In this lesson from Shakespeare Uncovered, students will examine Shakespeare’s use of soliloquies in Hamlet, focusing on the famous “To be or not to be” speech. This lesson is best used during or after a reading of Hamlet.

In this lesson from Shakespeare Uncovered, students will examine the relationships between parents and children in Henry IV, Part I.This lesson is best used after reading Act III, Scene ii of Henry IV, Part I, or after reading the entire play.

In this lesson from Shakespeare Uncovered, students will develop their understanding of how Shakespeare’s plays were influenced by the physical space in which they were originally produced, the Globe Theatre. This lesson is best used as an introduction to or during the reading of any play by Shakespeare.

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In this lesson from Shakepeare Uncovered, students will explore how Shakespeare uses supernatural elements in Macbeth. This lesson is best used during a reading of Macbeth.

This lesson explores the validity of a statement Ethan Hawke makes in the Macbeth episode of Shakespeare Uncovered: “There’s always a certain magic that happens when you start to say the lines out loud that you can’t anticipate.”

In this lesson from Shakespeare Uncovered, students will explore the role of women in Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It.This lesson is best used during a reading of As You Like It.

In this lesson, students will view and discuss several video segments from Shakespeare Uncovered to explore one of Shakespeare’s signature dramatic elements – the use of role playing and disguise. This lesson has been designed as a pre-reading activity for a unit on one of the comedies or on Henry IV, Part I. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson allowing students to explore Shakespeare’s art and craft.