Shakespeare's sonnets

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

What is ironic in the clip we just watched?

On beauty.

Today we'll look at one of the most famous Shakespearean sonnet.

We'll dig into what comprises a Shakespearean sonnet.

We'll ask ourselves if people in Shakespeare's time had a different view of beauty.

 

What do you already know about Shakespeare ?

Who was William Shakespeare?

William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language.

Introduce Shakespeare's background and discuss his impact on literature.

What do you know
about sonnets?

Shakespeare's Sonnets

Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets which were first published in 1609. They are known for their exquisite language, emotional depth, and timeless themes.

Introduce Shakespeare's sonnets and explain their significance.

Structure of a Sonnet

A sonnet is a 14-line poem written in a certain rhythm called 'iamb'. 

 It is divided into three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a final couplet (two-line stanza).

We are going to look at this later on. 

Explain the structure of a sonnet and its components.

Themes in Shakespeare's Sonnets

Shakespeare's sonnets explore themes such as love, beauty, time, mortality, and the nature of poetry itself.

Discuss the various themes that Shakespeare's sonnets explore and encourage students to think critically about how these themes are relevant today.

Analysis of a Sonnet

Let's analyze Sonnet 18: 

'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' This sonnet is one of Shakespeare's most famous and is known for its beautiful language and imagery.

Provide a sonnet analysis activity and encourage students to think critically about Shakespeare's language and imagery. Provide handouts if necessary.

Go to classroom to find the sonnet

Do you think that social
media has influenced our
perceptions on beauty and in what way?

Shakespeare's sonnets should be translated into modern English.

Yes, it will make them more accessible.

No, it will ruin the original language.

Yes, it's necessary for non-native English speakers.

No, it's important to preserve the original language.

Please go to classroom again and start with the sonnet 18 assignment