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21st Century Shakespeare on Location


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Keywords: Flip Video, Shakespeare, One-Act Play, Wiki
Subject(s): Video, Social Skills, Technology, Writing, Reading, English/Language Arts, Spelling, Grammar, Drama, Speech and Language
Grade 8
NETS-S Standard:
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
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School: Charlotte Country Day School, Charlotte, NC
Planned By: allison richardson
Original Author: allison richardson, Charlotte
Students (within small groups) will complete the following:
1. write a one-act play in Shakespearean English (iambic pentameter)
2. post one-play to wiki space for classroom feedback
3. gather props and costumes
4. memorize lines
5. choose video shoot location
6. shoot one-act play using flip camera
7. post to wiki site
8. invite Enland Sister School to visit and comment
9. post to Teacher Tube to share with fellow educators
10. Finally, students will receive "Oscars" for best actor/actress, set design, costume, screenplay, etc.
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
Set Design and Wardrobe - art and drama
Follow-Up
"Academy" Awards
Materials: Flip Video, Short Throw Projectors, Video Tools, Tripods, Batteries