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"""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. Twelfth Night 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"

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Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.--Cathlyn Thomas Library Media Connection (05/01/2015)

This book is a testimony to the ability of young students to enjoy Shakespeare and to produce high-quality writing themselves. -- Ray Doiron CCL (01/01/1996)

This book is a testimony to the ability of young students to enjoy Shakespeare and to produce high-quality writing themselves.--Ray Doiron CCL (01/01/1996)

An innovative method of teaching a variety of language skills, while introducing classical literature. This book is a testimony to the ability of young students to enjoy Shakespeare and to produce high-quality writing themselves.--Ray Doiron CCL (01/01/1996) Highly recommended. Contains quotes as well as classroom activities.--Cathlyn Thomas Library Media Connection (05/01/2015)

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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. Christine Coburn is originally from the United Kingdom. She emigrated to Canada and eventually moved to Stratford, Ontario. She is the mother of four children, all were students of Hamlet Elementary School.

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