Core Skills Analysis
English
- Explored Shakespearean language and themes in a more accessible, visual format through manga adaptation of 'The Tempest', aiding comprehension of classic literature.
- Developed skills in interpreting dialogue and narrative by seeing the original text alongside visual storytelling techniques unique to manga.
- Gained exposure to complex characters and plots in 'The Tempest', fostering critical thinking about motivations, conflicts, and resolutions within a Shakespearean play.
- Enhanced vocabulary and understanding of literary devices such as metaphor, symbolism, and irony through context clues within both text and artwork.
Tips
To deepen Alex's appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare’s 'The Tempest', encourage creative expression by having Alex write a short summary or modern retelling of a scene from the manga. This reinforces narrative skills while personalizing the story. Additionally, exploring the original play text alongside the manga can build confidence in reading Shakespeare’s language. Consider dramatizing a favorite scene, either aloud or as a small performance, to bring the characters and themes to life experientially. Lastly, exploring other Shakespeare plays adapted into graphic novels or manga could broaden Alex’s comparative literary perspective.
Book Recommendations
- The Tempest by William Shakespeare: The timeless original play by Shakespeare, exploring themes of magic, power, and forgiveness.
- Shakespeare Graphic Novels: The Tempest by Various Adaptors: A graphic novel adaptation of 'The Tempest' that brings Shakespeare’s classic play to life with illustrative storytelling.
- Manga Classics: Hamlet by Adapted by Crystal S. Chan: Another Shakespeare play retold in manga style, providing a captivating way to engage with Shakespearean drama.
Learning Standards
- UK National Curriculum English KS3: Develop an understanding of literary heritage texts (EN3/1, EN3/2)
- Explore narrative structures and characterisation in classic texts (EN3/3)
- Develop skills comparing adaptations and interpreting varied texts (EN3/6)
- Use a range of reading strategies to understand increasingly complex texts including Shakespeare (EN3/5)
Try This Next
- Create a comparison chart of key scenes from the manga vs. the original Shakespeare text to analyze differences in tone and expression.
- Write a diary entry or letter from the perspective of one of the characters in ‘The Tempest’ as seen in the manga adaptation.