Dimensions
158 x 229 x 14mm
New Longman Shakespeare is a series of educational editions of the most popular Shakespeare plays studied and taught in secondary schools. They provide teachers with a balanced approach to teaching Shakespeare through the unique combination of close textual analysis and drama activities.
The complete text is accompanied by:
textual notes which help students to understand difficult words, historical references and key imagery
a clear and simple plot summary for each page of the play
activities which develop student understanding of the play, covering themes, character, plot, imagery and language
actor's interpretations which encourage students to see the play as a piece of drama
differentiated, exam-style activities at the end of each act, providing practice for SATs and GCSE/Standard Grade
summative activities which give a complete overview of the play
information on the social and historical background to Shakespeare's England, plays and playhouses, the Globe theatre and Shakespeare's language.
