Macbeth in the resource room: students with learning disabilities study Shakespeare.
A teacher describes a secondary English unit on Shakespeare implemented in a manner designed to take advantage of the learning differences of resource room students. After developing and investigating questions relating to Macbeth, students then read and enjoyed the drama. As a result of acquiring an understanding of Shakespeare exceeding that of students in general classes, self-esteem and academic motivation increased. Finally, connections to practice and behavioral, constructivist, feminist, and critical theories are discussed. Appendices describe specific schedules and routines.
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University of Maine, Farmington 04938, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D004519:Education, Special; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities; D008091:Literature; D011932:Reading; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students