Merchant of Venice Novel Study Guide

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Themes: Teacher's Resource Guide, Adapted Classics, Low Level Classics, William Shakespeare, Fiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books, Reproducible Activities. Timeless Shakespeare-designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original play. These classic plays retold will grab a student's attention from the first page. Presented in traditional play script format, each title features simplified language, easy-to-read type, and strict adherence to the tone and integrity of the original. Thirty-five reproducible activities per guide reinforce basic reading and comprehension skills while teaching high-order critical thinking. Also included are teaching suggestions, background notes, summaries, and answer keys. The guide is digital; simply print the activities you need for each lesson.

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• Publié par: Saddleback Educational Publishing
• Date de parution: 25 décembre 2010
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781602918948
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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STUDY GUIDE

STUDY GUIDE

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE William Shakespeare

STUDY GUIDE

Hamlet

Julius Caesar

King Lear

Macbeth

The Merchant of Venice

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Othello

Romeo and Juliet

The Tempest

Twelfth Night

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ISBN-13: 978-1-61651-163-0 ISBN-10: 1-61651-163-X eBook: 978-1-60291-894-8

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|  Contents |

Notes to the Teacher...................... 4 Facts About the Author ................. 5 Facts About the Times ................... 5 Facts About the Characters............ 6 Summaries by Act ......................... 6 Literary Glossary .......................... 8 Answer Key ................................ 10

ACT EXERCISES 1  Pre-reading .......................... 12 2  Comprehension Check, Act 1 ................................... 13 3 14and Meanings, Act 1.  Words 4 Study, Act 1......... 15 Character 5  Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 1 ................................... 16 6 17Details, Act 1.......  Recalling 7  Comprehension Check, Act 2 ................................... 18 8 19and Meanings, Act 2.  Words 9  Character 20Study, Act 2......... 10  Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 2 ................................... 21 11  Making Inferences, Act 2 .... 22 12  Comprehension Check, Act 3 ................................... 23 13 24and Meanings, Act 3.  Words 14 Study, Act 3......... 25 Character 15  Synonyms and Antonyms, Act 3 ................................... 26 16 Cause and Effect, Finding Act 3 ................................... 27

17  Comprehension Check, Act 4 ................................... 28 18 Words and Meanings, Act 4 ... 29 19  Character Study, Act 4......... 30 20 and Antonyms, Synonyms Act 4 ................................... 31 21  Exploring Language, Act 4 ................................... 32 22  Comprehension Check, Act 5 ................................... 33 23 34 Words and Meanings, Act 5. 24  Character Study, Act 5......... 35 25 and Antonyms, Synonyms Act 5 ................................... 36 26  Considering Point of View, Act 5.......................... 37

END-OF-BOOK EXERCISES 27  Looking 38Back ...................... 28 39Exam, Part 1...............  Final 28 Exam, Part 2............... 40 Final 28  Final 41Exam, Part 3...............

UNIVERSAL EXERCISES 29 42the Text ..................  Beyond 30 43Analysis ...................  Theme 31 44 Character Study ................... 32  Vocabulary Study ................ 45 33 Study ....................  Glossary 46 34 47Review, Part 1.........  Critical 34  Critical Review, Part 2......... 48

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TIMELESS SHAKESPEARE NOTES TO THE TEACHER

THE PROGRAM Timeless Shakespearewere expressly designed to help students with limited reading ability gain access to some of the world’s greatest literature. While retaining the essence and stylistic “flavor” of the original, eachTimeless Shakespeare has been expertly adapted to a reading level that never exceeds grade 4.0.

An ideal introduction to later, more in-depth investigations of the original works,Timeless Shakespeare utilize a number of strategies to ensure the involvement of reluctant readers: airy, uncomplicated page design, shortened sentences, easy-reading type style, elimination of archaic words and spellings, shortened total book length, and handsome illustrations.

THE STUDY GUIDES TheTimeless Shakespeare Study Guidesprovide a wealth of reproducible support materials to help students extend the learning experience. Features include critical background notes on both the author and the times, character descriptions, chapter summaries, and seven “universal” exercises which may be used to follow up the reading of any Timeless Shakespearenovel or play.

In addition to the universal exercises, 27 title-specific exercises are included to review, test, and enrich students’ comprehension as well as their grasp of important vocabulary and concepts. All reproducible, the worksheets provided

for Shakespeare’s plays are designed to be used act-by-act as the student’s reading of the play proceeds. Several exercises are provided for each act. One always focuses on key vocabulary. Others include a simple comprehension check and treatment of an important literary concept such as character analysis, point of view, inference, or figurative language. A three-page final exam is also included in everyTimeless Shakespeare Study Guide.

USING THE STUDY GUIDES Before assigning any of the reproducible exercises, be sure each student has a personal copy of theGlossary and theFacts About the Author andAbout the Times. Students will need to be familiar with many of the literary terms in order to complete the worksheets. Obviously, theFacts About the Author andAbout the Timeslend themselves to any number of writing, art, or research projects you may wish to assign. The title-specific exercises may be used as a springboard for class discussions or role-playing. Alternatively, you may wish to assign some exercises as homework and others as seatwork during the closing minutes of a class period. All exercises in this Guide are designed to accommodate independent study as well as group work. The occasional assignment of study partners or competitive teams often enhances interest and promotes creativity.