Much Ado About Nothing (KS3/Complete scheme of work)

A complete scheme of work for William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing. We usually teach it with Year 9, using an abridged script (not included).

The 17 lessons include power points plus handouts (where relevant). There are multiple opportunities to get students up and acting, as well as getting creative (making masques). The Unit include an inquiry-based learning assessment that allows students to devise their own questions and research them, before presenting their findings. Other assessments include writing love letters, a news report, and an essay comparing the changes Beatrice and Benedick’s characters undergo. An overview document gives you a lesson by lesson breakdown.

This is always a huge hit with the students who have a lot of fun with this unit.

Happy teaching!