10th+-+Lesson+Plan


 * Introduction to //Much Ado About Nothing// **

**Audience**: This lesson is designed for a middle level (not "accelerated" and not "low") class of about 25 10th grade students. The school's demographics reflect 87% white and 70% non-free/reduced lunch. So, most classes are mostly white students and about 2/3 are of middle-upper income. Most of these students are headed towards post-high school education of some kind. For some that will mean a traditional 4 year college and for others that will mean a community college or associates degree. The class meets each day for 45minutes for an entire school year.


 * Goals: ** This lesson sets the ground work for understanding the basic plot and characters for //Much Ado.// The goal is for the class to feel less intimidated and hopefully excited about exploring this Shakespeare play. Additionally this lesson will peak their interest, connect to their life and give them the groundwork to make them feel more comfortable starting Shakespeare.

Tomorrow: There is a quick quiz to check for the students' understandings of the characters.
 * Agenda: **
 * 1) Pass out “Quizzes” with access to markers and a post-it notes
 * 2) Have students complete the “quiz”
 * 3) Once they have identified themselves with a certain character they should write their name and the character’s name on the post-it note and post it in the area designated for their character (use posters)
 * 4) Show Movie Clip from You-tube
 * 5) Pass out Blank bubble sheet for character notes
 * 6) Step by Step go through the bubble sheet/character notes. (cover each character and connections)
 * 7) Move on to the power point version of the character notes (students can choose where to copy down these notes—on the bubble sheet or a separate piece of paper).

You Tube Video [|Bubble_Character_Quiz.JPG] [|character quiz posters.pptx] [|character_bubble_sheet_2011.jpg] [|Blank_Bubble_Map.jpg] [|Much Ado Intro.pptx] or[| Much Ado Intro 2011 PPT.pdf] No Fear Shakespeare Online (Books also available) Quiz for Day 2: [|MAAN Character QUIZ.docx]
 * Resources: **


 * Student Examples:**