Shakespeare Resources
Part of the Brave Writer Lifestyle is getting to know Shakespeare!
Here are some resources for introducing your kids to the Bard:
Shakespeare Family Workshop
Brave Writer’s online Shakespeare Family Workshop is a hands-on five-week workshop and is great for all kinds of learners.
The class includes:
- craft projects,
- group learning/research,
- online resources, discussion,
- creative writing
- video recommendations
The family workshop provides a multi-sensory approach to the study of Shakespeare and his works. A few informal writing assignments will be provided for families to do together or separately.
Movie Wednesday: Romeo and Juliet
Our Romeo and Juliet Movie Wednesday selection includes:
- a summary of the 2013 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet,
- background information on the play and this particular adaptation including alterations made to the text
- five discussion questions for starting Big Juicy Conversations, as well as additional resources.
Pouch of Boomerangs: Shakespeare’s Scribe
Combine literature and mechanics with Shakespeare! This Boomerang is a part of A Pouch of Boomerangs—a set of ten digital literature guides which are designed for 6th-7th grades. The Pouch is similar to The Boomerang but written for the middle school set. Purchase them individually or bundled together.
Check out our website page for more ways to include Shakespeare in your homeschool.
