Danette Long teaches English at Montana State University,
Bozeman, MT Any Shakespeare play. What's On for Today and Why
Students will create a play map as either an introduction to a
play or a review activity after reading a play. Students will
work cooperatively in groups to discuss which events should be
included on the play map, why they should be included, and how
they will depict those events. Finally, students will share
their maps with the class giving explanations and justifications
for their choices. This lesson will take place apporximately 2 x
90 minute block schedule class periods or 3-4 regular class
periods. What You Need Folger edition of any play your students
are studying Supplies of pens, paper, stickers etc Access to
computers and internet if required. Scanned images of sample
playmaps. Optional:Copies of Shakespeare Set Free ( A Midsummer
Night's Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet) and Shakespeare Set
Free (Othello, Twelfth Night) What To Do 1. Explain to students
that the objective for this