Looking for a more interactive way for introducing Shakespeare to your students?
Give students the opportunity to practice in depth, authentic research skills by creating a Shakespeare Museum Exhibit.
 
This is a fun, interactive way for students to learn background on William Shakespeare and present their findings to their peers.
 
On presentation day, you and your students will feel a sense of pride looking around the classroom at student-generated exhibit stations. Students conduct a gallery walk to take notes on their peers' research presentations, and so all student learning is done through independent research and through peer-education.
 
The requirements include a mixture of visual, interactive, and digital displays for students to present in their exhibit.
 
On presentation day, my students feel proud of their work and so interested in seeing what other groups have put together. Student feedback is that this is one of their favorite lessons we do all year!
 
Materials:
-Project overview with specific project requirements
-Group topic sign up sheets (includes a 5 group option, a 6 group option, and a blank organizer for the teacher to determine group topics)
-Guided notes for guidance on what groups need to research
-Rubric evaluation criteria
-Note Catcher for gallery walk
-Group idea brainstorming sheet
-Modification suggestions to fit your own individual learners