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William

Shakespeare -

the immortal

poet

1. Evaluate the impact of his works

2. Design a project "Shakespedia"

3. Analyse the message of his works

4. Understand the genres of William Shakespeare's works

5. Learn about William Shakespeare's biography

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William Shakespeare (1564-1616, 52 years old) was an English poet and playwright* during Elizabethan times (the time of the reign* of Queen Elizabeth I). He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a town in the centre of England. He is the greatest writer in the England.

Who exactly was William Shakespeare?

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Who exactly was William Shakespeare?

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Game: Do you believe it or not?

Instructions:

1. Choose any fact from the list given to you

2. Read it to your classmate

3. Ask your classmate, if he/she believes it or not

4. Do it twice with different classmates

10 Facts about William Shakespeare

  • William Shakespeare was born sometime in April 1564. His exact birth date is unknown. He was baptized on 26th April, so historians believe he was born shortly before that date.

  • Shakespeare had seven siblings.

  • He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire in the United Kingdom where he also grew up.

  • Shakespeare is known as England’s national poet – as well as the “Bard of Avon”.

  • The total count of his surviving works consists of about 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two narrative poems and other unclassified works.

  • Shakespeare’s plays have been translated into every major language.

  • His plays are performed more often than any other playwright.

  • When he was 18, he married a farmer’s daughter, Anne Hathaway. She was 8 years older than he was.

  • Their marriage was announced & performed quickly, because Anne was already 3 months pregnant when they got married.

  • Together during their marriage, they had three children. Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith. Sadly, Hamnet died at just 11 years old.

What did William Shakespeare write?*

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Shakespeare wrote 37 plays*, all of which are still studied, performed and even made into films all over the world! Shakespeare also wrote 154 sonnets*.

What did William Shakespeare write?

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*Click on the highlighted word for reading Shakespear's Quotes.

1. Choose only one of Shakespear's Quotes*

2. Choose a person who will record the Quote.

3. Make a recording and pin it on the board.

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What were William Shakespeare's plays about?

Plays* written by William Shakespeare

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Where* were William Shakespeare's plays performed?

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Where were William Shakespeare's plays performed?

Shakespedia

William Shakespeare - the immortal poet

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William Shakespeare - the immortal poet

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