Villainy, parricide, ambition, abuse of power, and some of the most famous lines in English literature—Richard III has it all. Instructors using the play for the first time and those who list it as one of their favorites will find the guide "glorious."

Concepts

william shakespeare, british history, critical thinking, king richard iii, dramatic plays, villains, tragedies, allegories, the war of the roses

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign one group to investigate the recent discovery of what are thought to be the remains of King Richard III

Classroom Considerations

• The 19-page guide includes scene-by-scene synopses, before, during, and after discussion questions and reading activities, research questions, and project ideas
• Use after a study of the other plays in the history cycle
• Presumes readers have prior knowledge of the characteristics of a history play; if not, a summary is included in the guide

Pros

• The Problem Situation activities help readers gain knowledge of the events, the real people pictured, and the themes of the play

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.10a RL.9-10.10b RL.11-12.10a RL.11-12.10b