Our approach to Shakespeare
The toughest challenge with Shakespeare can be overcoming the preconceived ideas many students have about how dull and tedious he is to study. Making sense of the language in which the plays are written can be hard going for students so it’s perhaps not surprising that many of them find studying Shakespeare an alienating experience and consider his plays works through which they have to slog to pass an examination.
These resources have been written with this reality in mind and particular attention has been paid to breathing new life into Shakespeare and his world. We have endeavoured to make both the man and his plays as accessible and entertaining as possible. Not only do we work hard to make sure the content in every resource is fresh and engaging, it is also divided into accessible, digestible sections and includes numerous quirky, interesting and fun facts.
Grade 12:
The Tempest
The Complete Guide and Resource for Grade 12
2021-2023 Syllabus
Arming you with everything you need to study the play and to prepare learners thoroughly for the examination mini-essay, this comprehensive guide takes the proven format of our other Shakespeare titles to the next level.
It features an extensive introduction to Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era; a guide to Shakespearean language; accessible summaries and analyses of the entire play; an exhaustive mini-essay section, together with a rigorously annotated edition of the play.
Antony and Cleopatra
The Complete Guide and Resource
Ideal for Grades 10 and 11
Arming you with everything you need to study the play and to prepare learners thoroughly for the requirements of studying Shakespeare in Grade 12, this comprehensive, 284-page guide takes the proven format of our other Shakespeare titles to the next level.
It features an extensive introduction to Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era; a guide to Shakespearean language; accessible summaries and analyses of the entire play; an exhaustive mini-essay section, together with a rigorously annotated edition of the play.
Grades 10 and 11:
Coriolanus
The Complete Guide and Resource
Recommended for Grades 10 and 11
Arming you with everything you need to study the play, this comprehensive and reliable resource offers a keen advantage to those who use it. It features an extensive introduction to Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era; a guide to Shakespearean language; accessible summaries and analyses of the entire play; contextual questions for every section of the play, together with a rigorously annotated edition of the play.
Hamlet
The Complete Guide and Resource
Recommended for Grades 10 and 11
This popular 248-page resource is the most complete guide available and a proven way of preparing students for the process of being examined on this celebrated play. Used by more than 7,000 students to date, this established guide focuses on ensuring students develop a critical appreciation of this famous play. It features a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare and the Elizabethan era, a rigorously annotated edition of the play, 20 practice essay questions and contextual questions at the end of every section.
Henry V
The Complete Guide and Resource
Suggested for Grades 10 and 11
This resource breathes new life into Shakespeare and this famous play. Accessible and entertaining, this rigorous resource is the ideal way to prepare learners. The content is fresh, engaging and divided into accessible, digestible sections, which feature numerous quirky, interesting and fun facts. Each section has its own set of contextual questions that will aid students in developing their skills and critical appreciation.