A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a play written by William Shakespeare, first performed in circa 1596 and was likely written shortly before the creation of Romeo and Juliet. The play is set in Athens, one of the largest cities in Greece, as well as an enchanted forest that exists just outside Athenian walls. The contrast between the city and the forest will become deeply significant as we delve deeper into the play and its themes. The play focuses on a number of different characters, with many taking inspiration from Greek Mythology. In addition to Theseus, the Duke of Athens, A Midsummer Nights Dream also depicts the story of four lovers: Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander, and Helena. As the four travel into the enchanted forest, their adventures through the play will see them encountering magic, mystical royalty, and mischievous faeries.
This is the story of how a young Englishman named William Shakespeare stormed London’s theater scene in the late 16th century, and wrote a bunch of plays and poems that have had pretty good staying power. We’ll learn about Shakespeare’s beginnings, his family, and how he broke into theater
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This online space will provide you with a number of activities that will require your participation. The pages will assist in your understanding of story as you read through the play. After reading through each Act, you will enter the corresponding webpage to participate in a mini-lesson about what was experienced. You will participate in the mini-lessons and complete a corresponding activity to expand on your learning.
This online space also provides two webpages for further discussion about specific concepts; these pages can assist in your understanding of the play and can be explored whenever you feel extra resources are needed.
It must be noted that the lessons within this MOOC have been adapted from a resource that is offered at Columbus City Schools.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Online Learning 