Online Catalogue | Performing Arts
Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso EducationThis CD-ROM is intended for students working at all levels on Shakespeare's plays. Differentiated commentaries and prompts enable students of all abilities to appreciate the richness of Macbeth through language, theme, character, and exploration of the key scenes. The production itself is directed by Michael Bogdanov and stars Greta Scacchi and Sean Pertwee. This vibrant production is aimed at a generation of young viewers who are extremely television-literate, but probably unfamiliar with Shakespearean drama. A carefully edited text enables students to explore the playwright's handling of passion, murderous fury, betrayal and guilt, and provides a thought-provoking portrait of Macbeth and his Lady. The popular cast list is instantly recognisable to students who are used to watching modern drama and soaps. Key features: contains 86 minutes of high-quality video footage of Channel 4's vibrant production of Macbeth, offers a comprehensive glossary, accessible background information and historical notes, links to a selection of websites on the internet, easy navigation. Endorsed by the National Literacy Association's Guide to Literacy Resources 2002. Curriculum connections: language, theme, character. This title has not been network tested. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.Format: Windows CD-ROMKey stage: 3, 4Age range: 13-16+
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Publisher: K J FilmsThis inspirational DVD has been developed with Professor Andy Goodwyn to support English teachers when teaching Shakespeare at secondary school (KS3 and 4), the film demonstrates a whole range of active drama techniques that are great fun and highly successful in the English classroom when teaching dramatic texts. The DVD is made for the classroom with 12 lessons focussed on helping and inspiring students to explore the play through performance - to encourage them to have a go themselves at the activities. In the film Kieron Jones works with theatre and film students from Reading University. Together with the viewers, they workshop all the different aspects of the play, key scenes, the language, the plot, the characters, an understanding of Shakespeare's Globe, culminating in a 20 minute performance of Romeo and Juliet itself. Professor Andy Goodwyn is currently the Head of Education at Reading University, Chairman and International Representative for the National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) in the UK and an active member of the National Council of Teaching English (NCTE) in the USA. Curriculum Connections: Understanding the author's craft, Reading for meaning, English literary heritage, Media and moving image text, Cross-curricular relevance to business, art and design and performing arts. 12 Lessons - DVD Film - Duration 105 Minutes. GCSE, Scottish Level SG, NQs. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.Format: DVD Video Key stage: 3, 4 +Age range: 14-19
Publisher: Cambridge University PressHelp students to grasp how Shakespeare’s dramatic language expresses the conflicts which are at the heart of all drama. This electronic version of the popular teacher’s resource book Shakespeare’s Language offers enjoyable and motivating analysis of language to reveal important wider aspects of the play being studied. 150 editable worksheets which can be tailored to students needs. Flexible use, a wide variety of activities support class discussion, drama activities, group presentations and homework. Designed for 14-18 year olds of all abilities. Suitable as an introduction for younger students and for study at more advanced levels. Glossary of language terms that can be used to enrich the study of Shakespeare’s language. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.Format: Windows CD-ROM Key stage: 4Age range: 14-18ISBN: 9781845650032
Publisher: K J Films LtdNever again will students be able to say Shakespeare is boring. Hugely entertaining and witty - this is an inspiring program about the Bard’s life, times and plays. Or as one student put it "I found out that Shakespeare is an exciting person after all". The perfect introduction to the world of William Shakespeare for 9-14 year olds. Developed by theatre-in-education specialists and teachers with over 20 years experience in teaching English and Shakespeare through drama. This fascinating Curriculum software combines multimedia with theatre-in-education and traditional teaching methods to create a new and revolutionary pedagogical technique. So what is Shakespeare Works? In the 45 minute DVD film, presenters Dina and Professor Avon Stratford introduce students to the life, time and plays of Shakespeare. The film takes them on an exciting journey of discovery to answer the questions Who is Shakespeare? What did he do? And How has he affected the world we live in today? Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon and learn about Shakespeare's upbringing. Travel to London and scream at the gruesome entertainment of Tudor England and Titus Andronicus Explore the Globe Theatre and mingle with the rich and the "penny stinkers". Watch the "Globe News" and find out why Henry VI was so popular. Enjoy Twelfth Night filmed in the style of "Friends" and discover how Shakespeare influenced modern TV sitcoms and "rom-coms". Visit the Blackfriars; enjoy scenes from Macbeth Traditional and "Western" style! and learn about the brilliant characters and beautiful language of Shakespeare's tragedies. And the interactive part - the program is in six sections - Shakespeare's Home, Audience, Theatre, Histories, Comedies and Tragedies and includes: The Shakespeare Challenge, a two level quiz and skill game for each of the above sections, 6 multiple-choice quizzes and fun computer games, Exclusive Teaching Shakespeare Online resource, 20 printable lesson plans. Improves Educational Skills in many Ways: Tests reading and listening comprehension, Develops word recognition and vocabulary, Improves computer literacy, Builds thinking and problem solving skills, Provokes group work and interaction, Provides drama activities. Needless to say, it’s very easy to use - watch the film and install the software from the same disk either on individual PCs or a central server. Shakespeare Works! makes learning about Shakespeare exciting and fun and greatly assists teachers in delivering lessons that are relevant and motivating. What students & teachers say about Shakespeare Works! "It makes a difficult subject, very accessible. I would recommend it to any school." Ms A Baker, English Teacher, Beechen Cliff School, Bath. "It was really good and informative!" "The games and quizzes were great fun and I learnt a lot!" "I saw Shakespeare in a new light!" Comments from Year 7 students, Beechen Cliff School, Bath. "I thought the resources were very good, brilliant! The various activities are really good for consolidation, the content and delivery gave an amusing and accessible introduction to Shakespeare." John Hathaway, Lecturer on Access to HE, GLOSCAT. "It is a phenomenal piece of work - And by far the best and most enjoyable way to work with Shakespeare." Steen Thomsen, Gistrup Skole, Aalborg, Denmark. Shakespeare Works! has won accolades in the UK and Europe for its innovation and ability to break down the stereotype that Shakespeare is old, boring, irrelevant and impossible to understand.Format: Windows DVD-ROM Mac DVD-ROM Key stage: 2, 3Age range: 9-14
Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso EducationCurriculum Connections: Understanding the author's craft, reading for meaning, English literacy heritage, media and moving image text, cross curricular relevance, the programmes are invaluable resources for English and media studies at GCSE and will also support the study of applied GCSEs in business, art and design, performing arts and ICT. The DVD also contains four 'making of' documentaries. Channel 4's version of Twelfth Night is an exciting contemporary telling of this complex tale. For all of its incorporation of modern themes such as the plight of refugees, the film successfully retains the magical 'otherworldliness' of Illyria, a land in suspended animation. The lead role of Viola is played by Parminder Nagra, following her success in the popular television series ER. Co starring with Parminder is Michael Maloney (Malvolio) of Truly, Madly, Deeply fame and a regular with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The setting is contemporary with Viola and Sebastian presented as asylum seekers on their arrival in Illyria. Nitin Sawhney, one of the UK’s most successful contemporary composers, has written the music. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.Format: DVD Video Key stage: 3, 4Age range: 11-19
