Title Insight Shakespeare Plays - The Merchant of Venice 2nd edition


Subjects: Other
Authors: Aidan Coleman & Abbie Thomas
ISBN: 9781925485653
About the title: Developed and written by leading teachers and Shakespearean specialists, each text in the Insight Shakespeare Plays series contains the play text as well as detailed background notes and a wide range of questions and activities. Shakespeare’s techniques and conventions are explained thoroughly and accessibly, and key vocabulary is defined throughout, giving students confidence with the language. Brief synopses and ā€˜Before you read’ notes before each scene guide students in their reading, while graded questions after each scene enhance understanding and lead to higher-level explorations of language and ideas. EACH TITLE FEATURES: • Accessible text notes on each page of the play text • A brief synopsis, character list and key vocabulary at the start of each scene, to orient students to the text • Stimulating historical background information, explanations of themes and techniques, and different interpretations compared and contrasted • Numerous questions and activities for varied exploration of the play, including ideas for performance, creative writing, illustration and analysis.
Size: 2.7 MB