This lesson will focus on the aspects of Shakespeare's comedy that become more evident in performance. By viewing clips of the same Shakespeare scene in different film versions, high schoolers have the opportunity to engage in a close...

Aladdin, Disney's Broadway musical comedy, is a magic carpet ride. Prepare your class for a field trip to the show with a study guide that is a treasure trove of activities, cultural connections, and background information.

The history of Greek drama is the focus of this multiple-choice quiz. Ten questions ask about historical figures and the roots of tragedy and comedy in Greek religious festivals. While studying Greek drama, use this quiz to test your...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Two slideshows on Commedia Dell'Arte. Includes character cards, each with a picture of the character and a short description, and dramatic form cardss, also with pictures and explanations. The latter...

This is the text of the short story "Alibi Ike" by Ring Lardner, a story about an ace baseball player nicknamed "Alibi Ike" due to his making up excuses. After falling in love with the beautiful sister-in-law of the team manager, he is...

Read the complete text of Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing."

This site from the Emory University provides a link to an illustration from Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."

This site provides links to lesson plans, study guides, and other teaching resources for William Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing."