4 Plays - Shakespeare in 30: Romeo & Juliet, Othello, Macbeth, Julius Caesar

These versions of Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Othello, and Julius Caesar are part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. These abridged Shakespearean tragedies are perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps.

These abridged Shakespeare plays have been used with:

✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)

✅ Staged Readings (1 week)

✅ Full production (3-4 weeks)

The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. 

⭐️ Macbeth & the Witches: This abridgment focuses on Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and the witches. 7 roles + 11 extras (apparitions and parade of kings)

⭐️ Juliet & Romeo: This is an exploration of role/gender reversal with an emphasis on the fight scenes. 6F/1M

⭐️ Julius Caesar: Abridged to focus on major themes and relationships. 10 roles and as many extras as you can muster for the crowd.

⭐️ Othello: Abridged to focus on major themes and relationships. 7 principals + 7 extras.

Your Shakespearean tragedies resource includes:

1. A full Teacher's Guide:

• Teaching Drama in ELA & Questions to Consider
• Guide to a Staged Reading (Making the Most of One Week)
• Tips for Teaching Shakespeare
• Evaluating Drama
• Director's Notes (and blank version)

2. 4 editable scripts

3. Shakespeare's Language Worksheets:

• Iambic Pentameter
• Thou vs. You

4. Editable Extension Activities:

• Character Analysis + Rubric
• Performance Review + Rubric
• Soft Skills Rubric

5. Digital Capabilities

• Tips for editing & uploading
• Writable Google Slides versions of worksheets

What teachers like you are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "As I don't have weeks and weeks to spend on one play, this is exactly what I was looking for.” -Yana V.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great to use with my ESL students. Thank you!” -Jocelyn C.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great resource for making Shakespeare more accessible!” -Amanda V.

Download the preview for more information! You can also view a sample Close Reading scene (for The Tempest) here.

About Your Resource:

Your download is a .zip file containing several files. The Teacher's Guide is a .pdf and cannot be edited. You can edit the script (.doc) and the extension activities (.ppt). You also get the worksheets as fillable Google Slides. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at nouvelle.ela@gmail.com.

⭐️ Shakespeare in 30 Resources: ⭐️

Comedies:

The Comedy of Errors

Deceiving Christopher Sly

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Much Ado About Nothing

The Tempest

Twelfth Night

As You Like It

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Taming of the Shrew

Tragedies:

Juliet & Romeo

Macbeth & the Witches

Julius Caesar

Othello

Hamlet 

Romeo & Juliet (set to pop songs!)

Histories:

Richard III

Collections:

Two-play combo: Romeo & Juliet

Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream

Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Deceiving Christopher Sly, The Comedy of Errors, and Twelfth Night

Four Play Bundle: Juliet & Romeo, Macbeth & the Witches, Othello, and Julius Caesar

Four Play Bundle: Macbeth & the Witches, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Much Ado About Nothing

Four Play Bundle: Four Versions of Hamlet

Eight Play Bundle

All Plays & Guides

You may also like my Introduction to Shakespeare Escape Room and Digital Breakout!

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