6V Literature - Shakespeare (lesson 1/5)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Plan for this lesson series

1. Shakespeare + Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
2. Play: King Lear (1/2)
3. Play: King Lear (2/2)
4. Preparation and visit to the theatre: King Lear (Toneelgroep Maastricht)
5. Write your theatre report and correct each other's report

Plan for today

• Shakespeare re-cap: questions about past lessons
• The Shakespearean theatre
• AIMS: you will refresh your knowledge on 'Shaky', you will understand what a Shakespearean theatre means and experience this theatre in an app, you will be able to answer questions about the Globe Theatre

SHAKESPEARE

1. What was Shakespeare's birth year?

1. 1582
2. 1585
3. 1564
4. 1592

2. How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

1. 154
2. 112
3. 103
4. 188

3. What is the common element of comedies?

1. they end in death
2. they end in marriage
3. they end in tragedy
4. they end in festivity

4. The common element of tragedies is ...

1. DEATH
2. LOVE
3. WAR
4. LIFE

5. Which are the Four Great Tragedies?

1. Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, Richard II
2. Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello
3. Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth, Othello
4. King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo & Juliet

6. How many words did Shakespeare invent?

1. around 1900
2. around 500
3. around 1000
4. around 1700

7. What kind of plays are Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet?

1. tragedy and tragedy
2. tragedy and history play
3. history play and comedy
4. tragedy and comedy

8. Which is NOT an element of a soliloquy?

1. character talks to him/herself
2. character talks to the rest of the cast
3. character relates to thoughts+feelings
4. character talks to the audience

Shakespeare Globe Theatre

• Have you ever wacthed a play in a theatre?
• Have you ever watched a Shakespeare play?
• Do you have any information about the Globe, Shakespeare's own theatre house?

Spot any differences?

Shakespeare's Globe 360 (app)

Tilt and move your device to look around. 

The technology in the app uses the in 

built camera in your iPhone or iPad. 

Pointing it at a marker prompts the 

Globe theatre to appear on your screen.

Shakespeare's Globe

Answers the following questions:

- type 'right' if the statement is correct

- correct the statement if it's incorrect

1. The Globe was originally from the 18th Century.

2. They would walk away if they didn't like the play.

3. Theatre was affordable for anyone.

4. People are more involved in a globe theatre.

5. The stage represents 3 elements: heaven, hell, and God.