Shakespeare in the Classroom: Merchant of Venice in the Classroom

Merchant of Venice

Note:

As teacher it is not just important to build content knowledge but also shape students as members of society.

For this case it may be a good idea to pair up with any diversity organizations in your building and spend a class or two working on acceptance and diversity.

Write Ups

Journal on best way to persuade someone into a new way of thinking.

This could be followed with a class discussion for tie-ins to the play and lead into ideas for writing persuasive essays.

Should people be allowed to purchase on credit? Why or why not? Use examples from the play to support your argument.

Has there been a time in your life where you part of a minority? Did you keep your original position, as Shylock does, or did someone or something make you see things differently? Describe in detail.

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