William Shakespeare,
Much Ado about Nothing
Lesson plans and other teaching resources
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On this page, a tabloid-style summary of the play from the BBC. Follow links to learn how your students can produce something similar.
Plot summary, themes, imagery, more.
Reading strategies, including an anticipation guide and guided imagery.
A summary of the play. Account required to view the video — free temporary account available.
This lesson focuses on the aspects of Shakespeare's comedy that become more evident in performance. Students analyze clips from two versions of the play for examples of comic technique.
Scene-by-scene summary, a variety of teaching strategies. This extensive document requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.