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Green Hope High School

Close Readings from The Tempest + New World Readings

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
What was Shakespeare's intent? That is the question at the heart of a summer assignment designed for AP English Literature. Class members focus on five scenes from The Tempest and compare the interactions of Prospero, Caliban,...
Interactive
Curated OER

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on The Tempest. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of the page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Tempest: Quiz

For Students 10th - 12th
In this The Tempest worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions on the plot, characters, and theme of Shakespeare's play.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ariel, the occasionally, tricksy spirit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers focus on Ariel's character and use online research and close reading in small groups and examine more understanding of the tricks spirit. Each group is assigned a scene and they make notes of Ariel's action, behavior, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prospero: Turkey or Tyrant?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study characterization and the difference between subjective and objective points of view by creating tableaux to depict three interpretations of the story of Prospero's overthrow, each with a very different point of view. They...
Lesson Plan
Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library: Lesson Plan Archive: Tempest in the Lunchroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson plan, young scholars learn to read and act out the shipwreck scene in Shakespeare's "The Tempest."
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Shakespeare: The Tempest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features links to lesson plans and activities for Shakespeare's "The Tempest."