For College Professors
Academic Course Syllabus Insert and Overview
Recommended for courses in:
Curriculum & Instruction
Language Arts/English Methods (Elementary or Middle Grades)
Drama in Education
Integrated Curriculum/Creative Arts
Teaching Literature to Children/Youth
Key Features and Why Include This Book?
Stage It equips pre-service teachers with practical, whole classroom engagement strategies for introducing Shakespeare to students ages 9–12. It connects directly to:
Literacy instruction through performance using classroom-tested lesson plans for teachers with or without drama experience
Arts integration and strategies for reluctant readers and diverse learners
Equity and accessibility in literature
Age-appropriate adaptations of four of Shakespeare’s plays
Real examples from grades 4–7 classrooms
Course Learning Objectives Supported:
Demonstrate strategies for engaging students in reading complex texts
Integrate creative arts into core literacy instruction
Plan differentiated instruction for diverse learners
Build confidence in delivering culturally responsive literature lessons
Extras Available to Instructors:
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Virtual guest author Q&A for your class
Companion Support Materials available for download
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