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Observe the structure of Shakespeare's plays.

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a plot = une intrigue / subplot = sous-intrigue
a trap = un piège
bachelor = célibataire
a trick = un tour (jouer un)

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Write a short paragraph : write about your first impressions of the film (± 100 words).

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If you want to go further, here are some suggestions.
WATCH :
- watch another adaptation of Shakespeare's play - ex. Hamlet
- watch Shakespeare in love, free adaptation about his life.
READ :
- his plays, in English or in French
- "Shakespeare" by Bill Bryson - Shakespeare's life
WEBSITES :
- Royal Shakespeare Company :
https://www.rsc.org.uk/
- RSC Youtube channel, plenty of ressources : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGUb9Ha2Au6Q0xRtIvolT7w

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Change the ending of the play. Write a letter to Shakespeare to propose a new scenario.
- Change the events which follow the conversation between Benedick and Beatrice in the chapel.
- imagine a happy or unhappy ending
- explain what emotions would be displayed and by which character
- illustrate your scenario if you want
- ± 100 words

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Complete the summary (marked exercise - see file).

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In pairs, write a soliloquy.
Add a soliloquy to Shakespeare's play.
You are Beatrice. After the wedding and the conversation with Benedick, you express yourself in a short soliloquy.
> write about what has happened / about what you have asked Benedick to do
Tips :
- 10 lines
- express feelings and emotions
- respect the tone of this part of the play (tragic scene)
- stick to Beatrice's character
- you can add stage directions (but not too much).

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Use the booklet to study part 5 of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 5 of the film.

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Watch from 1'13'45 to the end.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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My finger in thine eye, thou artless clay-brained knave !
voc. artless = naïf
clay-brained = cerveau d'argile
knave = fripon
> Je te crache à la figure, fripon naïf et sans cervelle!

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Shakespeare’s vast vocabulary and creative use of language (remember he coined many new words and expressions?) lends itself to especially humourous and cutting insults.
Here is an example :
"Thou weedy muddy-mottled maggot-pie"
> weedy = couvert de mauvaise herbe
> muddy-mottled = tâché de boue
> maggot-pie = tarte aux asticots

Never run out of insults and surprise your rival / opponent / the man who has just double-crossed you in the queue : create your own Shakespearean insults.

BE CREATIVE !
Use the document below to create some juicy Shakespearean
insults !

HOW ?
Simply say “THOU…” - and complete the insult by picking a single word from all three columns (document below). Example: “THOU… 1) Dissembling, 2) fly-bitten, 3) barnacle!”

OR...
Use the Shakespearean Insults Generator : http://www.literarygenius.info/a3-shakespeare-insult-generator.htm
Or try this one : (my favourite) http://www.petelevin.com/shakespeare.htm

Don't forget to share with us... and to use in your next outburst of anger.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 4 of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 4 of the film.

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Watch from 1’1’44 to 1'13'45

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 3 of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 3 of the film.

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Watch from 51'15 to 1’1’44

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booklet part 3 Neighbours you are tedious

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Part Five : "All is well that ends well" / "Man is a giddy thing."

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 2 of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 2 of the film.

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Watch from 20'00 to 51'16

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pbooklet art 2  Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps

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Write an entry in your diary.
You are Claudio or Benedick. Write a diary entry about the woman you love : your impressions and your true feelings.
± 100 words

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Now look back at the exercises of the booklet and list the emotions aroused in this part of the film.

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Film Lab (±30')
Filmmakers use different types of shot for different situations. Individually watch this video "the ultimate guide to shot sizes", list the various types of shot presented and note a brief description and a brief explanation of the storytelling value of each shot (fill in the table).

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Ultimate Guide to Camera Shots: Every Shot Size Explained [The Shot List, Ep 1]

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Use the booklet to study part 1 of the film.

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Use the booklet to study part 1 of the film.

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Watch from the beginning to 20'00

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Part Four : "A wedding and a funeral".

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Part Three : "Neighbours you are tedious".
OR
Read the summary and comments of part 3.

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Part Two : "Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps".

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The Elizabethan theatre
Read the following document and complete what you already know about the Elizabethan theatre.

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Now watch the film once and note your first impressions.

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Now watch the film once and note your first impressions.

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1. Take notes about the characters as you watch the film : personality, relationships etc
2. At the end of the film, write a few lines to describe your first impressions.

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"Sigh No More".

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Why is Shakespeare the master of emotions? Answer that question after studying the film "Much Ado About Nothing.".

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Discovering the actors and the characters.
Read the information about the cast.

Then meet the cast and the characters.

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Discovering the film and the play.
1. Examine the film poster and read the DVD description. Write down your impressions : say what kind of film it is / what the story will be about / identify the characters in the poster.
2. Read the information about the film.
What do you learn about Shakespeare's plays?

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Discovering the director : Kenneth Branagh
Web quest.
In groups, find the following info about Kenneth Branagh. Divide the work, then share your findings with your group, then with the class.
You will find the information in the short text and on the internet.

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Expressing oneself - Expressing and staging emotions

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Expressing oneself - Expressing and staging emotions

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Film study : "Much ado about nothing"
STEP 5 of the sequence.