Shakespeare is Out, Out, Out!

Just a quick note to tell you that the long-delayed play about the life and times of William Shakespeare is finally shipping.

This play is for two different groups of kids. The obvious group is the one that is already studying a Shakespeare play. Those kids could have a great time reading our play aloud and listening to the songs. Have them read it once and you've committed about 35 minutes to an entertaining activity that'll really help them understand who Shakespeare was and what his world was like.

(You could of course read it two or three times---changing your casting each time. That way the students will be singing along with the recording and the learning will be deeper and more permanent.)

So much for group one. The second group of kids that this play is for are those who are NOT studying Shakespeare. Why? Because spending some time with this play will give them a solid and fun introduction to the most important writer that has ever worked with the English language. And then when they eventually see or read a Shakespeare play, they'll understand what to expect, and be able to appreciate it.

If you are teaching a group of kids that don't fall into one of these groups, please contact me.

Grade level? We're thinking fifth grade through high school.

I know what teachers are always asking: is the music upbeat? Yes it is. There's punk, pop, jazz, dance, and even a dixieland tune. You can hear samples from all the songs and read the first third of the script at http://www.badwolfpress.com/shakespeare.htm

Where else will you get to hear from William Shakespeare's third grade teacher?

I'll look forward to hearing from you soon.