Much Ado About Nothing - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)
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This version of Much Ado About Nothing is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged Much Ado About Nothing is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps.
This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:
✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)
✅ Staged Readings (1 week)
✅ Full production (3-4 weeks)
The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. This adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing has very limited dialogue and most characters only speak one word at a time. The story is communicated through vocal expression and mime. 13 roles/flexible casting.
Your Much Ado About Nothing resource includes:
1. A full Teacher's Guide:
- Teaching Drama in ELA & Questions to Consider
- Guide to a Staged Reading (Making the Most of One Week)
- Tips for Teaching Shakespeare
- Evaluating Drama
- Director's Notes (and blank version)
2. An editable script
3. Shakespeare's Language Worksheets:
- Iambic Pentameter
- Thou vs. You
4. Editable Extension Activities:
- Character Analysis + Rubric
- Performance Review + Rubric
- Soft Skills Rubric
5. Digital Capabilities
- Tips for editing & uploading
- Writable Google Slides versions of worksheets
What teachers like you are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students are lower-level readers, but I still want to expose them to ‘the greats.’ Thanks for making that possible, without my hair going grey!” -Demi B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was how I introduced Much Ado About Nothing to them. It was so fun and made them excited to read the whole text.” -Helen S.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This resource provides the 'quick & dirty' of a drama, without the dragging on process of a 2-3 month unit. I also love that it provides teamwork and empathy, as my kids need to continue to realize the world doesn't revolve entirely around them!" -Victoria R. (review of the bundle)
Download the preview for more information! You can also view a sample Close Reading scene (for The Tempest) here.
About Your Resource:
Your download is a .zip file containing several files. The Teacher's Guide is a .pdf and cannot be edited. You can edit the script (.doc) and the extension activities (.ppt). You also get the worksheets as fillable Google Slides. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at nouvelle.ela@gmail.com.
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