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Spotlight On: Shakespeare

Spotlight On: Shakespeare introduces students to William Shakespeare, covering his life and works. Each episode includes key terminology, fun facts, and examples of content in action.

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Spotlight On: William Shakespeare

This episode shines a light on William Shakespeare, covering his early life, rise to fame, and his lasting influence, with examples from resources on Digital Theatre+.

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Spotlight On: Shakespeare's Language

In this video we focus on Shakespeare’s Language, covering memorable quotes and iambic pentameter with examples from live productions. 

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Spotlight On: Shakespeare's Tragedies

This e-learning video will cover Shakespeare’s tragedies, including common elements, notable characters, and how many were written with examples from resources on Digital Theatre+. 

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Spotlight On: Shakespeare's Globe

This resource looks at Shakespeare’s Globe, covering its history, structure, and use, with examples from productions in the Globe.

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Spotlight On: Shakespeare's Comedies

This accessible video on Shakespeare’s comedies will cover common elements and relevant characters with examples from live productions. 

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