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Classical Comics - Henry V and Macbeth

Published by Classical Comics

Shakespeare's plays in comic book form

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Teaching Subjects:

Special Educational NeedsEnglishInformation and Communication Technology

English Curriculum:

Key Stages 2, 3, 4 & 4+

Scottish Curriculum:

P4-7, S1-2, S3-4, S5-6
Product Overview

Classical Comics bring Shakespeare's plays to life in comic book form. There are currently 2 titles available: Macbeth and Henry V. Each play is available in 4 formats: Original text, Plain text, Quick text, and No text versions. These downloadable files are based on the popular paperback book versions. Copies of the paperback books are also available to purchase.

 

Original text version:
These full colour graphic novels present Macbeth and Henry V just as Shakespeare intended: in their original and unabridged formats. Ideal for purists, students and readers who will appreciate the unaltered text. The versions will give you a brand new and totally fulfilling view of the sheer genius of Shakespeare's story telling. Coupled with our stunning artwork, this version is a must-have for any graphic novel lover. The Original text version is a downloadable file in a .pdf format, which can be used for whole class teaching on a white board, if required.

 

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Plain text:
These full colour graphic novels present Macbeth and Henry V just as Shakespeare intended: in their original and unabridged formats. Ideal for purists, students and readers who will appreciate the full text made more accessible by the translation into modern English. The Plain text version is a downloadable file in a .pdf format, which can be used for whole class teaching on a white board, if required.

 

Quick text:
The full play in comic book form, translated into modern English and with less dialogue for a faster paced read. These full colour graphic novels present Macbeth and Henry Vin as few words as possible while keeping the essence of the story. The Quick text version is a downloadable file in a .pdf format, which can be used for whole class teaching on a white board, if required.

 

No text:
The full play in comic book form, in the version teachers asked for - No Text! The full colour graphic novels present the full story of Macbeth or Henry V - without words. The timeless classics receive the unique and powerful treatment of being presented in a full colour graphic novel format - making it easier to absorb the story. The No Text version is sold by Act as a downloadable file, in which each 'page' is available in .jpg format, which the user can then manipulate within other pieces of software.

 

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Each page of the story includes all the graphics, but no text, allowing the teacher or students to add text themselves. The No text version of the plays can be used with the Comic Life software (click here to view Comic Life.) The play images can be imported into the Comic Life software allowing students or teachers to add the text themselves.

 

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