THE MAN! The Life and Times of William Shakespeare!

William Shakespeare is considered to be the greatest writer that has EVER lived. This famous British playwright has transcended time and his works continue to be read by people all over the world. This includes many students like your self in schools across the world.

It is vital we understand Shakespeare's genius and past to truly understand this influence he has had. Not only is his influence important, but the world in which he lived was simply interesting and different. By looking at his life and times we can see the impact it had on his genius as the greatest writer of all time.

Your task is to research and answer all the questions using the links provided. Be sure to research all parts of the question. Then you must decide what (both) IMPORTANT and INTERESTING information should be shared, and you are responsible for organizing your information into an infographic that highlights the important and interesting information you find.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Exploration #1: Who was William Shakespeare?

 View this video (please use headphones while watching the video!):

http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323/videos/will…

About Shakespeare

Go to this website http://www.biography.com/people/william-shakespeare-9480323#awesm=~oDr04JhcfoPSBH  and answer the following questions.

Things to consider:

1. William Shakespeare was born in what year?
2. What date do we recognize as his birthday?
3. What was important about Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century?
4. Why might Shakespeare have been forced to leave his home town?
5. Find the acting companies Shakespeare was associated with in the early days. Name one.
6. Was Shakespeare famous during his day? If so, give examples.
7. What day and year did Shakespeare die? Why is this an interesting date? How old was Shakespeare when he died?

Exploration #2: What was it like to go to school in Shakespeare’s England?

1. Visit:
   1. https://shakespeareandbeyond.folger.edu/2017/08/25/children-school-work-early-modern-period/
   2. http://www.william-shakespeare.info/william-shakespeare-biography-child
      
      
      
      Things to consider:
2. How does an Elizabethan-era education compare to the education you’re getting?  
   
    
3. What kind of education did girls receive in Shakespeare’s time? How was it different from a boy’s education? Read this page to find out.

   http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/Library/SLT/ideas/education/girls.ht…

    

Exploration #3: Where were Shakespeare’s plays performed?

 What can you tell me about the Globe Theatre, where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed? 

1. Take a virtual tour of the Globe Theatre

https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/about-us/virtual-tour/

2. Use YouTube to watch one SHORT video about the Globe.

Write a list of facts that you found particularly interesting or surprising.

About The Globe Theatre

http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html

http://www.wfu.edu/~tedforrl/shakespeare/globe.htm

http://www.shakespeares-globe.org/abouttheglobe/background/rebuildingtheglobe/ 

For more information on the Globe, visit additional websites of your choice.

Exploration # 4: Shakespeare’s Influence:

Use GOOGLE to answer these questions.

Things to consider:

1. 1. How many words and phrases did Shakespeare invent?
   2. Give an example of at least 4 words and 4 phrases we have gotten from Shakespeare.
   3. Name 3 writers who were influenced by Shakespeare.
   4. Provide 5 examples from modern pop culture that are influenced by Shakespeare.
   5. What conspiracy theories surround the identity of William Shakespeare?

Exploration # 5: Will the Real Shakespeare Stand Up?

 

There are many conspiracies about whether or not Shakespeare actually wrote everything he is credited for. Using GOOGLE, research 3 "suspects."

Who do some argue was the "real" Shakespeare?

Include a picture of each person, with their name, and include at least 3 facts about them or reasons they might be the "real" William Shakespeare."

1. Include one "Suspect" on your infographic

After researching William Shakespeare’s life and the society of the time, create an infographic that highlights the major pieces of necessary information as well as key facts about topics related to Shakespeare and his influence.

Requirements:

The following items should be on your infographic.

Requirements:

1. Present the information you collected from your web quest into an organized, engaging infographic.

   ** At least 1 aspect of each Exploration must be included on the inforgraphic.

2. Color, creativity, and neatness are expected.

3. Revise and edit for grammar and mechanics.

   1. Canva has many wonderful infographic templates to use.

What is an infographic?

An infographic is a graphic visual representation of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. A good infographic enhances people’s learning capability by organizing scattered pieces of information into observable patterns.

Rubric:  

Here is how your infographic will be evaluated.

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Hopefully, you have now learned a few things about William Shakespeare, considered to be the GREATEST writer of all time.

It is important to understand an author's background and the society they lived in to perhaps understand the literature they wrote.