RAR #171: How to Introduce Your Kids to Shakespeare
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The Bard. He can be a little intimidating, right? If you’ve ever wondered how to introduce your kids to Shakespeare, you are in a for a treat with this podcast episode.
Many of us met Shakespeare in a way that didn’t set us up to love him or even understand him. But today, I’m joined by Ken Ludwig, award-winning playwright and author of How to Teach your Children Shakespeare – my very favorite resource for doing just that!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR:
- Why we should make Shakespeare a part of our curriculum
- How to get over the intimidation factor, once and for all
- Exactly how and where to start teaching your kids Shakespeare (I promise, it’s easier than you think!)
CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON TO START LISTENING:
We recorded this conversation as a livestream. Watch it below:
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TIME STAMPS:
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| 3:54 | Great Homeschool Conventions are coming |
| 5:22 | Ken Ludwig is here |
| 7:12 | Why Shakespeare? |
| 10:06 | Cultural literacy |
| 12:34 | ‘Better students and test takers’ |
| 18:59 | But what does it mean? |
| 20:01 | Memorization |
| 23:39 | Open and go |
| 24:51 | Resources from Ken’s site |
| 26:49 | A funny story about those audio passages … |
| 29:57 | How to really understand what you’re reading (Folgers Guides) |
| 36:33 | Where to start (which play?) |
| 39:49 | ‘Captain of our fairy band …’ |
| 45:03 | Even one play … |
| 51:58 | Ken’s favorite passage |
| 01:01:00 | ‘I go, I go. Look how I go …’ |
| 01:03:39 | Let the Kids Speak |
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QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
“You only have to start with a little bit (of Shakespeare), just a little taste of it and it starts opening doors.”
Ken Ludwig
“(Shakespeare) makes them better readers, because they have to learn to read slowly and understand every word they read. That’s how you conquer Shakespeare.“
Ken Ludwig
LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Great Homeschool Conventions
- Pam Barnhill
- Colleen Kessler
- Ken’s site
- How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare Resources
- Bernard Levin: On Quoting Shakespeare
- Special Event: Emma by Jane Austen (with a special visit from Ken Ludwig)
- RAR #06: How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare with Ken Ludwig
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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