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English classes present first Shakespeare Night
By Ryan Lake
On Feb.15, English teacher Jillian King and her English 1A & 2A classes presented a new event known as Shakespeare Night.
The idea was originally created by King, who thought students might like a little change in how Shakespeare is presented.
“I really enjoy Shakespeare and I feel that students should definitely know about him and his works. Granted, Shakespeare isn't everyone's thing, which is why I decided to bring a new and interesting concept to the kids,” King said.
shakespeare_night_picFor the event, students were to get in groups to create or re-enact Shakespeare's works in their own creative fashion. “It is basically a presentation of Shakespeare's plays and writing styles through different creative means,” King said.
The students of the English 1A & 2A classes had a little over a month to work on the project. Work starting in early January and the students worked every other day in class leading up to the night of the event.
“I was excited to do this project because Mrs. King is amazing. I knew she would make it fun but also very educational for all of us,” sophomore Jack Miller said.
Students worked on a variety of different Shakespeare involvements with the prerequisites ranging from building Shakespeare models or simply re-enacting short skits in a modern fashion from the famous writer. “Myself and my partners built a model of the Globe Theater, and I must say it was pretty legit,” sophomore Chris Jones said.
Students were to present their projects in front of their audience including family members on Feb. 15. The response was very positive from everyone. “I really took a lot out of the project and it was a really fun way to present all of our hard work in front of our friends and family.
I loved the entire thing” freshman Sarah Clark said. King hopes to continue the event in the future if possible and thinks it will be a success for many years to come.
“It was a fun new way to get Shakespeare across to students and everyone did a great job, it was a lot of fun for everyone doing the project I think,” King said.