A Midsummer Nights Dream Lesson 13: And it was all a dream... PowerPoint

In this educational resource, students delve into the enchanting world of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by summarising the entire play. The objective of the lesson is to engage students in watching and discussing a video summary, which serves as a prelude to the main task: writing a newspaper article for the front page of 'The Athens Times'. This article is to cover the nuptials of the play's couples: Theseus and Hippolyta, Demetrius and Helena, and Hermia and Lysander. By immersing themselves in this creative activity, students will not only demonstrate their understanding of the play's plot but also explore the intricacies of journalistic writing.

To equip students with the necessary tools for this task, the lesson includes an examination of newspaper articles. Students learn about the layout, style, and common features of journalistic writing. They are specifically guided to address the '5Ws' in their articles: Who, When, Where, Why, and What. This framework helps students to structure their stories effectively, ensuring they include all critical details. Once the articles are written, following the conventions of a newspaper, the students are encouraged to share their work with their peers. This activity not only reinforces their comprehension of the Shakespearean comedy but also allows for a creative display of their work, potentially contributing to a classroom display themed around 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.