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
- The play, 'The Tempest,' mentions the Italian cities of Milan and Naples.
- Find Italy on the map of Europe.
- Point to the location of Italy on the map of the world.
- Find Milan and Naples on the map of Italy.
Activity 5: Can You Find It?
During the week, zoom in to study the painting, 'Ferdinand courting Miranda,' by William Hogarth. Find the following:
- Miranda
- Ferdinand
- Prospero
- Caliban Stepping on a Dove
- Ariel
- Lute
- Bat
- Lamb
- Garland
- Throne
- Open Book
- Wizard Staff
- Bundle of Sticks
- Steps
- Armillary Sphere
- Arched Passageway
- Sign of a Storm
Activity 6: Rehearse the Play Scenes
- Use your theater, props, and characters to rehearse the two abbreviated scenes on pages 41-42 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.