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Shakespeare for Children: A Midsummer Night's Dream

This learning resource introduces Year 6 students to the world of Shakespeare through an accessible adaptation of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Over five engaging modules, students will explore who Shakespeare was, delve into the plot and characters of the play, understand Shakespeare's unique language, and even try their hand at performing scenes. The learning resource is designed to be interactive and fun, encouraging students to appreciate the timeless works of Shakespeare while developing their English language skills.

What you'll learn:

Who Was Shakespeare?

An introduction to the life and times of William Shakespeare.

The Plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream

Explore the magical plot of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Characters and Relationships

Learn about the characters and their relationships in the play.

Shakespeare's Language

An exploration of the unique language used by Shakespeare.

Performing Shakespeare

Experience the joy of performing scenes from the play.




Brought to you by:

Oscar Owl


Free

- Understand Shakespeare's language - Explore plot and characters - Perform scenes and speeches - Understand Elizabethan theatre

10 hours to complete

Ages 10-11

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