Approaches to Teaching Shakespeare

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 08.01.03

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Rationale
  2. Objectives
  3. Strategies
  4. Classroom Activities
  5. Resources
  6. Appendix A
  7. Appendix B
  8. Appendix C
  9. Appendix D
  10. Appendix E
  11. Appendix F
  12. Appendix G
  13. Appendix H
  14. Notes

English Language Learners (ELLs) Investigate the Identity of Shakespeare and His Characters

Barbara Ann Prillaman

Published September 2008

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Appendix E

Characters (Who are they?) – Vocabulary and Helpful Questions

  • Protagonist: The main character of the story; experiences the conflict in the story; does not have to be good.
  • Antagonist: The cause of the conflict; does not have to be a person.
  • Dialogue: The words a character uses in conversation and how they are used gives the reader insight into the character.
  • Stereotype: The character that is oversimplified; lacks originality or individuality.

When reading the plays, think about the questions below to help guide your understanding of what are the characters identities.

  • Physical appearance – What does the character look like?
  • Actions, speech, and behavior – What does the character do?/How does the character behave?/What does the character say?
  • Interactions with others – How do other characters in the story react to this character?

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