Standard Deviants School: Introduction to Shakespeare (Shakespeare Program 1)
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesShakespeare has been called the greatest writer of the English language, but who was Shakespeare? What kind of a world did he live in? Why is he so great? The Standard Deviants provide an inside look at Shakespeare's life and times, his use of language, and the nitty-gritty of Elizabethan drama. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: Shakespeare" series.
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Runtime: 25 minutes 36 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Language Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: English Grammar, Plays, Shakespeare, William
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2005
- Producer/Distributor: Cerebellum Corporation
- Series: Standard Deviants School: Shakespeare
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Great introduction for Shakespeare!
Awesome! I love this. Students are much more engaged than just reading the content.
Helpful for all students!
This is an excellent way to introduce Shakespeare. The humor and simple explanations make a challenging author much less daunting.