W4 - Shakespeare 1

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 4

Goal

After today I will know who Shakespeare was and why he had such a great influence on English language & culture.  

How?

There are six assignments in this LessonUp.
You have to do all six of them but you can choose yourself where you begin.

Assignment 1: Shakespeare's early life

Assignment 2: Shakespeare's marriage and career

Assignment 3: Shakespeare's Language

Assignment 4: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Assignment 5: Why is he known as the GOAT in English literature? 

Assignment 6: Anonymous – Did Shakespeare exist?

Assignment 1

Watch the video about Shakespeare's early life and summarise this in your own words in the LessonUp question after the video. 

Don't forget to save your answer for later use. 

Summary of Shakespeare's Early life:

Assignment 2

Visit the two websites below and answer the questions below in LessonUp.
Family           Career

1.What information did you learn about Shakespeare’s marriage and children?

2. Describe Shakespeare’s career as a playwright.

1.What information did you learn about Shakespeare’s marriage and children?

2. Describe Shakespeare’s career as a playwright.

Assignment 3

Visit the website below and answer the questions below in LessonUp.
Shakespeare's language

1. What version of English did Shakespeare write in?

2. How does that version compare to modern English?

3. Find two words or phrases that are very common today and were invented by Shakespeare. 

1. What version of English did Shakespeare write in?

2. How does that version compare to modern English?

3. Find two words or phrases that are very common today and were invented by Shakespeare.

Assignment 4

Visit the website and in your own words explain what a performance at The Globe Theatre was like in the next slide.
The information that you need is on the website. 

Explain what a performance at The Globe Theatre was like in the next slide.

Assignment 5

Why is he known as the GOAT in English literature? 

If you can't come up with an answer yourself --> Use the internet to answer this question.

Why is he known as the GOAT in English literature?

Assignment 6

Some people claim that Shakespeare did not really exist or did not write all the plays and poetry that he is credited for. Try to find the most convincing argument IN FAVOUR and the most convincing argument AGAINST this statement.

The most convincing argument IN FAVOUR:

The most convincing argument AGAINST:

I know who Shakespeare was and why he had such a great influence on English language & culture.
Do you agree?

1. Yes
2. Almost
3. No

Any questions?: