What does it take to build a stage production from the ground up? Scholars read a weekly blog detailing the behind-the-scenes action of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. They also listen to interviews with the cast, meet the characters, and read a scene-by-scene synopsis. 

Concepts

the taming of the shrew, william shakespeare, literature, performance art, dramatic plays, Drama

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite small groups to act out a scene from the play

Classroom Considerations

• Turn Teacher Mode on or off at the bottom of the page to lock/unlock access to certain resources
• Requires computers, the Internet, and headphones for listening to actor interviews
• Activity may take extra time if using supplemental teacher resources
• Background knowledge of drama and Shakespeare is helpful
  

Pros

• Interactive resource that is easy for students to navigate independently 
• Includes a variety of classroom resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.11-12.1 RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1