Introduction
We will be studying the English Renaissance. This period dates from around 1500 to the late 1600s. During today's class, working alone or with a partner, you will be investigating life, society, and the arts during the English Renaissance. Be sure to conduct thorough research as this material could be testable at the end of the unit.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask Mr. Doe!
This is a great test of your ability to skim read, make jot notes or paraphrase. Remember to use your words, don't just copy the websites!
Task
Using the websites provided in the "Process" section, you should divide your work into the following sections:
- monarchy and the ruling class
- gender roles and social structure
- Renaissance and the effect on art
- Shakespeare: life and legacy
A Note on Notes:
You may find it helpful to...
- create a Padlet to take notes https://padlet.com/
- create a placemat (section your page into five parts and then take notes in the space that matches)
- use jot notes throughout to save time and space
- you can use Google Docs if you'd like to
Process
Early Modern Period:
https://people.umass.edu/eng2/per/renaissance.html
Social Structure:
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/the-social-structure-in-elizabethan-england
Shakespeare & The Renaissance:
https://www.thoughtco.com/renaissance-shakespeares-time-2984986
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/key-features-of-renaissance-culture
Literature in the English Renaissance:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/britlit1/chapter/english-renaissance/
https://www.britannica.com/art/English-literature/The-Renaissance-period-1550-1660#ref12807
Life & Society:
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/witchcraft-magic-and-religion
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/amusements-and-pastimes-in-elizabethan-england
Women & The Elizabethan Period:
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/shakespeare-and-gender-the-womans-part
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/elizabethan-women.htm
Food: don't watch all of it...
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/food-in-elizabethan-england
Fashion: view the video and skip through to see the steps involved and the final look
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/video-dressing-an-italian-countess
https://www.bl.uk/shakespeare/articles/clothing-in-elizabethan-england
to see the final look in action:
Conclusion
Once you have completed your research, begin watching the video below (there is no need to watch the whole thing...unless you're interested, in which case, go for it!). It will help you gain insight into the conspiracy regarding Shakespeare's work.