Debate

There is no need to teach Shakespeare in English classes in the twenty-first century.

Ask students to think of arguments for and against.

This is best done after they have studied Shakespeare and found out more about the way in which his language still influences modern English.

Set up a debate using the correct procedures for a debate and set a limit on the time of speaking.

Draw lots as to who will speak for and against.

Take a class vote.

Now you may wish to provide students with a writing frame for writing an argument.  Student should now write an essay arguing for the statement or against it.