Introducing Shakespeare

Before we start to read William Shakespeare, we will watch several short videos to introduce him to you.

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 Activities

Memorize a Sonnet  

Sonnet Generator-try writing a sonnet
Shakespearean Compliments
Shakespearean Insults
Common Phrases and Sayings from Shakespeare
Shakespearean Scenes 
Shakespeare Presents-illustrate your scene
Shakespeare Quiz-test you knowledge

Resources

Folger's Shakespeare for kids
Duckster's William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare-overview
William Shakespeare
The Globe Theater
The Globe Theater-Encyclopedia Britannica
Video of The Globe Theater
No Sweat Shakespeare 

Plays

Shakespeare for Kids-script 
Shakespeare scenes to act out 
Shakespeare Scenes
5 Minute Shakespeare
10 Minute Shakespeare