Shakespeare master classes

Struggling with The Bard?

I can help.

Tailored master classes for KS3, 4 and 5. England and Wales. I'm not familiar with the Scottish system.

All plays commonly taught offered - or just some basic 'coming to grips' classes. 

I can offer practical drama and/or text based classes as well as CPD. 

Tell me what you need and I'll tell you if I can cover it. If I can't, I won't pretend I can. 

I charge £50ph (minimum 2 hours) or £200 a day (5 hours) plus expenses. I'll provide resources but ask you to undertake any necessary photocopying. If I use a ppt, I'll leave it with you.

I mark AQA Lit paper 1 (AQA) and I have marked A2 Shakespeare (AQA B) and KS3 SATs when it existed. 

email me with any queries.

 



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