William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew
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| For introductory, background and other resources, try Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age. For links to other plays, try the Shakespeare Main Page. |
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| The Taming of the Shrew Teaching Unit A teaching unit and individual learning packet from Prestwick House. Includes chapter-by-chapter study guides, discussion questions, vocabulary, assessments and keys, and introductory material. |
60-Second Shakespeare
On this page, a tabloid-style summary of the play from the BBC. Follow links to learn how your students can produce something similar.
Character map for The Taming of the Shrew
This graphic will help students remember who's who.
A Close Reading of Shakespeare on Your Feet
After introductory discussion and viewing a video (link included), students combine close reading with acting by "physicalizing" the text. This lesson uses the Nurse's speech from Romeo and Juliet and Petruchio's greeting to Kate from The Taming of the Shrew, and it can be adapted for other scenes, as well.
The Goode and the Badde: Are Stereotypes a Perfect Fit?
Students examine a 17th-century primary source describing stereotypes of women and compare those descriptions to the women in the play. Standards-based, assessment provided.
The Taming of the Shrew
Summary, prereading, during reading, and after reading activities, suggestions for performance and extended learning. Access to this 16-page document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
The Taming of the Shrew
Reading strategies, including an anticipation guide, directed reading and thinking, and a found poem.
The Taming of the Shrew
Plot summary, themes, imagery, more.
The Taming of the Shrew
Study guide questions organized by scene.
The Taming of the Shrew
An extensive list of post-reading activities.
