Prior to reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream, we want to ensure that everyone is able to fully grasp the many elements that make up William Shakespeare’s comedy. To begin, you can view a video about William Shakespeare and his play below.
Why Should We Read “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
“By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees Shakespeare play with the boundary between illusion and reality – and dramatize the possibility that life is but a dream. Iseult Gillespie shares what makes this play a timeless classic.”
Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by WOW-HOW Studio.
Introduction to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Before we guide you through the rest of the play, we want to begin by building on your prior knowledge while getting you prepared for what’s to come. Your first activity is to download our Anticipation Guide; the activity will give you an idea of what you might encounter while exploring A Midsummer Nights Dream. Your task is to fill out the ‘before section of the guide and save your work so that we can return to it at a later date.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Online Learning 