College prep ability grouping. A brief study of the history of the theatre will be included, as will historical background on England and Shakespeare to help make otherwise topical and difficult passages from the plays meaningful to the student.
Emphasis is placed on critical expository writing.
Complete Works of Shakespeare . Recognition of major influences and highlights of William Shakespeare's life. Review of historical background to Elizabethan theatre. Demonstration of knowledge of such literary techniques as plot, structure, character development, figurative language and imagery, and theme. The third title is by teacher's choice, to be selected from either the traditional titles or the multicultural titles.