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Short Shakespeare Tale - MSND

Short Shakespeare Tale - A Midsummer Night's Dream

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This short version of the story of A Midsummer Night's Dream has been made simple to share with Key Stage 1 children. It's also suitable for older children and can be used as a prompt for some storytelling activities. We've included a selection of quotes to encourage the children to try out some of Shakespeare's language for themselves. 

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