Full Description
To accompany the Henry V graphic novels from "Classical Comics" and to help with their application in the classroom, this book is spiral-bound, making the pages easy to photocopy, and includes a CD-ROM with the pages in PDF format, ideal for whole-class teaching on whiteboards, laptops, etc or for direct digital printing. Written by a teacher, for teachers, helping to engage and involve students in Shakespeare's play. Suitable for teaching ages 10-17, this book provides exercises that cover structure, listening, understanding, motivation and character as well as key words, themes and literary techniques. Although the majority of the tasks focus on the use of language and comprehension, there are also many cross-curriculum topics, covering areas within history, ICT, drama, reading, speaking, writing and art. There is an extensive Educational Links section that provides further study opportunities. Devised to encompass a broad range of skill levels, this book provides many opportunities for differentiated teaching and the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs. It includes a CD-ROM.
This resource can be used alongside the Classical Comics adaptation of Henry V as well as any traditional text. In fact, many of the activities can stand on their own as introductions to the world of Shakespeare.
Contents
INTRODUCTION 6 BACKGROUND Shakespeare Timeline 7 The Globe Theatre(s) 8 Henry V Timeline 15 Henry Rules OK! 16 Henry V - The Story 17 Family Tree 21 The Battle of Agincourt and The Salic Law 23 The Longbow 25 CHARACTER Henry - Follow the Leader 28 English Royal Characters: The Dukes and Earls 31 The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Ely 32 The Traitors 34 The Soldiers in the King's Army 37 The Captains in the King's Army 38 Pistol, Nym and Bardolph 39 The French Court 40 LANGUAGE Key Words and Imagery 41 Shakespeare's Language 43 How Insulting! 46 Henry V Spelling Jumble 48 Missing Words 49 UNDERSTANDING THE PLAY The Black Book 50 What Happens Next? 52 Henry V Quiz 58 War! What is it good for? 60 PERFORMANCE The Chorus 62 Will you marry me? 63 Comedy in Henry V 64 Henry: Good or Bad King? 67 Henry's Trial 68 Performing Henry's Speeches 69 TEACHERS NOTES, ANSWERS AND EXPANSIONS 70 Educational Website Links 96
