Resources and Helpful Links
Jackpot of English Teacher Sites:
webenglishteacher.com is the jackpot of English teacher sites. This was a big help when creating this unit because it specifically has a Shakespeare section with suggested lesson plans and supplemental material. Direct links to other Shakespearean resources and lesson plans. Definitely a must!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/index.html
Credible Site for the English Renaissance and Literature:
The following site from Britannica is a credible source for summarized information and cross-curricular lessons about the English Renaissance. Ebooks, Resources, and Web Links. Perfect for introductory lessons and beginning of the unit.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/188217/English-literature/12806/The-Renaissance-period-1550-1660
Rubistar
Featured rubrics featured in this unit were made at http://rubistar.4teachers.org/. Variations and additional rubrics can be made here.
PBS Teachers
PBS teachers offers a plethora of resources for teachers, even Shakespeare and the Renaissance lessons. Explore here for additional resources and differentiated material: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/6912/preview/
Design Your Own Tests
http://www.testdesigner.com/ is the perfect site to create your own assessments. Membership is free and the options of test questions and variations are endless! Quick and easy, great way to assess your students' learning and retention.
Shmoop
Let's face it. Sometimes students need help with certain material, especially Shakespeare. http://www.shmoop.com/ is a comical and conversational summary and analysis of certain literary works. Student should be reminded that reading and utilizing Shmoop will not suffice and should not replace actual reading of the play. However, this site is useful for clarfying themes and character descriptions in a play that has a lot of characters and similar names (Macbeth, Macduff, Lady Macbeth, Duncan, etc.).
Graphic Organizers
This site is ideal for variants of graphic organizers, specifically for Literature and Reading courses. Anything from timeline clarification to more cause and effect, and character analysis and setting. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/graphic-organizers-reading-comprehension
Prezi
Create your own Prezi here: http://prezi.com/It is almost like a PowerPoint on steroids! Various templates and backgrounds make your presentation even more personal and introduction demonstration is available.
webenglishteacher.com is the jackpot of English teacher sites. This was a big help when creating this unit because it specifically has a Shakespeare section with suggested lesson plans and supplemental material. Direct links to other Shakespearean resources and lesson plans. Definitely a must!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/index.html
Credible Site for the English Renaissance and Literature:
The following site from Britannica is a credible source for summarized information and cross-curricular lessons about the English Renaissance. Ebooks, Resources, and Web Links. Perfect for introductory lessons and beginning of the unit.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/188217/English-literature/12806/The-Renaissance-period-1550-1660
Rubistar
Featured rubrics featured in this unit were made at http://rubistar.4teachers.org/. Variations and additional rubrics can be made here.
PBS Teachers
PBS teachers offers a plethora of resources for teachers, even Shakespeare and the Renaissance lessons. Explore here for additional resources and differentiated material: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/6912/preview/
Design Your Own Tests
http://www.testdesigner.com/ is the perfect site to create your own assessments. Membership is free and the options of test questions and variations are endless! Quick and easy, great way to assess your students' learning and retention.
Shmoop
Let's face it. Sometimes students need help with certain material, especially Shakespeare. http://www.shmoop.com/ is a comical and conversational summary and analysis of certain literary works. Student should be reminded that reading and utilizing Shmoop will not suffice and should not replace actual reading of the play. However, this site is useful for clarfying themes and character descriptions in a play that has a lot of characters and similar names (Macbeth, Macduff, Lady Macbeth, Duncan, etc.).
Graphic Organizers
This site is ideal for variants of graphic organizers, specifically for Literature and Reading courses. Anything from timeline clarification to more cause and effect, and character analysis and setting. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/graphic-organizers-reading-comprehension
Prezi
Create your own Prezi here: http://prezi.com/It is almost like a PowerPoint on steroids! Various templates and backgrounds make your presentation even more personal and introduction demonstration is available.