Shakespeare Introduction Lesson

Shakespeare Month
Week 1
Intro to Shakespeare 

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Shakespeare Month
Week 1
Intro to Shakespeare 

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

The lesson goals 
You know who Shakespeare was.

You know the most important events in his life.

You can explain why Shakespeare is still so relevant today

You can explain why we are learning about Shakespeare

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Shakespeare,
What do you already know?

Slide 3 - Woordweb

Guess: Shakespeare was born in which century?
A
14th Century
B
15th Century
C
16th Century
D
17th Century

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

Who was William Shakespeare?

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Shakespeare's life (1564 - 1616)
  • April 1564: born in Stratford-upon-Avon
  • November 1582: marries Anne Hathaway
  • May 1583: daughter Susanna born
  • early 1585: twins Judith and Hamnet born
  • c. 1585: begins acting career in London
  • c. 1592: well-known dramatist in London
  • August 1596: son Hamnet dies
  • c. 1610: retires to Stratford, buys a large house there
  • 23 April 1616: dies in Stratford

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Guess: How many plays (toneelstukken) did Shakespeare write?
A
31
B
37
C
49
D
54

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Shakespearean Comedies
1. A struggle of young lovers overcoming difficulty
2. A separation and reunification
3. Mistaken identities
4. Use of puns and wordplay
5. A clever servant or friend
6. Story ends with marriage(s)

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Shakespearean Tragedies
1. Tragic flaw
2. Supernatural elements
3. Revenge
4. An internal struggle
5. External pressure
6. Story ends with (mass) death

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

How many sonnets (gedichten) did Shakespeare write?
A
154
B
265
C
765
D
5

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Sonnets
- Shakespeare's main form of poetry
- 14-line poem 
- 1609: Shakespeare's Sonnets = 154 poems

- Focused on love, devotion, delight, pride
- Or darker themes: shame, disgust, fear

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Sonnet 18

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

This is one of Shakespeare's sonnets turned into a rap. 
Watch and learn.

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Why are we studying Shakespeare? :

1. His stories all have plot devices we will find in other stories

2. Shakespeare's characters are very powerful and human

3. His plays are full of meaning and messages that are still relevant today. 

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Shakespeare
  • Shakespeare = influential writer in all of English literature
  • 37 plays, 154 sonnets
  • Famous stories and movies are based on his works, such as Lion King (Hamlet), West Side Story (Romeo & Juliet)  & She's the Man (Twelth Night)
  • 500+ film adaptions of his plays

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

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Shakespeare now
Shakespeare based movies & series:

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

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Slide 22 - Video

What is Shakespeare Month?
Year 1: A midsummer night's dream
Year 2: Romeo and Juliet 
Year 3: Othello 

Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Write down what you now know about Shakespeare

Slide 24 - Woordweb