An article suitable for a range of ages discussing Shakespeare's education, and how it may have influenced his plays. Extracts from this article can usefully be used to initiate a classroom discussion. Student scan also seek to use the opinions in the essay to justify their own ideas in discussion. Printed copies of the article can be cut up and re-ordered to work on essay planning skills. The article could also be given to students without an opening and a closing paragraph, and students asked to write their own. Note: includes a few words that may be considered 'naughty.'