The Tempest (Masterpiece Series - Access Edition for Independent Reading)
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"On a ship at sea: a tempestuous noise of thunder and lightening heard." So begins Shakespeare's magical and action-packed romance The Tempest. The tense opening scene, featuring a shipwreck on a tempest-tossed sea, leads to more suspense as characters fall in love, plot insurrections, seek vengeance, and eventually reconcile on an island filled with magic.
This complete study edition of William Shakespeare's classic romance The Tempest includes background on Shakespeare's life and the Renaissance, additional readings from the Age of Exploration, questions, writing ideas, and projects - everything students need to explore an island "full of noises, / Sounds, and sweet airs that give delight." Reading Level: High School (challenging)
The Masterpiece Series Access Editions offer:
- Related readings, as well as historical and background information, build cross-curricular connections - Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Thought-provoking questions and activities invite students to connect their lives to those of the characters - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms meant to enter students' passive vocabularies - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms meant to enter students' active vocabularies
