The play is sometimes read aloud in class and also assigned for homework as time permits. During discussion the English teacher clarifies the general action of the plot and Shakespeare s development of themes and literary devices. Students take class notes and complete study guide questions for homework grades. Outstanding segments are uploaded to the class website. Rough drafts are composed in Microsoft Word.
Students then work in pairs to edit and revise their compositions.
The teacher provides the rubric used for grading the essays as a guide for the peer editing and revising teams. Students correct final products based upon the feedback provided in peer editing and revising sessions. Computer students creatively illustrate their essays in Hyperstudio. The best multimedia projects are determined by student vote and posted in a special award-winning section on the class web site. As a culminating activity, students host an evening with their parents and community members who are invited to view the multimedia projects in the computer lab.