Dramatic Play: Discovering Shakespeare in the primary classroom History through drama Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet

Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet

Obviously these elements overlap and can be combined

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To use the techniques of role-play and hot-seating to demonstrate your character

Bringing ancient history back to a personal and emotional level felt like the best way to engage these students

Dramatic Play: Discovering Shakespeare in the primary classroom History through drama Hamlet or Romeo and JulietLet us on your imaginary forces work! Henry V. Is there an engaging way to investigate Shakespeare in the primary classroom? Yes. Exploring Shakespeares language through active play can awaken our imaginations and transport us to new and familiar worlds. This scheme of work enables students to discover the historical and cultural context of 16th century England. By investigating the structure of the Globe Theatre and social conventions of the time,