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GCSE English Lit Shakespeare

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helpmum2003 · 20/10/2017 22:57

Just got back from Y11 parent's evening and would appreciate your experience of how Shakespare is taught.
DD is top set English in a private school in a class of 12. I queried that they haven't read the whole play (R and J) but as far as I could see fairly limited sections. The reply was that they only needed to read particular scenes that coincided with important themes.
I was shocked. I had discussed with a friend who is a teacher prior to going today and she felt it was not an appropriate approach for top set.
I would like to hear what your experience is.
Thanks!

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quaqua · 20/10/2017 23:01

My ds did GCSE English last year - they didn't read whole texts and focused on key scenes. I think there is just too much to cover.

Runningissimple · 20/10/2017 23:00

We read the whole play with all sets at our comp. Our progress 8 score is outstanding.

Runningissimple · 20/10/2017 22:59

They do need to read the play if they want the very highest grades. She should be able to read it herself if she's targeted 8's and 9's. There's loads on-line with Shakespeare too.