Introduction Shakespeare

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During this lesson

- Shakespeare's life and work

Goal: 

- I know the basic info about Shakespeare

(- I know the differene between his types of plays)

Have you ever watched one of Shakespeare's stories?

1

Yes

2

No, I have a life

They’re modern retellings or adaptations of Shakespeare plays—the same core plots, characters, and themes, just updated for new audiences and settings.

🦁 The Lion King → Hamlet

Murdered father, guilty uncle, rightful heir

Ghostly guidance, inner conflict, reclaiming the throne

Simba = Hamlet, Scar = Claudius

What do you already know?

What do you already know?

Shakespeare was born in...

A

London

B

Verona

C

Stratford-upon-Avon

D

Rome

Plays during this time were meant ...

A

to teach a lesson

B

to entertain

C

as a classy outing

D

Does Shakespeare still matter?

1

of course!

2

I don't know, maybe?

3

no, please don't make me read his plays

"But I can't understand Shakespeare..."

What have you learned today?