Mushroom E-Magazine Issue 2
This is the second Mushroom E-Magazine celebrating students’ work. This issue is all about Shakespeare. For full functionality of links or to print a copy, you can download the pdf.
Shakespeare
Use of Shakespeare IRL
I have to say, Shakespeare really does have a use in real life, like for example to insult someone with the highest possible manner, or in quotes. “Her face is not worth sunburning.” from Henry V. Meaning someones soooo ugly the sun don’t even bother giving him/her a sunburn. “Villain, I have done … Read more
Macbeth Performance: An ELL Journey
My first ever middle school performance in appreciation of Shakespeare’s writing took place on the 28th March 2024 and was a great success. However, getting to the point where English Language & Literature (ELL) students across three grades were able to successfully coordinate and perform different Shakespearean pieces was quite a journey. In this article … Read more
Shakespeare haiku
I wanted to join in with the Shakespeare poems. We all love Shakey, Because he is on Snickers. And we love Snickers.
Is Shakespeare relevant to modern audiences?
My grade 6 students are writing a speech drawing on our analysis of some of Shakespeare’s famous speeches. Here is my example: Is Shakespeare relevant in the world today? I might just as well ask if you prick Shylock, doth he not bleed? Doth a bear not poop in the woods? In short, you do … Read more
Reflecting on Screenplays and Stage Directions
Over the last couple of weeks, three of my classes at school have been very busy producing screenplays and stage directions for various performances of Shakespeare’s plays. This was a very significant piece of work with plenty of learning opportunities, for me as well as the students, so it is really important to reflect on … Read more
Fun poem I told Chat gpt to make lol
There once was a guy named Shakespeare,Whose words make thee tremble in fear.With “thee” and the “thou,”I do not know how—Why can’t he just write plain and clear? : ) ps: this is for fun, I used chatgpt, but I edited most of the stuff.
Shakespeare can be funny
I read Act III Scene I of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and it is funny. It is obviously silly with Bottom’s head getting turned into an ass but the punning and situation that surrounds that are also funny. I also read The Tempest Act II Scene II, which is also a comedic situation. Trinculo and … Read more
Drawing Shakespeare
As many of my students know, I was, a long time ago, before I became a teacher, a professional artist. I am therefore going to be transparent about my own efforts at representing Shakespeare through visual art. I will update this post as I progress with my painting. The first step is to map out … Read more
random facts about shakespear
1.Shakespear is gay, as most historians say 2.At the age of 18, Shakespear married Anne Hathaway, a woman who is 8 years older than him(**Bruh**) 3.In sonnet 18, Shakespear discusses a young man who is “lovelier, and more gentle and dependably constant”, historians suggested that he was gaying with the man in the poem, while … Read more
Appreciating Shakespeare
This page provides space for my current English Language and Literature students (and anybody else who might want to join in) to discuss their studies of Shakespeare. Think of it as an online Student-Led Seminar 🙂 Welcome to this online Shakespeare Discussion Corner! 🎭 Hello, fellow Shakespeare enthusiasts! 🌟 Whether you’re diving into the enchanting world … Read more