Concurrent Session I: How to Teach Shakespeare to Students of All Ages


Rue Reolon, Street Level March 24, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

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Presenters
Diane Steinberg, Sigma Tau Delta Historian, The College of New Jersey (NJ)
Students from The College of New Jersey (NJ)

This workshop focuses on Shakespeare as a dramatist, and helps teachers use the same acting exercises that professionals use to understand Shakespeare’s characters and plots. We’ll look at ways to actively introduce plays with a few simple props that help students understand what they are about to read. We’ll practice reading a few short scenes that open up character. We’ll help students create tableaux that capture the emotions of key moments. Dress comfortably and casually. There will be handouts to take home.