Mommy22alyns Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 We'll be doing a Shakespeare summer here, with the girls having just finished first and third grades. I have the Leon Garfield and Lamb books, along with William Shakespeare and the Globe, The Essential Shakespeare Handbook, and the Shakespeare activity box. Now where do I start? What plays would be best to read? Are there any movie versions you would recommend for kids this age? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morosophe Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Well, here's a site that might be helpful: Shakespeare is Elementary. It includes a list of recommended plays, and another one with supplementary materials, along with lots of cool ideas. I have to say, their recommendation to start with A Midsummer Night's Dream makes lots of sense to me. You could also check out Jim Weiss' album, which has A Midsummer Night's Dream and Taming of the Shrew. I can't actually think of any good Shakespeare movies appropriate to children, although you might want to check out the older movies, such as those with Laurence Olivier or Orson Welles. (The website linked above recommends some BBC Productions ones, along with Shakespeare--The Animated Tales.) I love the Henry V and Much Ado directed by Kenneth Branagh, but I don't know that they're particularly appropriate for first- and third-graders. (The links are to the parental advisory pages on IMDB. Frankly, I wouldn't have too much of a problem with my oldest son, in second grade, watching Henry V. Then again, violence doesn't seem to bother him that much, not that I let him watch it beyond Star Wars.) I hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks, that looks like some good info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsrae Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 That looks so neat! Can you update us with the things you plan to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipitous journey Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 .... I have the Leon Garfield and Lamb books, along with William Shakespeare and the Globe, The Essential Shakespeare Handbook, and the Shakespeare activity box.... :bigear: ... and what activity box, may I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Taking notes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) There is a black and white version of a Midsummer Night's Dream that I remember being shown in school when I was in 5th or 6th grade. It's from 1935 and has Mickey Rooney and Olivia De Haviland in it. I don't remember it being racy or inappropriate, so that *may* be one to look into. The BBC has Shakespeare animated tales and some of them are available on Youtube. I haven't seen those, but again might be a place to start researching. Also, these plans on Serendipity might help? http://ebeth.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/07/shakespeare-fridays.html Edited April 2, 2012 by MrsBasil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Since it will be the summer, look around and see if there will be any productions you could take them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 For a change of pace you can look into the audio recordings of Jim Weiss. (the narrator from the SOTW CDs). I only recently found out about his numerous recorded classics and LOVE them. He has a few Shakespeare ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 That looks so neat! Can you update us with the things you plan to do? Sure thing! :bigear: ... and what activity box, may I ask? http://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-And-Elizabethan-Treasure-Chests/dp/0762407476/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333399778&sr=8-1 It's like the China and Ancient Egypt treasure boxes, which the girls LOVED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 There is a black and white version of a Midsummer Night's Dream that I remember being shown in school when I was in 5th or 6th grade. It's from 1935 and has Mickey Rooney and Olivia De Haviland in it. I don't remember it being racy or inappropriate, so that *may* be one to look into. The BBC has Shakespeare animated tales and some of them are available on Youtube. I haven't seen those, but again might be a place to start researching. Also, these plans on Serendipity might help? http://ebeth.typepad.com/serendipity/2009/07/shakespeare-fridays.html This is helpful, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 My 4 year old recommends the BBC Classics version of Midsummer Nights Dream. I'm not sure why she likes it so much. I guess it is the child sized fairies. :confused::D Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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