A Literary Leaf for Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare illustrated edition

Overview and Outcomes:

This is a 15-session Literary Leaf for Poetry for Kids: William Shakespeare edited by Marguerite Tassi. This Literary Leaf covers all aspects of the Key Stage 2 content domain and covers many of the iconic soliloquies and verses from Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Macbeth to Henry V. Children will have multiple opportunities to read the same piece, analysing lines and vocabulary in detail and performing short sections in pairs. They will be encouraged to watch videos of different performances of the same piece of verse – both traditional and modern – discussing how the same words can be delivered in different ways by different actors. This will not only help bring Shakespeare’s verse to life but show how classic texts are open to interpretation. Children will examine Shakespeare’s poetic craft, examining his use of metaphor, word choice and imagery. 

Synopsis of Text:

Love! Betrayal! Ambition! Tragedy! Jealousy! William Shakespeare's universal themes continue to resonate with readers of all ages more than 400 years after his death. 

This wonderful, fully illustrated book introduces children to the Bard and more than thirty of his most famous and accessible verses, sonnets, and speeches. From “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” to “O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!” and “All the world’s a stage,” the words and poetry of the greatest playwright and poet spring to life on the page.  

The next generation of readers, poets, and actors will be entranced by these works of Shakespeare. Each poem is illustrated and includes an explanation by an expert and definitions of important words to give kids and parents the fullest explanation of their content and impact.

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Shakespeare, poetry, sonnet