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1. Craft and Structure: What does the phrase “dumbed down” mean in the title? What words in the passage give a clue to the meaning of the phrase?
2. Craft and Structure: Based on the context surrounding the word initiative in paragraph 5, what is its meaning? What words in the paragraph help identify its meaning?
3. Key Ideas and Details: What does paragraph 8 say about how the quick text will differ from the original text?
4. Key Ideas and Details: What does Dr. Bernard Lamb say in paragraph 12 about why it is not a good idea to use cartoon/comics to teach Shakespeare?
5. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Which evidence supports the claim that a comic book is an appropriate way to present a classic play?
Working from the Text
6. Use the frame below to write and support a claim for your side of the controversy.
Teachers [should/should not] expect students to read original versions of Shakespeare’s plays because [paraphrase two reasons from the text and provide one based on personal experience].
• Reason 1:
• Reason 2:
My Notes
• Reason 3:
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