Activity 1: Recite the Story Information
- Before and after reading or listening to the story, recite aloud the title and author of the play.
Activity 2: Narrate the Story
- After reading or listening to the story, narrate the events aloud in your own words.
Activity 3: See the Playwright and Poet William Shakespeare
- Study the controversial 'Cobbe portrait' below, which may be a real-life portrait of Shakespeare.
- The portrait contains the Latin phrase 'Principum amicitias!' which means 'The alliances of princes!'
Activity 4: Map the Play
- In the play 'Cymbeline,' the Romans invade Britain.
- Long ago, the Roman empire encompassed much of western and southern Europe. Its most notable capital was Rome, Italy, where Leonatus travels during the play. Find the city of Rome on the map of Italy.
- Trace the general path the Roman soldiers would have to travel from Rome, Italy to invade Britain (UK).
- Point to the locations of Italy and Britain on the map of the world.
Activity 5: Can You Find It?
During the week, zoom in to study the painting, 'Imogen,' by Herbert Gustave Schmalz. Find the following:
- Page
- Sword
- Girl Dressed as a Boy
- Imogen
- Sheath
Activity 6: Rehearse the Play Scenes
- Use your theater, props, and characters to rehearse the two abbreviated scenes on pages 94-95 of 'Third Grade Shakespeare Theater Pages.'
Activity 7: Hold Opening Night
- Enact a live performance for family members and/or friends.
- Instructors may need to prompt children to say their lines.
- Important Note – Keep your actors, actresses, and set props safe for future productions.