BY Hannah Richardson
Education reporter, BBC News Website
Primary school children as young as five are to be given an early insight into the work of William Shakespeare. A government initiative will see schools in England being sent a support package including DVDs of adaptations of his plays in its original language. Guidance in the form of a booklet called Shakespeare For All Ages and Stages will be sent to all schools.Schools minister Jim Knight said the Bard's work should be enjoyed as much as possible from a young age.The booklet includes tips on bringing the writing of Shakespeare alive for children from the age of five to 16. Getting to grips with Shakespeare's verse is a challenge for teachers and young people alike.
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