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[quote=Anonymous]Being exposed to and reading Shakespeare helps build the background knowledge and vocabulary that helps students comprehend more difficult texts. That's one reason to read Shakespeare.

But I taught it just for the sheer joy of it. Besides, there are such wonderful Shakespeare resources in DC, including the Shakespeare Theater and the Folger Library.

My 5th graders watched A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Shakespeare Theater when it was filled with students from all over the DC area.  When the lovers jumped into the orchestra pit which was filled with water for a water fight, the entire theater erupted so boisterously that the actors themselves lost it and cracked up.

My students were ready for the performance because we read the play in class and even put on our mini-version at school.  One of my most difficult students was cast as Oberon. His classmates prompted him in whispers when he stumbled over his lines. His Mom watched from the back of the classroom. Wonderful memories of a time when DCPS teachers were allowed to enrich the curriculum.  [/quote]

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