MINISTRIA E ARSIMIT DHE SPORTIT

DREJTORIA E PËRGJITHSHME E ARSIMIT PARAUNIVERSITAR

DREJTORIA RAJONALE E ARSIMIT PARAUNIVERSITAR LEZHË
ZYRA VENDORE ARSIMORE VAU DEJËS
SHKOLLA 9-VJEÇARE “GJON NDOCI” BUSHAT

PROJEKT LENDOR
LENDA: ANGLISHT
KLASA IX
2024-2025

MESUESE:BRUNILDA SHIMAJ,
LUCIANA THOMAS(Peace Corps Volunteer)
PROJECT TOPIC: SHAKESPEARE

Grades IX

Lesson Plan Project

Type:

Estimated FIVE sessions

Time:
(October-May)

Lesson Brunilda Shimaj

Author:
Shkolla “Gjon Ndoci”

Aim:
Dive into Shakespeare and his plays. Analyze the
characters, themes and modern connections, plot,
summary, key scenes.
Subject
level: A2
Learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies of the
writing process.
2. Use grammatical and mechanical conventions in written
compositions.
3. Gather and use information for research purposes.
4. Demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies of the
reading process.
5. Demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies for
reading a variety of informational texts.
6. Demonstrate competence in speaking and listening tools for learning.
7. Utilize technology in their learning.

Brief Description of the project:

Before starting this activity, students will have already read the
introduction to Shakespeare in their text. Students will brainstorm on what
questions they still have about Shakespeare. With their groups, students will
choose a Shakespeare play to analyze. They will put together an outline of
their project using technology. It will include web sites or resources they
used. They must write an outline documenting the references they used,
write a paper, and deliver a presentation with a visual. Students will respond
to each presentation by writing about the implications and influences that
Shakespeare has on our world. The Shakespeare play presentations will be
presented through different topics including analysis of themes in
Shakespeare’s plays, character development and complex characters, and
women and gender roles.
Photos of the projects will be shown. Projects will also be shared through
email
Aims:
The critical objectives will be taught in this lesson are:
1. Students will have an understanding of the impact William
Shakespeare had on literature and language.
2. Students will outline main ideas for their presentation.
3. Students will communicate orally their main ideas.
4. Students will evaluate web sites to use as resources.
5. Students will make connections from the presentations to their
world of today.

Partners and cross curricular links:

This activity will connect with other content areas in: history, geography, music, or art
depending on the topic the students chooses.
Teaching Strategies
Students will be working hands-on with the internet to answer their own
questions. They will make connections to how to best organize information.
It makes real the influence Shakespeare has on literature, language, and our
world. By researching on the Internet, students will realize his global
impact. They will be engaged learners responsible for finding answers to
their own questions. Because they have chosen their own topic, students
have a meaningful interest in their work.

Materials and Resources

Books and resources: worksheets Community Resources: School
Library
Technology Resources: yahoo.com, digital camera, smart phones, internet,
Management
Students will be working in groups of 3. They will be getting feedback from
other groups and the whole group.
Students will be working in the classroom and computer lab. Students who
need extra help can come in during the day or contact me through email, or
come in before or after school. We will be able to evaluate and adapt as
needed. More guidance with my accommodation class will help them choose
appropriate projects. The assignment is set up so students work at their own
level and in an area that they are interested in.

Assessment
The actual steps and process towards the final project will be given points
as well as the final project itself. They will complete the steps involved to
get the grade they want. Students will have a leader sheet that will help
them organize and keep track of their project progress. Students will
reflect on the presentations afterwards. Works will be shared as well as a
discussion after each presentation.
Group work organization (Subtopics)
1. First group topic- Themes in Shakespeare’s Plays
Analyze and tell about the different themes in Shakespeare’s plays
- Love and Relationships: Analyze different portrayals of love, from passionate romance (Romeo and Juliet) to
complex marriages (Othello). Consider how love can be transformative or destructive, and how Shakespeare
explores love’s darker sides, such as jealousy and possessiveness.
- Power and Ambition: Explore the theme of power in Macbeth, Richard III, and Julius Caesar. Discuss how
characters pursue power at any cost and how ambition leads to tragedy.
- Appearance vs. Reality: In plays like Hamlet and Othello, characters deceive others or wear metaphorical
masks. Examine how this theme questions the nature of truth.
- Revenge and Justice: Investigate how revenge drives the plot in Hamlet and Titus Andronicus and how
Shakespeare presents revenge as both fulfilling and destructive.
- Fate vs. Free Will: Look at how characters struggle with destiny, especially in Macbeth and Romeo and
Juliet, and debate whether they have any control over their fates.
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2. Second group topic- Character Development and Complex
Characters
Analyze different characters in Shakespeare’s plays and talk about the complexity of these
characters, how they are both good and bad, not just one or the other.
- Tragic Heroes: Analyze characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello as tragic heroes, exploring
their internal struggles and moral ambiguity. Discuss how their flaws lead them to self-destructive
actions.
- Complex Villains: Investigate villains like Iago, Lady Macbeth, and Richard III, focusing on their
motivations and psychological depth. Consider what makes them compelling and how Shakespeare
portrays them as both evil and human.
- Female Characters: Examine strong female characters like Cleopatra and Lady Macbeth, and how
Shakespeare develops their personalities, desires, and agency within a male-dominated world.

3. Third group topic- Women and Gender Roles in Shakespeare’s Plays

Discuss and analyze the role of women in different Shakespeare Plays.
- Strong Female Characters: Analyze characters like Portia, Beatrice, and Rosalind, who defy
traditional female roles and assert themselves in their relationships and society.
- Women’s Agency: Examine how characters like Juliet and Lady Macbeth navigate their limited
power in male-dominated settings and what this reveals about societal expectations of women.
Other topics:
Shakespeare’s Social and Political Commentary
- Power and Corruption: Discuss how Shakespeare critiques power structures and the moral
corruption of leaders in plays like Macbeth, Richard III, and King Lear.
- Class Differences: Explore social hierarchy and class conflict in plays like Twelfth Night and The
Taming of the Shrew. Discuss how Shakespeare uses humor to highlight class distinctions.
- Critique of Monarchy: In his histories and tragedies, examine how Shakespeare subtly critiques
monarchy and absolute power, exploring themes of divine right, loyalty, and rebellion.

The Role of Fate and Free Will

- Preordained Tragedy: In Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth, examine how prophecies and omens
foreshadow tragic outcomes. Discuss whether characters have control over their fates or if they
are destined to fulfill these predictions.
 - Human Agency: Explore moments where characters attempt to defy fate, and analyze whether
their actions truly influence their outcomes.
- Moral Implications: Consider the moral implications of fate vs. free will, such as whether characters
are responsible for their actions or merely pawns in a larger cosmic plan.

Adaptations and Connections to Modern TImes

- Film Adaptations: Examine famous modern adaptations, such as Romeo + Juliet by Baz Luhrmann
or Macbeth by Justin Kurzel, analyzing how directors reinterpret Shakespeare’s themes for
contemporary audiences.
- Modern Retellings: Look at novels, musicals, and plays inspired by Shakespeare, like West Side
Story (based on Romeo and Juliet) and The Lion King (loosely inspired by Hamlet).
- Global Influence: Discuss how Shakespeare’s plays are celebrated worldwide, with adaptations
across different languages, cultures, and art forms. Consider why his work remains universally
resonant. Each of these subtopics can be expanded further depending on the depth of analysis
desired and provides a strong foundation for exploring Shakespeare’s work from multiple angles.
 Checklist phases for Shakespeare Project ( Activities )

First session : date /grade

Introduce the topic and divide the class in 3 groups, choosing a leader for each. Leave
students in this session to work and communicate freely, while they give ideas and work in
groups.
Give an Introduction lesson about relevant vocabulary related to the topic. Show a short
video about Shakespeare’s life and have a class discussion about it. Have students
brainstorm ideas and/or questions they have about Shakespeare and his plays. Question
prompts: What do you want to know about the plays? What do you know already?
Choose a Shakespeare play to research.
Groups should brainstorm and outline their projects

Second session: date /grade

Groups work on their task. During this session they ask questions for any further
explanation. The teacher is the main advisor. Students are given a short lesson on
each of the plays using the British Council website and lesson plans. Each short
lesson consists of vocabulary, a short video recapping the play, and
comprehension questions. Students should take notes about the different plays.
Students bring in their research; In total they need five credible sources, three of
which are websites.
For easy to read documents of Shakespeare plays, use British Council or
teachingenglish.org.uk

Third session: date /grade

Students bring in their research; In total they need five credible sources, three of
which are web sites.
For easy to read documents of Shakespeare plays, use British Council or
teachingenglish.org.uk
Start working on the project analysis in groups. The teacher is the main advisor.
Students can use websites, the plays, etc. as resources.
 Fourth session: date /grade
Make a visual aid for your presentation. Some examples could be a 3-D piece of
artwork, poster, replica, demonstration, video, PowerPoint presentation, or model.
Be creative!
Present your organized project to the class. Take notes on main idea of each
presentation.
After each presentation, write in comments about the influences and
impressions of their subject .

Fifth session: date /grade

Make a visual aid for your presentation. Some examples could be a 3-D piece of
artwork, poster, replica, demonstration, PowerPoint presentation, or model.
Be creative!
Present your organized project to the class. Take notes on main idea
of each presentation.
 Evaluation

GRADES
C 5 - 6 = You will participate in all the activities and assignments, turn
assignments in on time, create an outline using Inspiration, evaluate sources
and will use time wisely.

B 7 - 8 = Completion of "C" grade, plus have a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Information was documented correctly. Outstanding effort on entire project
including visual and presentation. The project was well organized.

A 9 - 10 = All the work for B and C, plus assist classmates with all parts of this
process, and publish your work.
 Creative Project/Presentation
Topic:

Project/Presentation Format:

Group Members:

Earned Assessment
Possible
Element Points
Self Teacher

Content
Project shows creativity, originality, and attention to quality. 5

Project shows evidence of effective reading and research and a

clear understanding of concepts relevant to the task, including 10
vocabulary appropriate to the content and the audience.

Accurate, purposeful information is extended and expanded with

5
details to fully explain the topic.

Information is well-organized and presented in logical order. 7

Text elements are neatly written or word-processed, and contain

8
few if any spelling or grammatical mistakes.

Visual elements enhance or explain the information, and are used

5
appropriately to support the presentation.

Presentation
Voice and body language are used effectively, including:
appropriate rate, volume, articulation, enthusiasm, eye contact, 7
posture, and gestures.

The speakers give the audience sufficient time to process

3
information and take notes.

50
Total: