Shakespeare Meets Contemporary YA

Worksheet Description

In this Grade 12 Reading Literature Comprehension worksheet, students are presented with a selection of modern Young Adult (YA) novels paired with Shakespearean plays. They are tasked with choosing one pair, reading both the novel and the play, and then crafting a short paper that explores how each version interprets the same basic story elements: setting, characters, conflict, use of language, and the moral or message.

This exercise encourages critical thinking and literary analysis as students compare and contrast the adaptations of these timeless narratives across different eras. It challenges them to delve into the nuances of storytelling and how various elements can shape the interpretation of a tale.