Was Henry V a good leader? What were the real intentions of the Archbishop of Canterbury? What happened at the Battle of Agincourt? Students address these and many other questions in this teaching guide to one of Shakespeare's richest historical plays. They gain critical thinking skills by engaging in the many exercises and activities here, from performing some of the famous speeches in Henry V to figuring out a timeline for the play to understanding the relationship of insults and iambic pentameter.
