To Ask Shakespeare Essential Questions [S2 E49]
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Writing a killer essential question is no easy task, in fact, it can take us weeks and dozens of drafts to finally feel like we’ve gotten int “right”. And then, of course, there’s trying it out on the live humans in your class. In this episode, we’ve tried to alleviate some of that burden by running you through some of our tried and true favorite EQs.
We hope you enjoy the show and join us for the Shakespeare Teacher Festival in just a few weeks!
Essential Questions Ideas:
Julius Caesar: What does it take to be a great leader?
Macbeth / Hamlet: Are monsters born or made?
Othello: What happens when the villain wins?
Midsummer / Taming of the Shrew: What makes some stand up to injustice and use their voice, while others remain silent?
Romeo & Juliet: Is true love fantasy or destiny?
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Amanda’s taking EQs to a whole new level…
And if you’re in need of some EQ support, you have to check out her Essential Question Adventure Packs! Each Adventure Pack is designed to support the innovative teacher on their journey toward implementing inquiry-driven learning but in a way that is supported with engaging, ready-to-use resources. Check out her pilot pack: Why do relationships matter?