Introduction
Webquest adapted and modified from "The Life and Times of William Shakespeare" webquest by Caroline Tanner found here
William Shakespeare is arguably one of the greatest authors of English Literature and Drama. His plays and works have infiltrated our modern society and schools even over 500 years after his death. This webquest will give a very general introduction to the Bard and the lifestyle of Elizabethan society.
Task
Working individually, you will follow the instructions on the process page answering the questions on the handout by following the links provided to the appropriate websites and pages. You will have the entire lesson for this task which is to be completed for home work if necessary. The completed handout will be used as a study guide for a quiz on William Shakespeare, and can be turned in for credit only if it is fully complete.
Process
Answer the following questions on your handout by clicking on the following links. Your handout is divided into 4 sections, with 5 questions in each section. Read each section and answer the corresponding questions on your handout.
Section 1: Shakespeare's Life
Section 2: Religion in Shakespeare's Time
Section 3: Elizabethan England
Section 4: Elizabethan Theatre