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Overview"""Who is William Shakespeare?"" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and up. Macbeth For Kids, written in rhyming couplets is suitable for staging as class plays as well as reading aloud. AGES: 7up AUTHOR: Lois Burdett's success in introducing Shakespeare to children is reflected in her growing international reputation. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of Shakespeare around the world, including the American National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association. Among other commendations, Lois Burdett has received Encyclopedia Britannica's National Award for Early Childhood Education, Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, the Canadian Teachers' Federation's Hilroy Fellowship, and two writers' awards. Burdett's many speaking engagements have included the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Her books, magazine articles, presentations and media interviews are testimony to her strong influence in the education community, where she has also been instrumental in helping teachers to incorporate Shakespeare into early grade curricula. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lois BurdettPublisher: Firefly Books Ltd Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd Weight: 0.204kg ISBN: 9780887532795ISBN 10: 0887532799 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 July 2013 Recommended Age: 7+ Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsBurdett's couplets are immediate, colloquial, and accessible even to the very young.--Philippa Shephard Quill and Quire (06/01/1996) As education and entertainment, this is triumphant.--Globe and Mail Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.-- (05/01/2015) Burdett's couplets are immediate, colloquial, and accessible even to the very young.--Philippa Shephard Quill and Quire (06/01/1996) As education and entertainment, this is triumphant.-- Globe and Mail Burdett's couplets are immediate, colloquial, and accessible even to the very young.--Philippa Shephard Quill and Quire (6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM) Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.--Cathlyn Thomas Library Media Connection (5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM) Burdett's couplets are immediate, colloquial, and accessible even to the very young. -- Philippa Shephard Quill and Quire (06/01/1996) Author InformationLois Burdett's success in introducing Shakespeare to children is reflected in her growing international reputation. Her books and workshops for teachers have captured the attention and imagination of parents, educators, and lovers of Shakespeare around the world, including the American National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association. Among other commendations, Lois Burdett has received Encyclopedia Britannica's National Award for Early Childhood Education, Canada's Meritorious Service Medal, the Canadian Teachers' Federation's Hilroy Fellowship, and two writers' awards. Burdett's many speaking engagements have included the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Her books, magazine articles, presentations and media interviews are testimony to her strong influence in the education community, where she has also been instrumental in helping teachers to incorporate Shakespeare into early grade curricula. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |