Shakespeare's Impact on Literature

Shakespeare's Impact on Literature

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the impact of Shakespeare on literature.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance.

What do you already know about Shakespeare's influence on literature?

Who was Shakespeare?

Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Introduce Shakespeare and give some information about his life and works.

Shakespeare's Works

Shakespeare wrote plays, sonnets, and poems that are still read and performed today.

Describe some of Shakespeare's most famous works and their impact on literature.

Shakespeare's Language

Shakespeare's use of language was innovative and influential, introducing new words and phrases to the English language.

Explain how Shakespeare's language was different from that of his contemporaries and how it influenced the English language.

Shakespeare's Influence on Other Writers

Shakespeare's works have inspired countless other writers and artists, and his influence can be seen in literature and culture around the world.

Describe some of the ways in which Shakespeare has influenced other writers and artists.

Shakespeare's Impact on Theater

Shakespeare's plays were performed in the Globe Theatre, which set the standard for modern theater.

Explain how Shakespeare's plays were performed and how they influenced the development of theater.

Why is Shakespeare Important?

Shakespeare's impact on literature, language, and culture is immeasurable, making him one of the most important figures in the history of Western civilization.

Sum up the importance of Shakespeare and his impact on literature and culture.

Review

Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who wrote plays, sonnets, and poems that are still read and performed today. His use of language was innovative and influential, introducing new words and phrases to the English language. His works have inspired countless other writers and artists, and his influence can be seen in literature and culture around the world. Shakespeare's impact on theater set the standard for modern theater, and his impact on literature, language, and culture is immeasurable.

Review the key points of the lesson and ask students if they have any questions.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.