Romeo & Juliet - (Classical Comics: Teaching Resource Pack) by Ian McNeilly (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

For teaching ages 10-17, this easy to use photocopiable resource is designed with a focus on fun as well as learning. Many activities stand on their own as introductions to the world of Shakespeare. Activities look at Shakespeare's use of language, history, IT, drama, and art.

Book Synopsis

Designed for the classroom, this resource book (spiral bound for easy photocopying) contains activities and exercises to help the teaching of Romeo & Juliet.

Although it was designed to be used alongside the Romeo & Juliet graphic novels, it can be used with any version of the play.

It includes a broad range of topics including: structure, listening, understanding, motivation and character as well as key words, themes and literary techniques.

The exercises have been approached from a cross-curriculum perspective so that they cover not only literature and literacy, but also history, technology, drama, reading, speaking, writing and art.

The age range is 10 to 17, but of course within that span exists a broad spectrum of skill levels. Therefore, this study guide includes activities for all, providing many opportunities for differentiated teaching and for the tailoring of lessons to meet individual needs.

Examples of some of the activities include:
Background
Character
Language
Understanding the play
Drama/Art
and many more...

A CD is included that contains the pages in PDF format so that they can be used on any whiteboard or local intranet system.

Review Quotes

The Study Guide is a wonderful resource. Although rather text heavy it has some terrific lesson ideas and the Teachers' "answer" section at the back is a welcome inclusion.
Linda Lorenza, Head Of Education
The Bell Shakespeare Company, NSW, Australia

The "Classical Comics" resources that I have used are invaluable for teaching at all levels. My students have found them enormously helpful in preparing for their exams as they have allowed me to create more inventive and imaginative teaching resources.
Dr Marcella McCarthy, Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented Education
The Cherwell School, Oxford, England

[the resources] capitalize on the concept of using comics in the classroom to make classics of English literature more accessible. As such they are highly original; I know of no other resource that combines work with a classical text with the more visual approach of a comic. Having said that, the resources are equally valuable if teaching the text from a "normal" book.
Dr Kornel Kossuth, Head of English
Saint Ronan's School, Kent, England.

About the Author

Ian McNeilly has taught English in a variety of secondary schools and sixth forms both in the UK and overseas. He currently teaches part-time at Brantwood School in Sheffield. Ian, who holds a Masters degree in Literature Studies, has been Head of Department and an examiner for Cambridge International Examinations. His other role as Director for the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) - the professional body for all those working in English education - ensures his involvement with curriculum developments and you might read Ian's comments on education matters in the UK national press.

Will Volley is a new artist to the world of sequential art, but one that is set for great things. He has a very strong sense of fine art coupled with a natural talent for capturing emotions, movement and pacing.

Clive Bryant is the founder of Classical Comics and has served as Editor in Chief for the entire series of graphic novels and teaching resources.