both types of plays and begin a formal analysis.
  • Write a comparative analysis between Shakespeare’s original play and modern-day live performances of his work. Integrate text-based evidence to support your argumentation.
  • Use cohesive paragraph structures and smooth transitions between narrative sections to unlock expository writing. Develop an understanding of context and subtext. Integrate persuasive techniques to make a compelling argument.
  • Write a remix of a classic Shakespeare play. Use script-writing strategies to develop modern characters and maintain the integrity of the original text. Deepen your narrative technique with the principle of “show, don’t tell,” and revise your story with an editing exercise.

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