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Seeking Shakespeare
on demand
Discover one of the greatest writers of all time. Visit the State Library and uncover the little known, unexplored treasures in our extensive collection.
In this 2 hour program students will:
- explore the exquisite Shakespeare room, built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the poet’s death
- view rare objects and works from the Shakespeare collection including
- enjoy a drama workshop based on As You Like It
- video their performance and take it back to school.
Curriculum Outcomes
Stage 3 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – English - an enrichment activity
EN3-2A composes, edits and presents well-structured and coherent texts
EN3-7C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information and ideas and identifies connections between texts when responding to and composing texts
Stage 4 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – English
EN4-1A responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure
EN4-2A effectively uses a widening range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for responding to and composing texts in different media and technologies
EN4-3B uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
EN4-5C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts
Stage 5 - NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum – English
EN5-1A responds to and composes increasingly sophisticated and sustained texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure
EN5-2A effectively uses and critically assesses a wide range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for responding to and composing a wide range of texts in different media and technologies
Booking Details
Available during term time.
Cost is $230 for groups up to 15 and $355 for groups of 16 – 30.
Bookings are essential, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Email learning.library@sl.nsw.gov.au, phone (02) 9273 1778 or fill out our Bookings Enquiry form.
