Shakespeare in the Classroom/#F0903

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Summary: Shakespeare in the Classroom
Review: For years I have used this book (it's first incarnation was by Scholastic Publishing) very successfully with elementary students. Children develop a love for the bard and an appreciation of his deep understanding of human nature. I love the way Dr. Cullum preserves many of the great speeches but has perfectly adapted the play for his young audience. Bravo, Dr. Cullum!

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Summary: A True Resource
Review: I had the pleasure of taking two classes with Dr. Cullum last year at Stonehill College. This book has become a truly valuable resource in my classroom. The plays presented here retain the quality and power of the originals, yet made accessible to a younger audience. They will serve as an excellent introduction for many young people to the world of Shakespeare. Once again, Dr. Cullum creates a classic! The only book that he needs to write now is a collection of his own teaching wisdom. For the next best thing, sign up for one of his classes ASAP, you won't regret it.

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Summary: A True Resource
Review: I had the pleasure of taking two classes with Dr. Cullum last year at Stonehill College. This book has become a truly valuable resource in my classroom. The plays presented here retain the quality and power of the originals, yet made accessible to a younger audience. They will serve as an excellent introduction for many young people to the world of Shakespeare. Once again, Dr. Cullum creates a classic! The only book that he needs to write now is a collection of his own teaching wisdom. For the next best thing, sign up for one of his classes ASAP, you won't regret it.

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Summary: Shakespeare made accessible
Review: This book is a great resource for English and drama teachers who'd like to bring condensed and simplified versions of Shakespeare's most famous plays into the classroom or rehearsal hall. The plays are about 45 minutes each in performance length and give great thumbnail snapshops of the main themes and broad strokes of the plays. One could always supplement these fun short versions of the plays with extended additions from the original text if desired...but the plays are readable and performable as presented in this book.

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Summary: Shakespeare in the Classroom
Review: This book was previously published as 'Shake Hands with Shakespeare" by Albert Cumins. I used it by checking it out of the library for a while. I was thrilled to finally have my own copy with upgraded pictures. I teach 8th graders, and we love using this book! I highly recommend it to all teachers and parents whose children enjoy plays. It is the best way to start the love of Shakespeare in young readers.