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Books in Shakespeare Made Easy series

  • Julius Caesar

    William Shakespeare, Alan Durband

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series, April 1, 1985)
    Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text. These invaluable teaching-study guides also include: Helpful background information that puts each play in its historical perspective. Discussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papers. Fact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what each play is about.
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare, Christina Lacie M.A.

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text. These invaluable teaching-study guides also include: Helpful background information that puts each play in its historical perspective. Discussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papers. Fact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what each play is about.
  • Tempest

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series, July 12, 1985)
    This wonderful presentation of Shakespeare's The Tempest features the play's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. This invaluable teaching-study guide also includes:Helpful background information that puts the play in its historical perspectiveDiscussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papersFact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what the play is about
  • King Lear

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, Jan. 10, 1986)
    Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text. These invaluable teaching-study guides also include: 1. Helpful background information that puts each play in its historical perspective. 2. Discussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papers. 3. Fact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what each play is about.
  • Taming of the Shrew

    William Shakespeare, Gayle Holste

    Paperback (Barrons Educational Series, March 1, 2009)
    Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text. These invaluable teaching-study guides also include:Helpful background information that puts each play in its historical perspective. Discussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papers. Fact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what each play is about.
  • Shakespeare Made Easy - Hamlet

    Alan Durband

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Using an approach which brings Shakespeare's plays alive, this series helps students to view each play as a performance as well as appreciating the complexities of plot and character. In this case, Hamlet is presented in its original form with a line-by-line modern English version on the facing page.
  • Shakespeare Made Easy: Hamlet

    William Shakespeare, Alan Durband

    Paperback (Nelson Thornes Ltd, )
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  • Shakespeare Made Easy - Macbeth

    Alan Durband

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    The Shakespeare Made Easy series aims to take the fear out of Shakespeare. By having Shakespearean and Modern English facing each other, pupils will find it easier to comprehend the text. Through discussion of the life, work and theatre of Shakespeare pupils can gain a more rounded understanding of these classic works.
  • Hamlet

    William Shakespeare

    School & Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, Oct. 1, 1986)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
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  • Romeo and Juliet

    William Shakespeare, Alan Durband

    Paperback (Nelson Thornes Ltd, )
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  • As You Like It

    Gayle Holste, William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Barron's Educational Series, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text. These invaluable teaching-study guides also include: 1. Helpful background information that puts each play in its historical perspective. 2. Discussion questions that teachers can use to spark student class participation, and which students can use as springboards for their own themes and term papers. 3. Fact quizzes, sample examinations, and other features that improve student comprehension of what each play is about.
  • Shakespeare Made Easy - Twelfth Night

    Alan Durband

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
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